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Sunglasses as we know and understand prevent our eyes from harmful radiation. What we do not know is that these were not invented for the purpose that we are using it now. Different people trace the history of sun glasses to different countries and all of these stories are interesting however the one most popularly agreed upon is that which is associated with that of the Chinese judges.
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Siteforstyle Sunglasses Sunglasses as we know and understand prevent our eyes from harmful radiation. What we do not know is that these were not invented for the purpose that we are using it now.
Different people trace the history of sun glasses to different countries and all of these stories are interesting however the one most popularly agreed upon is that which is associated with that of the Chinese judges.
In order not to reveal a judge’s evaluation of evidence as credible or otherwise it was felt necessary to keep it a secret until the trial’s conclusion. It is said that colored quartz crystal glasses were worn by these Chinese judges for centuries while pronouncing judgments to conceal their eye expressions in court.
The modern sun glasses The invention and use of the modern sunglasses however has no tales attached to it. Sam Foster who was the founder of the Foster Grant a company reportedly sold the first pair of Foster Grant sunglasses on the Boardwalk in NJ. By 1929-30. Soon the sunglasses became a rage and were soon widely accepted and used all over the world. Later towards the middle of the eighteenth century James Ayscough started experimenting with different types of tinted lenses and definitely these cannot be counted as sunglasses. His experiments with tinted lenses were only to correct the vision impairment and not to protect the eyes from the harsh glare of sunlight.
The 50’s to the Present The 50’s saw the arrival of Cat eye and Club master sunglasses while the 60’s made the Wayfarer sunglasses popular. The seventies gave birth to Square Framed Sunglasses and Tinted Lenses while the 80’s saw Shield Sunglasses and Aviator Sunglasses. The nineties to date you have the sport and round sun glasses.
Sun glasses as Style Statement Gradually sunglasses fulfilled dual purpose of representing the style specific to men and women and also protecting the eyes from sun rays. Why do we find a huge number of shapes, tints, frames, colors and variety in sunglasses? It is very simple that all this variety is to make a strong style statement.
Aviator - A Timeless Style This one is indeed timeless in the sense that there were many different types prior to the arrival of the Aviator and many more came and went subsequent to the Aviator; however even today they are as popular as it was when it came new and is still seen on celebrities like Diddy and Kim Kardashian. It first emerged in 1986 as an icon when Tom Cruise and his fellow members wore them in the movie Top Gun.
It lends a power of invincibility to you when you wear a pair of oversized, mirrored, or polarized aviators. It is because of their classic shape that they are timeless and many fashionable men and women love. purchase and wear them during their lifetime. However there is a difference you should look for between the men and women aviator glasses. The men’s glasses look thick, rugged and bold whereas the women’s sunglasses are sleek, use a vibrant colored frame and make a sexy statement.
