The History of Sunglasses Eyewear

It is said that the exact origin of sunglasses eyewear does not exist in history. That a judge in ancient China who blackens his glasses by smokes so as to cover his look is one version about the original invention of sunglasses eyewear. Another version goes that the Eskimo apply a piece of wood with two small aperture to protect themselves from heavy wind. However, the believable one is that it is the European who invented the modern sunglasses eyewear.

The European industrial revolution in the 18^th century brought mankind the greatest treasure of automobiles and airplanes which made sunglasses eyewear come into vogue, for no one was able to ride a convertible or fly an open airplane without any protection for eyes. Afterward, not until 20^th century did sunglasses eyewear become the emblem of wealthy and fashion. At that time, sunglasses eyewear was mainly made from glasses or natural crystals which were rather expensive. It was in the 1930s that sunglasses eyewear were made from polystyrene foam which performed the same transparency as glass lenses but are lighter and harder than glasses. From then on, the fashion of sunglasses came. Amounts of celebrities or even common people are always in want of proper sunglasses eyewear to show unique qualities.

However, sunglasses eyewear isn’t as changeable as costume. Some styles are the forever classics. That is the reason why retro sunglasses eyewear enjoys great popularity these years.