Product Description
Browline glasses- as they were originally called- were invented back in 1947. Famous people adopted the use of these glasses including Colonel Sanders (Founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken), President Lyndon B. Johnson, Vince Lombardy, and most notably Malcolm X. As they progressed through the years you saw many scientists and news people wearing them. They have a look of seriousness and "studiousness" if you will. As time has gone on this style of glasses has grown in it's popularity by "hipsters" that love the retro look. Because of their early beginnings wearing these during the 80's and 90's kind of identified you as "elderly" or nerdy or geeky--since they were such an old style. Now, retro is all the rage and these glasses are a fun reminder of their early beginnings. These Vintage Inspired Horn Rim Design, Classic Half Frame sunglasses have an English style nose pieces. They are a Plastic and metal based frame, and have UV400 protected lenses. They are Lightweight For Superior Comfort with stylish accents on glasses rims. Back in the day the accents were used to cover the "screws" that helped to hold the frame together. Now they are there just as an accent piece. 100% Protection Against Harmful UVA/UVB Rays. Try a pair--and accessorize and have fun with the different types of lenses.
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