{"id":7434,"date":"2018-03-14T06:40:35","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T10:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/?p=7434"},"modified":"2022-10-11T23:48:19","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T03:48:19","slug":"vintage-round-glasses-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/vintage-round-glasses-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage Round Glasses Are Back"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Haven\u2019t you heard? It\u2019s time to think twice before dissing your gramps and granny\u2019s glasses again. It turns out that those vintage round glasses they wore back in the day are more popular than ever now, and are undeniably one of 2018\u2019s hottest eyewear trends.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The Return of Round: A History Lesson<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While most eyewear fans are familiar with the round glasses of the 70s, very few know that the iconic style actually originated in the early 1920s. Fashioned out of metal and celluloid, these circular-lensed wire glasses were the most popular form of vision correction available \u2014 and in some cases even crafted in 14k gold and silver. The trend lasted a whopping three <em>decades,<\/em> until the reveal of the browline style caught the spotlight.<\/p>\n<p>In the face of the Vietnam War, round glasses finally returned to the fashion world in the 1970s. They were especially popular amongst the iconic \u201cFlower Children\u201d, who were idealistic and passionate youths that protested for peace and social justice. John Lennon, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison. It was the fashion cues of these pacifist musicians that led to the revival of vintage round glasses.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Our Take On Vintage Round Glasses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To celebrate the history of round frames, our <em>Gemini<\/em> glasses were made as a little homage to vintage style. Timeless and packed with retro flare, <em>Gemini <\/em>embodies the quintessential vintage look. The Sino inspired use of bronze features a unique twist with clear rose acetate wrapped rims. It\u2019s a design that spans the ages and will give your look the old-school aesthetic you desire.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/round\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7436 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Article-Images-2-1000-x-630-pixels.jpg\" alt=\"vintage round glasses - gold - book - glasses\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Article-Images-2-1000-x-630-pixels.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Article-Images-2-1000-x-630-pixels-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Article-Images-2-1000-x-630-pixels-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Article-Images-2-1000-x-630-pixels-825x520.jpg 825w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Article-Images-2-1000-x-630-pixels-397x250.jpg 397w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If it ain\u2019t broke&#8230; upgrade it! Over the years, a number of fashion designers from across the globe have put their own modern twist on vintage round glasses. Naturally, we thought we should give it a try too. Our spin on the classic style is <em>Festival<\/em>: a dapper combination between vintage round glasses and browline frames.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/round\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7437 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Article-Images-1000-x-630-pixels-4.jpg\" alt=\"vintage round glasses - browline - flatlay\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Article-Images-1000-x-630-pixels-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Article-Images-1000-x-630-pixels-4-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Article-Images-1000-x-630-pixels-4-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Article-Images-1000-x-630-pixels-4-825x520.jpg 825w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Article-Images-1000-x-630-pixels-4-397x250.jpg 397w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our second daring revamp comes in the form of <em>Roaring<\/em>. These dashing round glasses retain the shape and metal nose bridge that everyone knows and loves&#8230; but experiments with the textures used. While the vintage round glasses of the past incorporated metals like bronze or silver, <em>Roaring<\/em> is expertly crafted with an\u00a0 polished wooden\u00a0texture. While some people might say retro glasses make someone look snooty, the mellow tones of the wood textured\u00a0temples will keep you looking more down-to-earth than ever.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/frames\/roaring-brown-m-17047\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7435 aligncenter\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Mobile-Cover-768-x-800-pixels-5.jpg\" alt=\"vintage round glasses - black - wooden\" width=\"768\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Mobile-Cover-768-x-800-pixels-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Mobile-Cover-768-x-800-pixels-5-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Mobile-Cover-768-x-800-pixels-5-499x520.jpg 499w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-Mobile-Cover-768-x-800-pixels-5-240x250.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/frames\/roaring-brown-m-17047\">Roaring<\/a>, in Brown<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Perfect for Square and Oval Faces<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you get tempted, it\u2019s important to find out if round glasses are a good fit for you first. So one thing\u2019s for sure: If you have a square or oval face, vintage round glasses are your best bet.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what kind of aesthetic you have, the key to finding the perfect glasses is contrast: The silhouette of your glasses should highlight the best features of your unique face shape. On top of being timelessly stylish, vintage round glasses have the added benefit of adding softer lines to a square face more angular jawline. For oval faces, round glasses draw attention to your balanced cheekbones and eye line.<\/p>\n<p>As of 2018, the concept of personal style has never been stronger. Like never before, people from all walks of life are experimenting more with fashions from different cultures and eras. Now\u2019s your chance to embrace your retro side by snatching a pair of slick vintage round glasses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"btn-article-scope\"><a class=\"btn-article-bottom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/retro\">Shop the Hottest Retro Frames<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Haven\u2019t you heard? It\u2019s time to think twice before dissing your gramps and granny\u2019s glasses again. It turns out that those vintage round glasses they wore back in the day are more popular than ever now, and are undeniably one of 2018\u2019s hottest eyewear trends. 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