Sep

28

The Top Four Movie Glasses of All Time

Filed Under Brand Wave, Designer Eyeglasses, Designer Sunglasses, Fun with Eyewear 


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Austin Powers completes his image with black, thick-framed eyeglasses that add an elegant and knowing air to his appearance. The ultra sexy British spy is all the rage with the ladies, and scoops up actress Heather Graham with this whimsical charm and rugged, mysterious good looks. The eyewear, in my opinion, gives the stylishly modern international-man-of-mystery an educated and intelligent spark that nicely combats his flashy and extravagant clothing. Whatever it is that makes Austin Powers so irresistible, one thing is clear– women love him and men want to be him. In 2008 thick framed glasses came back in style, especially for women. See Dior and Prada sunglasses and eyeglasses, but for even more evidence of the emerging trend, check out the latest eye wear worn at the 2008 Emmy Awards.


Thelma & Louise is a classic in its own right. Two women bereaved by their dull lives and manipulative man, take off an a cross country drive where they find themselves, and build a truly unbreakable bond between each other. Susan Sarandon wears thick classic brown shades throughout the film in what many claim is a precursor to Jack Nicholson’s obsession with eyewear. In several prominent scenes in the film Sarandon uses her shades as a prop; in one scene on the end of her nose, staring coldly over the brim, in another scene lifting them above her eyes to check out possibly prey. She is a versatile woman, the strong and assured character, and she defines herself with confidence which she exudes through her sunglasses. This simple, classic frame style will always be popular in the US, where it has suddenly surged in popularity among teens.


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Everyone’s favourite villain is rarely seen without his sunglasses, Mr. Smith, who combats Mr. Anderson throughout the Matrix trilogy, is the essence of organization and clarity. His matrix character mimics Wall street elites and secret service personnel in a blend that reminds one of day planners, coffee stains and gun holsters. The thin framed, mildly tinted sunglasses add a special touch in that you can still see the man’s emotionless eyes and immovable eyebrows. His facial features are as solid as stone, and it is as if the sunglasses are resting on a statue. You can mimic the look with simple, thin framed Rayban sunglasses, a time-tested and traditional, yet sharp, look.


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The Terminator is one of the first R rated movies I was allowed to see, and as such, has a special place in my heart, an on this list. Of course (and I’m sure you’ll all agree) the second film was the best. In the second film the Terminator appears in a cheesy blue ball of light nude in the middle of the city. He walks naked into a bar and strips several unlucky alcoholics of their clothing before mounting a motorcycle. Before taking off into the sunset to find Sarah Conner, he turns, marches back into the bar and finds the missing piece of his human costume- black, dark tinted sunglasses. In this film, he is the essence of training, but this is also the film where the machine grows emotions. The traditional style of sunglasses was also worn in the hit film Blues Brothers, and like Mr. Smith’s glasses, they are Ray bans.

Comments

  • christian

    Why isn’t the name of the glasses that susan wears in thelma and louise revealed. I’d really like to know what the name of the model is because I’d like to get it for my partner for christmas. please help! email me at christian.ortiz@ncf.edu

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