Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: A New Era The Birth of Modern Spectacles The Twenties The Premiere of Sunglasses The Thirties The Debut of Design Classics The Forties The Feminine Touch The Fifties A Decorative Decade The Sixties An Iconic Age The Seventies An Era of Innovation The Eighties Sophistication and Novelty The Nineties A Recent Vintage The Twenty-First Century And Beyond Futuristic Fashions.

The 20th century marked a turning point in spectacle design. Eyewear, which had previously been classed as purely functional, was transformed into an ultra-chic fashion accessory. This irresistible sourcebook features vintage glasses of all shapes, styles and sizes the very best of 20th- and 21st-century spectacle design. It is based on Simon Murray's amazing collection, built up over decades of avid collecting from optometrists, markets and antique shops across the globe. The book also includes futuristic eyewear, thus extending the timespan of the collection into the 2020s and beyond.