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Fashion History: The Evolution of Men's Eyewear (1930s to Today) in Two Minutes

The evolution of men's glasses

Glasses have been with us for a long time, and in addition to their primary role of protecting against rays or improving vision, they have long also served as a fashion accessory. And just like fashion, men's glasses have adapted to trends over time, so their history is full of interesting examples. Take a walk through the nearly century-long evolution of men's eyewear and see what was 'in' back in the day and what is 'in' today. A must-read for all hipsters!

You're wondering what kind men's glasses dominated the last century and how does the design deviate from today's fashion trends? This is what interested the BuzzFeed team, which investigated what frameworks ruled each decade from the 1930s to the present day.

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