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First appearing in the 1920s, the original tortoise material was unfortunately made from actual tortoise shell, which features the distinctive speckled pattern in mottled yellows and honey brown spots. Thankfully, this practice had largely...

Thanks to its association with gloomy weather (or a certain famous romance novel), the color grey has gotten a bad rap over the years. When we think grey, we see rain clouds in our minds or picture a pessimistic stuffed donkey. But there’s...

Let’s be honest, the 90s never left—they just went on hiatus. Styles like floral patterns are back in full force, and the verdict is that they’re here to stay. Bright pinks and deep purples are also pouncing back into popularity. As a...

Believe it or not, gray hair is having a moment. Women are beginning to wear their gray hair as symbols of elegance and pride, instead of dying it away. Metallic shades of gray, from dark gunmetal to silvery white, are fantastically...

Many people know Mahatma Gandhi as one of the wisest fellows in history. Few can deny that his role as a groundbreaking activist and leader of the Indian independence movement influenced the world on a huge level. However, not as many...

Sturdy eyeglasses are a must-have item. After all, not all of us have a Hermione Granger friend in our lives to cast oculus reparo to fix our broken eyeglasses. Nor do any of us want to end up like that guy in that Twilight Zone episode who...

Never be afraid to embrace the unknown. Remember: the freshest and most exciting trends of today’s fashion world all found their origins as unfamiliar concepts at first. If you truly want to let your unique style shine, being afraid to...

In the world of men’s eyewear styles, there’s bold and then there’s red. And as flashy as they may seem, men’s red glasses frames can find a perennial place in any wardrobe. And you don’t have to go into the red to get yourself a pair of...

People with petite faces are all too aware of the plight that is finding eyeglasses or sunglasses that are the right size. For whatever reason, the fates seem to have decided that having a narrow face means you’re destined to wear glasses...

Two tone glasses are reminiscent of classic Browline glasses, a type of eye wear that originated in the 1950s. Browlines are typically heavier and darker around the top of the frame, and lighter at the bottom. The top of the frame defines...