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Designer sunglasses for men: an accessory with an history

Like many other luxury accessories for men, men's designer sunglasses have a rather old and fascinating history. A number of milestones can be traced back to their creation.It was the Eskimos, or more precisely the Inuit, who made the first prototypes of sunglasses from ivory. The aim was to protect the eyes from sunlight and snow glare.Later, in modern times, the structure began to develop and the glasses became more and more functional and effective. In the 14th century, spectacles with dark lenses arrived in Italy, although the structure was still rudimentary. In the 18th century, nobles in Venice began to wear special glasses with green lenses to protect their eyes when traveling by ship. At the same time, a craftsman in England began to use special colored lenses to correct visual defects, which were later used to protect the eyes from the sun. The models were perfected and used by more and more people.With the development of the film industry in the first decades of the 20th century, this accessory became a functional and glamorous element. It became popular not only in the cinema but also in aviation: pilots began to wear them and the famous teardrop model with mirrored lenses became popular.

Luxury men’s sunglasses: Off-White™ and RETROSUPERFUTURE

In the first half of the 20th century, this accessory became a must-have for both stars and ordinary people. Over the years, more and more sophisticated models and lenses have been developed to perfectly protect the eyes from the powerful ultraviolet rays.Fashion houses have therefore focused on aesthetics and developed increasingly appealing models of luxury men’s sunglasses in line with current trends. Nevertheless, there are also timeless frames such as the famous aviator glasses or sophisticated cat eyes.Today, designer men's sunglasses are an essential accessory that distinguishes musicians, artists and poker players. The popularity of these glasses has led the most famous brands, from low-cost to luxury brands, to renew iconic models and develop new, more modern and innovative ones. The best known among them are: Off-White™ men's sunglasses and RETROSUPERFUTURE sunglasses. Every year, timeless classics and glamorous novelties can be admired on the catwalk, enriching the collections and combining elegance with technological innovation.

RETROSUPERFUTURE men’s sunglasses

RETROSUPERFUTURE is characterized by its casual and sporty accessories. The items in the collection include the classic SDR Solent. Available in two different colors, the RETROSUPERFUTURE men's sunglasses are characterized by their mirrored lenses (green/blue and purple/orange) and the contrasting frames on the temples. The lines are reminiscent of the famous original Ray Ban brand.RETROSUPERFUTURE also offers aviator glasses in the collection under the name SDR Micah. The drop-shaped lenses in shades of gray with a black frame and the silver-colored temples with the contrasting orange logo make the glasses very modern.Finally, in line with the trends of recent years, the Maison offers the All Weather Sport model. The designer men sunglasses take up the lines of the frames normally worn by cyclists and runners and are available in white/black and black/orange.