Pince nez Eyeglasses have no arms, and clip on to the nose. In French pince nez means “to pinch the nose”. Many people have referred to them as matrix glasses due to the Morpheus character who wears a pair throughout all three films. 1900

1910Thin, wire rim temples, oval lenses and a saddle bridge, fitting the face tightly since the nose pad had not yet been invented. Steve Jobs wore glasses very similar to this style. This style has gained recent popularity due to its minimal look.

Windsor glasses have round lenses, a saddle bridge and temples that wrap around the ears. Windsor eyeglasses are historically associated with John Lennon, Mahatma Gandhi and Teddy Roosevelt. Of late, Harry Potter wears a pair of Windsor glasses. 1920

Tortoise shell glasses have larger lenses and incorporate more plastic than the previous decade. They are loosely based on the Windsor style but with a heavier frame. Made popular by the actor Harold Lloyd who wore them in his film “Over the Fence”. 1930

1940Sunglasses have long been associated with celebrities. Since the 1940’s, sunglasses have been popular fashion accessories. Beach style frames includea variety of fashions that were more colorful and decorative.

1950The exaggerated corners flare in the style of butterfly wings. Audrey Hep-burn and Grace Kelly wore these feline-inspired frames. Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga use a similar look today. These frames are a memorable style that has dominated eyewear fashion.

Horn rimmed glasses have thick frames made of horn, tortoiseshell or dark plastic. Named after the original material used, horn or shell. They were made popular by Buddy Holly. Recently, celebrities like Woody Allen and Johnny Depp wear a similar style. 1960

1970The design was introduced in 1936 by Ray-Ban for issue to U.S. military aviators. Their popularity with pilots, military and law enforcement has never wavered. However, Aviator-style glasses gained extreme popularity in the 1970s.

The 1980s was a time for crazy fashion and bright accessories. Hair was big, designs were eccentric and colors were bright. Eyeglasses and sunglasses during this decade mirrored the fad. 1980

1990These fancy specs allow people to view a two dimensional image in three dimensions, by filtering out light. The 90’s marked a time when 3D movies became extremely popular. Kids all over sported these colorful specs for fun.

2000Millennium glasses were THE glasses to have on New Years Eve. The 2000 Millennium frames started the fad for every subsequent year. These glasses are just as exciting and festive as being in Times Square as the ball drops. Happy New Year!