So you’ve looked everywhere and the only oakley sunglasses that suit you are in fashion and, crucially, actually block out harmful rays. This phenomenon isn’t anywhere near as unlikely as it sounds as, far more than their clothing counterparts, sunglasses have very much moved out of the pharmacy and supermarkets carousels and into the designer boutiques.
This should be no surprise as cheap oakley sunglasses have been a celebrity staple for generations now, turning everyday faces into fashion icons and, in the case of Lenny Kravitz at least, they sometimes seem to be a semi-permanent fixture. The reality is that designer glasses are largely identical to less expensive corrective or prescription sunglasses in terms of materials, lenses and build quality; the main difference being, as usual, the name. In the age of internet savvy shoppers constantly tracking down the best deals and getting wiser to scams, why do people still insist on spending hundreds of pounds on what is, traditionally,coach bags, just safety wear for eyes? Maybe the history of this much-loved accessory will have some answers.
It seems the concept of chanel sunglasses isn’t a new one, or even one going back to the last century, in fact sunglasses can be traced right back to ancient Rome, where Emperor Nero reportedly used polished stones set in frames to protect his eyes from the sun’s glare. Of course, being seen on a powerful man like Nero, at large-scale events such as gladiator bouts, could undoubtedly have started the idea that sunglasses are a luxury, celebrity accessory. After this, the next recorded use of sunglasses comes from ancient China, where they weren’t used to shield the wearer’s eyes from the sun, but instead to shield judge’s eyes from their courtrooms. The cheap chanel sunglasses provided an effective mask for their emotions, eye movements and facial expressions. Again it’s not hard to see how this usage could spread amongst wearers, particularly if they were seeking a touch of privacy when out and about.
Finally it was the work of Sam Foster, an American entrepreneur, who commissioned the widespread popularity of sunglasses, after selling them up and down beaches in New Jersey and Atlantic City. As public fascination of the celebrity grew and grew throughout the 30s and 40s, so too did the sales of sunglasses, as the fashion industry made big steps to keep up with the film world. Since then designer sunglasses have given the 20th century some truly iconic pieces which have gone on to be remodelled and reproduced today, but today even cheap designer glasses need to meet minimum UV ray protection standards. So when you’re next out shopping for sunglasses and the only ones you like are designer, remember the legacy of what you’re about to wear, before handing over the exorbitant amount of money.
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