“About 500 new models are released every month.”

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Clip On Sunglasses – Yay or Nay?

A few years ago it was accurate to say that clip on sunglasses were neither cool, nor stylish. They were often criticized because of the limited choices they provided insofar as lens colour and frame shape, and were most probably owned by your parents in the 90’s. This last point alone was enough to crash their cool stocks value to below zero.

Interestingly, these fashion accessories actually made their debut in the 1940’s in the U.S. They were seen as practical accessories that provided a solution to a problem, rather than taking the fashion world by storm. Popularized in the early 1950’s by the heartthrob of women everywhere, Mr James Dean, however, they suddenly found their cool. And in so doing, cleared the way for classic trends to make their resurgence once again.

Before we proceed, can we just take a minute to appreciate how effortlessly sexy James Dean really was…

The Clip-On Renaissance

Since the 50’s it’s fair to say that clip-ons died a slow quiet death on the top shelf, and it seemed unlikely they would ever see the light of day again (other than on your dad’s golf course). So, when we started to see clip-on sunglasses popping up all over pinterest, instagram, and in our favourite shops, we have to admit it piqued our interest. Was it just a flash in the pan, or a bonafide comeback? If it was the genuine article, it raised all sorts of questions. Are they a good deal? Are they going to suit me? Will they even fit over my glasses? Important stuff. It seems the answer to all these questions is a resounding yes, and with everyone from major celebrities to the guy next door wearing them, clip-ons have re-earned their place back at the fashion table.