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It is a common phenomenon that people in the modern society wear eyeglasses owing to different reasons. For most people, they use it to cure their eyes problems, like myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia. For other people, they would like to wear it for fashionable decoration.

For this reason, variety of eyeglasses is available in the current market. Designers and manufacturers try their best to meet with different people’s tastes. We can say that you can buy any style that you want. To the people who hope to highlight their personality, there are some new antique styles. Would you like to make yourself look different? Take a look at the so-called antique eyeglasses now.

Antique eyeglasses are also called retro eyeglasses. And it began to be popular half century ago, in the 1950s. They are made of original materials like plastic, metal. During that time, this kind of eyeglasses gained hottest popularity. At the first, celebrities in the fashion circle wore it to attract people’s attention. Then ordinary people started to imitate them. They chose a pair of favorable antique eyeglasses for themselves as well.

In contrast to the eyeglasses in the 1950s, antique eyeglasses produced in modern times are different. Although they have similar appearance, they are made of more advanced materials, such as polycarbonate, acetate. The fast developed technology provides people with material comforts. So they can get higher quality eyeglasses than before. Antique eyeglasses can make you experience the elements in the passed times and look classic. When many similar eyeglasses are around you, a pair of antique eyeglasses sounds really good.

Do you want to improve your personality? Are you a fashion icon? Maybe you can try to wear antique eyeglasses if you were. Chic antique eyeglasses matched with suitable clothes and hair style, you will catch attention among a large group of people.

When speaking of eyeglasses, people can give many examples. They are familiar with the prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses and reading eyeglasses. Concerning the antique eyeglasses, they have no idea.

Literally, the antique eyeglasses can leave people a lasting and pleasant impression. They are mixed with the bygone elements. When it was in the 1950s, the antique eyeglasses attracted many people’s attention. In regard to the appearance, modern produced antique eyeglasses are similar with the old ones. But they materials are different.

In recent years, antique eyeglasses are popular, again. For majority of young people born in the 70s and 80s, it is a fresh thing. They can also experience the times that their parents born. Luckily, designers and manufacturers provide variety of choices with them.

Basically, you can find antique eyeglasses in every optical shop. But the styles and shapes are limited due to some reasons. Online optical shops show you more selections in different colors, shapes, materials. Some famous brands are inspired by the old-styled frames and design a serious of antique eyeglasses. Several typical ones are as follows: Fendi’s rectangular frame, Chloe’s large antique frame, Prada’s butterfly frame. Certainly, there are still many other brands.

Another style of antique eyeglasses should be mentioned. The frame of eyeglasses is made of bamboo. It is designed by Chinese designer Chen Chunhao and bamboo artist HuangYi-en. The two people not only chose the Chinese traditional material—bamboo, but also give it a traditional Chinese name “Ming”. That because on the bamboo frame, you can find some simple elements in the Ming Dynasty. The style also has the innovation. For instance, the spring hinge is made of bamboo. Furthermore, it is good to the environment.

How do you like after a simple glance of antique eyeglasses? Do you want to have one? In the autumn, various kinds of antique eyeglasses come back in the market once again. Choosing one comfortable pair for you is easy.