The Evolution of Sunglasses And Their Future

The types of sunglasses we’ve worn over the decades may have changed, but one thing stays constant: sunglasses are a fashion statement.

Always improving, manufacturers have tried to create the right romance between modern ingenuity and fashion to develop the perfect sunglasses. Ones that not only appear highly fashionable but also serve their purpose - better than ever.

But now that we think of this fashion staple, we wonder:
Where did the shades trend emerge from?

Did you know rappers and celebrities were not the first ones to parade around with fashionable sunglasses? Let’s dive into the not-so-shady sunglasses evolution and see what makes them the perfect look-completer!

Roman Emerald Sunglasses: Where It All Began?

When in Rome, do as Romans do, right?

But would you believe that once this meant wearing emerald sunglasses, like the Roman Emperor Nero? You read that right, Nero’s emerald is believed to be the first pair of sunglasses. Emperor Nero, it seems, looked through an emerald to watch gladiator matches. Perhaps not exactly sunglasses, it is still quite interesting.

The Chinese were probably the first ones to use tinted lenses in the 12th century. Later on, the tinted lens experimentation reached London and green colored frames started becoming popular in the 1800s.

From the 1800s emerald sunglasses to the modern chic designs, sunglasses have come a long way and have become more than just protectors from the sun’s harmful rays.

Classic Hollywood Style

From 1920s to 2020, sunglasses have gone through some serious evolution. No matter what style is trending though, we think there is a perfect pair of shades made for anyone and everyone!

Almost a century ago, in the Roaring ‘20s, the world saw round shaped sunglasses on their favorite celebrities such as Bette Davis. These timeless shades still reign the sunglasses game and we can really tell why!

From the 1950s and onwards, the fashion world had realized that sunglasses were more than just tinted lenses to protect the eyes from bright lights. Who knew sunglasses could become a symbol of an economic boom? Breakfast At Tiffanys’ sweetheart, Audrey Hepburn popularized her iconic cat-eye sunglasses, which were considered a display of the American economic boom right after the wars.

Set aside the blacks and make room for neons! From 1960s to 1970s the classic black took the back seat and neons, bright colors and patterns on bigger-than-your-face frames became all the rage.

When the frame colors became more relaxed and even transparent, the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s witnessed smaller frames and black tinted lenses once again.

Sunglasses Of The Millennials - An Era Of Nostalgia

With fashion becoming more and more personalized, social media has played a huge role in setting trends in the past decade.

From Wayfarers and smaller round frames to square and oversized frames, from black tints to neons and mirrored frames, 2010 saw it all and we’re not complaining.

The Vision of the Future

Yes, Audrey’s sunglasses from Breakfast at Tiffany are iconic. But to put it simply, they seem a thing of the past, don’t they? How much protection can they really offer your eyes?

There is a solution: alldayshades.com. They are here to revolutionize average sunglasses and solve the age-old dilemma of choosing to keep the sunglasses on or take them off if it gets a little cloudy.

The high-definition lenses are designed sophistically with UV400 double deck protective glasses to protect your eyes from glare and harmful radiation from the sun while also being almost indestructible, so you don't have to worry about dropping them - which we usually do, in case of other shades.

The advanced photochromic lenses will not only offer great protection but also sense the exposure of UV rays on these amazing sunglasses and adjust the lens to make them darker or lighter accordingly.

But enough of the techy stuff. What you will most certainly find appealing is the look of these polarized sunglasses: extremely fashionable and sleek designed to woo anyone's eyes.

Look Beyond What’s Trending…

The future is now. The future is Polarized Sunglasses.

Being trendy doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your vision anymore, thanks to innovations such as Polarized Sunglasses.

So, what are you waiting for? Get your hands on and see for yourself the remarkable difference they create.