MEN SUNGLASSES GO UP TO #1Originally a method of protection, sunglasses today are an integral part of forming a unique personal style and reflecting one's personality, all men own more than one pair of which to go along with every outfit and mood.
However, it may come as a surprise to you that the original sunglasses were worn by Nero Emperor of Rome. Legend has it that he used to watch gladiator fights through emeralds to protect his eyes from the intense summer sun.
In China, on the other hand, judges were obliged to wear sunglasses during interrogations to hide faces.
SEAN CONNERY RELAXING DURING THE MOVIE "007-THUNDERBALL", 1965This practice found its way to the world of espionage and special agents, as made famous by James Bond, the famous 007, who forever associated sunglasses with security personnel. During the course of the 20th century, sunglasses reached a wide audience when movie stars started wearing them to hide from fans. Consequently, moviegoers and film buffs around the world started adopting that look and the first mass producers of sunglasses were born. Sunglasses were no longer worn solely by those who wanted to protect their eyes from the sunlight. They became a fashion accessory that every man (and woman, of course!) wears with pride.
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1986, TOM CRUISE WEARING THE SUNGLASSES AVIATOR IN "TOP GUN"Sam Foster, by the end of the 1920's, created the first collection to be exhibited on the catwalks in Atlantic City and years later a young, virtually unknown, actor demonstrated the sheer potential of sunglasses in men's fashion. That actor was Tom Cruise in Top Gun. In other terms, sunglasses replaced hats as men's must have accessory... Enjoy choosing your favourite from our models!
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