Sunglasses have been a real fashion accessory for decades that have reinvented themselves over the years. Aviators, round, metal, acetate, square, rectangular or even sportswear, from the oversized shape to the micro-glasses, we will trace together all the styles of glasses that have represented each decade, starting with the sunglasses of the 50s.
The 50s sunglasses
In the 50s, the butterfly bezel took center stage.
Period of revelation of femininity, the glasses are intended to be sexy, feminine, it is the great period of the pair of butterfly glasses.
The greatest actresses of the moment began to wear these glasses, which would later become iconic and can still be found in the collections of brands today. This pair was made famous by Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn.
Want to wear these frames? Find our selection of vintage butterfly glasses on our site, here are a few:
The pair of vintage mega butterfly glasses Cité 24 by Thierry Mugler, a fir green frame to shop HERE
The sunglasses of the 60s
In the 60s, two fashions opposed and complemented each other: on one side the small round glasses highlighted by John Lennon, and on the other side the oversized glasses which protected movie stars from the paparazzi by taking up a large part of the face.
Here is our selection: Marni oversized with blue lenses to shop HERE & the little Oilily to shop HERE
The 70s sunglasses
In the 70s, one thing is certain, we love color and we love it even more when it dresses a big pair of round sunglasses!
And yes, it's the year of bell-bottoms, flower power, floral prints, freedom of expression in clothing where anything goes.
It is in this very hippie and disco context that sunglasses are reinvented as a colorful, very colorful accessory that can be worn day and night.
Here are the pairs that take us straight back to the heart of those years: our pair of Diamant 202 to shop HERE
The 80s sunglasses
In the 80s, new great fashion designers who liked to play with originality and provocation arrived on the scene.
Among them, two major designers are known in particular for their collection of sunglasses which adorn their models during their fashion shows.
The first, the famous Thierry Mugler who impressed with his acetate frames, each more original than the last. His trademark, the famous Mugler label that we find on the ends of many of his frames or the Mugler star, which we find on the bridge of the frames.
Patrick Kelly also became a reference in the 80s, his unique and original style marked a whole collection of glasses.
The 90s sunglasses
In the 90s, minimalism prevailed, we also found a lot of metal frames.
The glasses are smaller and thinner, they take up less space on the face and are more sober than the sunglasses of the 60s or 70s. This trend also becomes a period of challenge for the glassmakers, who must work on smaller lenses in order to be able to accompany these frames.
Shop HERE this iconic Gucci frame from those years.
The sunglasses of the 2000s
The 2000s are a reference in terms of casual fashion and themed parties! Mini skirts, mini tops and low-cut pants, but what pairs of glasses?
These are the oversized mask-shaped glasses that are the reference of the 2000s, but not just any, we want these pairs of sunglasses to be transparent and colorful.
If you want to complete a very 2000s look, discover our selection of vintage Courrèges sunglasses, to shop HERE