The Evolution of Sunglasses

the EVOLUTION of SÚNGLASSES Wooden Eskimo sunglasses It Started In The Arctic There's more to Eskimos than igloos, harpoons and hooded fur coats! They actually designed the world's first pair of sunglasses. If it weren't for my sunglasses, I wouldn't have seen my dinner! Dardanitae I can't see anything...but thumbs down anyway Colosseum taddodddndO Basta WoddobbobololdoD Nero's Emerald Lenses Roman Emperor Nero loved gladiator fights, however he was short-sighted. Rather than squinting, he wore emerald lenses. That's right - emerald! judges hammer Chinese Poker Face (Justice) Guess my verdict! Mwuahaha Sunglasses made from smoky quartz The Chinese invented sunglasses in the 12th century to protect their eyes from the sun's glare. However, Chinese court judges found a new use for them - to conceal their facial expressions during trials! Blue-Green PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES English optician James Ayscough experimented with blue and green tinted lenses in the mid-18th century to correct visual impairments. Although designed for health purposes, they were the precursors to sunglasses as we know it. For the first time in my life...I can read music! I'm green with envy Sunglasses Go Commercial $3.00 $4.95 $3. 1919 1929 1930's First pair of Foster Grants sunglasses sold Sunglasses become popular Foster Grant Company Established $1.00 $2.00 US. Army BANS RAYS Ray-Ban Pilots from the US Army Air Corps suffered from a big problem in the 1930s – high-altitude glare! The solution? The Aviator was born, along with the iconic brand name "Ray-Ban" – which literally means to ban rays. I feel the need...the need for speed! „Plastic Fantastic I just want to be wonderful Ray-Ban were at it again in the 1950s singlehandedly popularising plastic-framed eyewear with the Wayfarer. It became a phenomenon amongst Hollywood's elite including the likes of James Dean and Marilyn Monroe. Practical & Fashionable Since the Wayfarer's world domination, glasses are no longer just about seeing. They are also about being seen. No photos... How you doin'? A Celebrity's Best Friend Constantly in the spotlight, sunglasses are a celebrity's best friend - shielding them from the paparazzi, whilst giving them a stylish look. Now we can't all be celebrities. But we can look like one! Kekeke! I'm cool! Because nowadays EVERYONE wears sunglasses And CAN TOO! you (1) Ayah - traffic jam! (3 Never mind! ORDER ONLINE Megamall Cannot park! 9. 3 CLICK CLICK PACKAGE FOR YOU! DOGLASSES shop 0O GLASSES DING DONG! ORDER ONLINE! welcome! oO GLASSES Jonline.commy 2.