Rediscovering
The Classics
By Denis Langlois
It has been said that a classic never gets old. That’s true in the eyewear
industry as well. Numerous classic styles of frames have endured the test of time
and continue to be popular. Cat-eye and upswept rectangle frames and oversized
sunnies for women and square, round and aviator styles for men are among the
looks that may never go out of fashion. They’re the kinds of specs that could
be seen on fashion runways in the 1960s but are still on-trend today.
Classic hues and shades like black, brown and silver have also maintained their
popularity for generations. Titanium, stainless steel and acetate frames
remain hot sellers as well.
The Oxford dictionary defines classic as “judged over a period of time to
be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.” It further defines classic,
when referring to garments or design, as “having a simple elegant style not
greatly subject to changes in fashion.” Here are some classic frames that
we’re admiring right now.
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