The history of the development of accessories sunglasses, tracing the past of sunglasses (Figure)

Sunglasses are not only today, but they have only become popular in modern times. From the earliest days, the appearance of the pilot's flight mirror, to the nowadays become the essential UV-shielding accessories, after several changes, they follow the stars in front of the camera to walk in the forefront of fashion, accompanied by the pulse of fashion. .

The bond with the stars

Audrey Hepburn has created many classic images on the screen, one of which can not be separated from one accessory, sunglasses. There is a pair of traveler sunglasses on the charming face. In the movie, Hepburn took breakfast and looked into the window. Before the camera, Hepburn showed Hepburn's face to the window, not knowing what the eyes behind the sunglasses were saying. However, this scene also became Hepburn's classic in "Tiffany's Breakfast." Later, the large sunglasses she wore also quickly became popular. It is said that the Traveler sunglasses have the purpose of being able to measure the face size in addition to blocking sunlight.

Karl Lagerfeld, the famous master figure in the fashion world, has always shown himself in sunglasses. He has his own unique understanding of sunglasses, and he said: "Sunglasses are like portable eyeshadows. Looking at the world in colored glasses is more beautiful. Everyone is 10 years younger. This is why I wear sunglasses." So we only saw him often wearing sunglasses in the fashion industry.

Well-known director Wang Jiawei, we all know, only that every time I see him he is 'ink' and he doesn’t leave his body. For him, sunglasses is like being in his face. No one has ever seen him pick it off before the camera. The look of sunglasses. And for why he refused to remove the sunglasses, I am afraid that this is the only one that he knows best, although Wong Kar-Wai’s own interpretation is: “Habits live and shoot at night, so the eyes have not been able to stand up to intense light.” But psychologically speaking, People wearing sunglasses can seem to watch the surrounding situation quietly, and at the same time not allow others to find what they are observing, and play a very good psychological protection. Perhaps sunglasses are only a kind of self-protection for him, but they are indeed integrated with his image.

The predecessor of the sunglasses "glasses"

Whether it is glasses or sunglasses, it is commonplace nowadays. However, few people may think of exactly when the glasses or sunglasses we wear today appear. For the history of glasses, no exact answer has been given until today. However, it is generally accepted that glasses appear after the middle of the 13th century. The two most common ones are: First, according to the records in the 15th century, “Are glasses in ancient inventions?”, glasses were invented by a monk scientist named Alexander Del Spina. Of course, this remains to be verified. . There is also the saying that glasses were invented in China, because in 1240, a Chinese writer named Zhao Xiju wrote in “Dong Tian Qing Lu” that in ancient China, there was something that resembled a large coin and its color was similar to mica. When you are old and you have no vision to read, you put this kind of something that looks like a big coin on your eyes to focus your gaze so you can see it more clearly. Marco Polo also recorded in 1260: "The elderly in China wear glasses for a clear reading."

In the early days of the invention of the glasses, the craftsmen only grinded the convex lenses until about 1400 AD. Although Zhao Xi’s record is half a century older than the Italian counterpart, some historians believe that the above text was added to the descendants in the Ming Dynasty. However, as far as sunglasses are concerned, it is very likely that they were invented by the Chinese. According to the records of Liu Qi in the 12th century, Sun Jizhi records that sunglasses are made of smoke crystals. Generally speaking, they can only be worn by officials and adults. To block the glare of the sun, but to listen to the confession, so that others can not see his reaction.

The fun of glasses in Europe

The person who introduced glasses from China to Europe is said to be an Italian physicist. But almost a century later, glasses were generally used there. Because during this period, they were struggling to solve a difficult problem: how to wear glasses with comfort and for a long time? So people thought about various ways to make frames with lenses made of transparent crystal stone, emerald, amethyst and other minerals. The handle, a bit like today's magnifier, was later tied to the chest with a rope, and then gradually developed into a single spectacles and long-handled pair of glasses. The most interesting is that Europeans also invented pin nose glasses. It's just that the clip-on nosepiece is not for anyone to wear. It's picky nose, but the Romans and the British are more happy because their nose is bigger and their nose is taller and it's easy to wear. However, people with nose noses will certainly not be happy because wearing glasses is not an easy task for them. In the 16th century, the Spaniards tried to tie the ribbon to the outside of the frame and then set it safely on both ears. This solved the nose problem. It was not until 1730 when a British man invented glasses adjusted to the size of his head, and quickly evolved into a double-hooked look. The style of glasses we wear today began to appear.

However, at that time, the degree of acceptance of glasses was different in each country. Although the glasses have evolved into double-hooked styles, it does not mean that everyone likes to wear glasses and run around. The French are like this. At that time, in France, the eyes were not good. The nobles only used glasses in private. When they were used in public, they were quickly retired after they were used. The same was true for Britons. However, Spaniards do not think so. They think that wearing glasses looks even more dignified and is a symbol of status.

Needless to say "Ray-Ban"

To say the history of sunglasses, one must say Ray-Ban. It was born in 1937 and is a big brother in sunglasses manufacturers. But it is also most commendable in the 1930s which it successfully developed in the world's first pair of sunglasses capable of protecting the eyes of pilots, green lenses. At that time, there was a lieutenant in the United States Air Force who was a very experienced pilot. During several flights, he deeply experienced the intense sunlight damage to the eyes. After the flight, he often had some nausea, vomiting and dizziness. He felt that the pilot really needed a lot of light to absorb. Sunglasses. So, he turned to Ray Blanch, who was also called Bausch & Lomb. After repeated experiments and research and development, Ray-Ban finally developed this beautiful and UV-protective sunglasses that can protect both eyes in 1930. Its appearance was deeply welcomed by American pilots. In 1937, Bausch & Lomb officially introduced this type of sunglasses to the market and changed its name to Ray Ban.

Initially, this newly invented sunglasses was only the pilot’s goggles. Later, people found that it really absorbed a lot of sunlight, and it dissipated very little heat energy. The visual aspect was also very good for protecting eyesight. After a trial period in the military, it gradually spread to the US military. But what really made Ray-Ban sunglasses famous is the famous American five-star General MacArthur. MacArthur’s usual attire is to wear a pipe, a military leather jacket, and a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. With the deepening of this outfit, Ray-Ban has also become a well-known sunglasses brand, which has become popular in the United States. , and later gradually swept the world.

Traveler sunglasses

Before sunglasses for the traveler did not appear, all the sunglasses were made of metal, and they never changed. In that case, Raymond's designer Raymond Stigman made bold innovations in 1952. Designed a T-shaped eyeglass frame plus a pair of stout wide sunglasses. Soon after its introduction, it became popular among the upper class figures and stars. Especially the appearance of Audrey Hepburn wearing it in "Tiffany's Breakfast" was deeply rooted in people's minds. The transition from a metal frame to a plastic frame, at the time, was not a minor innovation. Until now, traveler sunglasses have been regarded as classics of modern design. It is such a distinctive person that no matter who wears it, it will add a unique and fashionable atmosphere, and the thick mirror legs are more men's. The woman wears it, a bit more heroic in her beauty, revealing a handsome look. Therefore, no matter how the color of the later traveler sunglasses changes, its basic structure has been destined to become a classic.