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What Your Sunglasses Say About You
Sunglasses are a real character builder. Or at least
they play a large roll in the character that you play to others. They’re front and center and they can
literally change the shape of your face. So before you buy your next pair of shades, think about what you
might be saying to the world.
With that said, here are some popular sunglass shapes along with what what they might be
saying about your style.
Sunglasses are one of the world's most ubiquitous fashion accessory, but also play an important
part in protecting our eyes from harmful UV rays. The earliest known use of glasses to protect eyes
from the sun was the Inuit use of “sun goggles” to shield their eyes from the blinding glare of light
reflected off the snow. These were made from carved driftwood, bone, walrus ivory, or caribou antler that
formed a strip worn across the eye area, with thin slits that the wearer could see through. The goggles
were cut so that they fit tightly to the face, and often soot or gunpowder was rubbed on the outside to
absorb the light and further cut down on glare. The use of these goggles dates back to around 2,000 years
ago, and as a bonus, even improved the wearers vision as the narrow slits helped focus eyesight.
unglasses protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, reduce eyestrain in bright conditions
and protect you from flying debris and other hazards. Finding the right pair is key to your comfort,
whether you’re driving to work or climbing a mountain.
All acetate sunglasses offered at
REI block 100% of ultraviolet light. UV protection information should be printed on the hangtag or price
sticker of any sunglasses you buy, no matter where you buy them. If it isn't, find a different pair.
Types of Sunglasses
Casual sunglasses: Best for everyday use and basic recreational activities, casual sunglasses
do an excellent job of shading your eyes from the sun while you drive to work and walk through town. Casual
sunglasses are typically not designed to handle the intensity of action sports.
Sport sunglasses: Designed for activities such as running, hiking and biking, sport sunglasses
offer light weight and an excellent fit for fast-paced adventures. High-end frame and lens materials are
more impact-resistant and flexible than casual sunglasses. Sport sunglasses also typically feature grippy
nose pads and temple ends, a feature that helps keep the frames in place even when you're sweating.
Some sport sunglasses include interchangeable lenses so you can make adjustments for different light
conditions.
Glacier glasses: Glacier glasses are special sunglasses designed specifically to protect your
eyes from the intense light at high altitudes and sunlight reflecting off snow. They often feature wrap-
around extensions to block light from entering at the sides.
Sunglass Lens Features
Polarized lenses: Polarized lenses substantially reduce glare. Polarization is a great feature
if you enjoy water sports or are especially sensitive to glare.
In some instances, polarized lenses react with the tints in windshields, creating blind spots
and diminishing the visibility of LCD readouts. If this occurs, consider mirrored lenses as a glare-
reducing alternative.
Photochromic lenses: Photochromic lenses automatically adjust to changing light intensities and
conditions. These lenses actually get darker on bright days, and lighter when conditions get darker.
A couple of caveats: The photochromic process takes longer to work in cold conditions, and it
doesn't work at all when driving a car because UVB rays do not penetrate your windshield.
Interchangeable lenses: Some sunglass styles come with interchangeable (removable) lenses of
different colors. These multi-lens systems allow you to tailor your eye protection to your activities and
conditions. Consider this option if you need reliable performance in a wide variety of situations.
The benefits of metal sunglasses
If you prefer to keep it lightweight and classic, you can’t go wrong with sunglasses with metal
frames.
Metal frames are usually relatively thin, making them a great lightweight sunglasses option for
everyday wear. Metal is also durable and resists corrosion. Metal frames also usually are outfitted with
nose pads to help keep your sunglasses in place and prevent slippage (for a more comfortable fit).
Metal-frame sunglasses are typically made of aluminum, nickel, titanium or stainless steel, and come in
a variety of styles, from iconic aviators to classic round frames.
When shopping for higher-end metal-frame sunglasses, consider aluminum and titanium. They’re both
flexible, strong and corrosion resistant. Titanium sunglasses also are hypoallergenic, making titanium a
great choice for those with skin sensitivities and allergies.
Metal sunglasses made from beryllium
and stainless steel are also popular choices, due to their strength and resistance to corrosion. In fact,
beryllium is especially appropriate for those who spend a lot of time in or around salt water and other
abrasive environments.
Do you play sports or wear performance sunglasses? Look for metal sunglasses made with monel or
flexon. Both are exceptionally malleable, and flexon will return to its original shape after twisting
or bending.
Note that metal sunglasses may not work for lenses that require a strong prescription. Due to their
thinner frame construction, metal frames may be unable to accommodat
WHAT IS TR90?
TR-90 Sunglasses has been
manufactured using TR90, an incredible new material that you’re sure to love. So what is TR90?
TR90 was produced through Swiss technology as a thermoplastic material that is incredibly durable,
flexible, and lightweight. Glasses made with TR90 are extremely comfortable because they have a flexible
quality. Since they are flexible, they can bend under pressure and contour your face comfortably.
This flexibility also makes TR90 glasses resilient to damage. Because the material is pliable, they are
far less likely to break or bend from impact. If you’re guilty of constantly dropping your glasses, fear
not! TR90 frames can prevail!
Finally, and most remarkable of all, TR90 glasses are supremely lightweight! Even the boldest, biggest
styles don’t feel bulky when made with TR90. The thermoplastic material has a barely-there feel that you
truly have to wear to believe.
How Your Glasses Can Become Your Main Accessory
PC or CP sunglasses, although they
are a necessity to some, don’t have to be a boring accessory to be stuck with. In 2020, we have seen a
rise in popularity of amazing new glasses of all shapes and sizes. Don’t just stick with your old tired
eyewear because you’re used to it; your glasses are the most noticeable accessory on your body, and they
are the first thing people will see when they look at you. So, why not treat yourself to some cool, fresh
glasses to revamp your look? Here is a short guide to help you along the way.
Before Choosing Glasses
It is so important to go for regular check-ups with your local eye doctor to see if anything needs
changing in your prescription or if you have any eye health problems that need checking. You
should go for an appointment at least every two years as not only could straining your eyes make your
vision worse, it could be causing health problems like headaches and migraines too. If you have existing
health problems with your eyes, you may have to visit slightly more regularly depending on the advice from
your eye doctor.
Good Quality Frames
When looking for your next pair of glasses, it is so important to
make sure you are getting some high-quality specs. Don’t be tricked by the price tag, as some extremely
cheap glasses may not be very good quality and may break after a short time of having them. So, it is
better to spend a little more to ensure you are getting the best quality you could possibly get. Sites
like artofoptiks.com are experts in eyecare, and a great example of a supplier of high-quality
glasses. There are so many on trend styles to choose from, so don’t limit yourself to basic frames.
On Trend Eyewear Styles
Transparent eyewear is definitely on the rise. Round shaped frames with transparent edging are such
great alternatives if you just don’t like the idea of having a frame color to match your clothes with all
the time. On the other hand, slightly tinted transparent frames are now becoming more and more
popular, as they are like a slightly upgraded version of the clear version, with not so much color poking
through, but just enough to give them a quirky edge.
Geometric glasses are another alternative option shape wise. If you’re bored of the classic round
shape, maybe give these a try as they almost imitate the rounded shape but with a slight edge. You can get
all manner of geometric shaped glasses including square, hexagonal and even octagonal.
Glasses a new fashion essential?
Judging from the plethora of eye-catching eyewear that’s been getting face time over the last few
years — be it on the European ready-to-wear runways or in the adjoining office cubicle — it’s clear that
glasses have gone from nerd necessity to chic accessory.
It’s a shift reflected in the current look-at-me trends — retro, vintage-inspired frames, chunky
tortoise shells and geometric shapes that attract rather than deflect attention — and reinforced by the
laundry list of fashion-focused brands with a presence in the eyewear arena. These include high-end
European luxury labels like Prada, Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana as well as American contemporary
brands Brooks Brothers, Tory Burch, Tiffany & Co. and Sperry Top-Sider, which aims to translate the brand’
s footwear DNA into a line of licensed sunglass and ophthalmic frames due to hit the market next year.
While it might seem logical to blame the deteriorating eyesight of the aging baby boomer population or
the ever-increasing computer- and smartphone-induced strain on our collective eyeballs, consumer behavior
statistics don’t show a jump in the number of people who need prescriptions. What they do show, however,
is an increase in the number of people who wear glasses without prescription lenses — presumably to look
cool.
Dorothy Parker famously observed, “Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses.” How did we go
from that image to bespectacled bombshells? How did eyewear go from the disguise that turns Superman into
his milquetoast alter-ego to an individual expression of signature style?
Some in the eyewear industry point to the traditional pop-culture petri dishes of Hollywood celebrity
and fashion runways. “Maybe they’re seeing more celebrities” wearing glasses, said Larry Leight, co-
founder and creative director of boutique brand Oliver Peoples. “And there are more … fashion magazines
and runway shows where designers are accessorizing their shows with ophthalmic glasses — the kind that
aren’t sunglasses — with either clear lenses or only slightly tinted colored lenses.”
Milena Cavicchioli, vice president of marketing for Luxottica Group — the Milan-based eyewear company
that owns Ray-Ban, Oakley and Oliver Peoples, among others, and which also makes eyewear and sunglasses
under license for some 20 fashion labels — points to the recent Hollywood award show season as evidence.
“Think of Meryl Streep on Oscar night,” Cavicchioli said. “She was wearing beautiful frames. And she’s
not the only one. Jennifer Garner and Demi Moore are two I often see in clippings. When people are looking
at [celebrities like] them to see what the latest trends are, them wearing frames is a huge support and
endorsement.”
She said there have also been other factors at work over the last half decade, including fashion
designers’ approach to eyewear both in the frames that bear their names and in the styled looks that hit
the runways during fashion week.
“The [optical] collections themselves are becoming more elaborate,” she said. “There are some
[styles] that are like jewelry pieces, that make a big fashion statement — like Prada’s Baroque frame,
for example. The collections are being treated in a more fashion-forward way.”
Fashion designers have realized just how powerful a brand extension eyewear can be, especially in
comparison to some other offshoots. “It’s difficult for a brand to be visible with a fragrance because
you’re the only one who knows what you’re wearing,” she explained. “But when you wear a pair of
blue light glasses or optical frames, the brand
itself gets exposure in the most prominent way because this is something you wear on your face. It’s not
like a wallet that you put in your bag. I would say that it is as powerful as a [designer hand]bag as a
brand statement, as brand exposure.”
Not just a powerful statement, but an economical one too, points out David Rose, vice president of
design and manufacturing at Costa Mesa-based Salt Optics. “A few years back, before the economy took a
hit, people would spend a lot more money on their bags and their shoes,” Rose said. “But now eyewear is
an accessible way to have a quality accessory.” Rose also said that switching out the spectacles provides
a quick and easy way to create a whole new vibe. “It’s like getting a haircut — going from [having] long
hair to buzzing your head — it really changes your overall look.”
It’s not just the designers who’ve seen the value of cultivating the eyewear-as-fashion-accessory
notion. Cavicchioli said that over the last five years Luxottica has increased its advertising in fashion
magazines and worked to get its brands noticed by influencers and trendsetters. “We’re using the category
to make a statement as well,” she said.
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