Fashions in Eyeglasses 1st Edition by Richard Corson ISBN 0720613469 9780720613469

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ISBN 10: 0720613469 
ISBN 13: 9780720613469
Author: Richard Corson

The most comprehensive history of eyewear ever to be published in English, this bible among fashion aficionados and historians is reissued in an enlarged, updated edition

Richard Corson worked extensively in the theater, and his fashion books have long been regarded as definitive works. Available for the first time since the 1980s, this is an indispensable sourcebook for anyone who works in fashion or theater, as well as being a fascinating journey through time for the historian and general reader alike. Beginning with the Italian cardinal who riveted two magnifying lenses together, the story progresses to include spyglasses, opera glasses, and monocles through to the latest extremes in fashionable wear dictated by fashion and desire for social status as much as by optical considerations.

Fashions in Eyeglasses 1st Table of contents:

Part I: History of Eyeglasses

1. The Birth of Eyeglasses

   • Early Innovations: From Ancient Magnifying Glasses to the First Eyeglasses

   • The Italian Renaissance and the Invention of Modern Eyewear

   • The Rise of Eyewear in Europe: Fashion Meets Function

2. Eyewear in the 19th Century

   • The Industrial Revolution and Mass Production

   • Eyeglasses as a Symbol of Intelligence and Authority

   • Changing Frames and Lenses: New Technologies and Styles

3. Eyewear in the 20th Century

   • The Golden Age of Eyeglasses: Iconic Styles from the 1920s to the 1950s

   • The Rise of Fashion Eyewear in the 1960s and 1970s

   • Eyewear as a Statement: Punk, Hip-Hop, and Designer Frames

   • The Digital Revolution and Eyeglasses in the 21st Century

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Part II: Eyeglass Styles and Trends

4. Classic Eyeglass Styles

   • The Round Glasses: Timeless Icons

   • Aviators, Wayfarers, and Cat-Eyes: The Evolution of Popular Shapes

   • The Return of Vintage Frames: Retro and Nostalgic Designs

5. Eyeglass Frames: Materials and Innovations

   • Metal Frames: Sleek and Elegant

   • Plastic Frames: Bold, Lightweight, and Versatile

   • Wood, Acetate, and Other Alternative Materials

   • The Rise of Eco-Friendly Eyewear

6. Color, Shape, and the Impact of Design

   • Bright Colors and Bold Patterns: Making a Statement

   • Minimalism and Understated Elegance

   • Customization and Personalization in Eyewear

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Part III: Eyewear as Cultural and Social Symbols

7. Eyeglasses in Popular Culture

   • Iconic Celebrities and Their Eyewear Styles

   • Eyewear in Film: From the Classic Detective to the Geek Chic Look

   • Fashion Icons: Designers Who Shaped Eyeglass Trends

8. Eyewear and Identity

   • Eyeglasses and Social Class: The Role of Designer Frames

   • Gender and Eyewear: Breaking the Mold of Traditional Gendered Styles

   • Eyeglasses and Intellectualism: The Image of the “Smart Look”

   • Eyeglasses in Subcultures: From Mod to Hipster and Beyond

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Part IV: Eyeglass Trends for the Future

9. Eyewear in the Age of Technology

   • Smart Glasses: The Integration of Technology and Fashion

   • Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Eyewear

   • Sustainable Eyewear: The Future of Eco-Friendly Frames

10. Fashion Forecast: What’s Next in Eyeglass Trends?

    • Predictions for the Next Decade of Eyewear Fashion

    • The Role of Social Media and Influencers in Eyewear Trends

    • Custom Eyewear and the Future of Personalization

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