At least three countries claim to be the first to invent glasses. The book of the Spanish missionaries 500 years ago mentioned that they brought glasses back from China. Unfortunately, there is no physical evidence.
Sunglasses 2011 New Trends
At least three countries claim to be the first to invent glasses. The book of the Spanish missionaries 500 years ago mentioned that they brought glasses back from China. Unfortunately, there is no physical evidence. There is another saying that the Eskimos used a wooden goggles 500 years ago. It was actually a long plank of wood with two slits. Obviously, this was not considered sunglasses. It is believed that modern sunglasses are European inventions.
In the 18th century in Europe, the industrial revolution has begun and glass manufacturing and precision metal processing are maturing. The spectacles manufacturers at that time were mainly small workshops, which were hand-made, and each manufacturer had to name the manufacturer's name on the glasses. Many of these small workshops later became manufacturers of precision instruments and watches. At that time, glasses have become the new darling of the upper classes. Tuxedo, Stick and pin nose glasses are the standard dresses of a decent gentleman.
The greatest wealth the industry revolution gave to mankind was the car and the aircraft, and the car and the plane brought with it the popularity of goggles, because at that time the aircraft was also open, and no goggles could not be driven at all. At the beginning of the 20th century, goggles used exclusively for driving became a symbol of wealth and style. Goggles are mainly made of glass, but also natural crystal, but the price is extremely expensive. In the 1930s, Germans and Americans invented polystyrene plastics. Their transparency was comparable to that of glass, but they were stronger than glass. This material was soon used in goggles. Since the production of polystyrene was very low at the time, the price was even higher than glass. Being able to wear this type of goggles is definitely pulling the wind.
The trend of sunglasses is not as fickle as clothing. The classic sunglasses style has been sought after by a large number of fashion people since the 1950s. Especially this year, the resurgence of classic sunglasses has become more obvious. Major brands have also joined this scene. The wave of re-engraving, the most prominent is the pilot glasses and the popularity of black plastic frames in the 1980s.
Jil Sander's - 2011 S/S women's collection.
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Fendi - 2011 S/S women's collection.
D&G - 2011 S/S women's collection.