Sunglasses have been used as a fashion accessory for a very long time. They have obviously served their purpose, which is to protect our eyes from the harmful rays of sun. But they have always been a fashion statement for most of the young individuals and even for the old ones. Young individuals are more concerned about buying sunglasses that are accordingly to the prevailing fashion trends. On the other hand elderly men and women are more concerned about brands and comfort.
Sunglasses have always been a style statement for both men and women and in women’s category they are even diamonds and stones studded. Men’s fashion sunglasses have taken a rise during the last 5 years, and now a lot of brands are catering to men’s category in specific, launching new designs for them every season.
From a number of brands serving in the men’s category, only a few could make it to the top. Ray Ban, Bulgari, Armani, Versace and Dolce & Gabana are all very famous for their incredible range of sunglasses.
Most of these brands are also in the business of manufacturing various high- quality accessories for both men and women. These brands are obviously very expensive and every season they come up with the best designs, yet ensuring comfort and protection for eyes. They manufacture high quality sunglasses that will not only protect your eyes but will surely make you look modish.
There are various styles and types of frames that were in fashion during different times and most of the brands manufacture a combination of all of these. We will talk briefly about them below:
Aviator – These were inspired by the US- air force officials, as they were the first ones to wear aviators. They became very famous when the photograph of General Douglas MacArthur was published in the newspapers. They have a small frame and are usually suitable to be worn with any style of clothes.
Rimless – This style is very famous amongst most of the men and is worn by a lot of individuals because of the light nature of its frame. But it’s more popular with young professionals as compared to sporty and outgoing individuals.
Plastic protectors- These have been officially pronounced as the Gen Y sunglasses. These can be worn anywhere from a beach picnic to a corporate event and are famous with both the elegant and sporty types.
Color tints – These types of sunglasses are famous with party goers and are not suitable to be worn to office. They, for sure, have a fashion statement of their own and come in either one color or shades of different colors.
Sunglasses are being worn by men as a fashion accessory and they are willing to spend substantial amount on them as well. You see most of the men wearing sunglasses while driving, on a beach party and in corporate events. And each one of them wants to have a pair of sunglasses that is in fashion and classy.
Pohl enjoys to educate men about mens fashion and style. He is also the owner of BowsNTies.com – a specialty mens store for neckties, bowties, cuff links and more.