Fashion Spectacles, Spectacular Fashion: Eyewear Styles and Shapes from Vintage to 2020

by Nicky Albrechtsen and Simon Murray

The twentieth century marked a turning point in eyewear design, fueled by a rapidly changing social and cultural landscape, new manufacturing techniques, the development of innovative materials, and the entertainment industry. Spectacles, which had previously been classed as purely functional, were transformed into an ultra-chic fashion accessory. This engaging book is based on Simon Murray's amazing collection, built up over decades of avid collecting...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500516359
• ISBN13: 9780500516355
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 3.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 11.0" x 9.7"