Cat Eye Frames

Jessica KawabeFashion 100

Cat Eye Frames

1929

1950

Popular among stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Buddy Holly in the 50’s. These became part of an identity for some.

Audrey Hepburn use of them in Breakfast at Tiffany’s was notable

1960

The lenses of cat-eye glasses have no specialty in shape

PradaWomen’s Collection

$226

•Cat eye frame•Gradated tint•100% UV protection•Metal accents•$5.80

Forever 21

Kmart

•Plastic•Colors: Tortoise, Berry, and Black•Price: 6.99-9.99

I would say cat eye frames are based in the culmination stages more so in the mass acceptance stages. There were many prevalent in the mass merchandiser store which included the less extreme cat eye frame with softer and rounder edges. Less were seen at high retailers except Prada who adopted a combination of the 50’s and 60’s frame within their one style. Very few discount stores carried cat eye frames except Kmart who carried the traditional cat eye glasses. I think this style may be accepted as a classic just as the horn rimmed glasses have and the bug eye.

Prediction

Krause, William. (December 25, 2009). Vintage cat-eye glasses and sunglasses. May 08, 2010, http://blog.firmoo.com/vintage-cat-eye-glasses-and-sunglasses.html.

Rubell, Martha. (April 28, 2009). My Vintage Sunglasses. May 08, 2010, http://rubell.wordpress.com/2009/04/28/my-vintage-sunglasses/.

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