Fashion Spectacles, Spectacular Fashion

Eyewear from Vintage to 2020

1st June 2013 Eyewear and fashion fans will truly appreciate this beautiful book – a visual journey through the history of 20th and 21st century eyewear design. Author Simon Murray has one of the largest private eyewear collections in the world – built up over decades of avid collecting around the globe. Co-author Nicky Albrechtsen is a costume designer and the owner of The Vintage Resource in London.

 

TVR True Vintage Revival
JISCO
Blackfin
FACE A FACE
OGI Eyewear
100% Optical 28 FEB - 2 MAR 2026, Excel London
DIFFUSER Tokyo
Paloceras
LOFT
Article One
SILMO Paris
MIDO
Götti Switzerland
J.F.Rey 40 Years
Look
LAMARCA EYEWEAR
OTIS Eyewear
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MOREL
Rewind
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1970's innovation by Anglo American, UK
1970s innovation by Anglo American UK

In addition to marvelous frame images, there are also fabulous photos of style icons wearing a variety of designs, plus posters and ads featuring spectacles. What could people be wearing into the 2020s? You’ll find a preview for the next decade and beyond. This stunning book is sure to be a collector’s item, and already has a special place in my library! Fashion Spectacles, Spectacular Fashion by Simon Murray and Nicky Albrechtsen, published by Thames & Hudson Ltd.www.thamesandhudson.com JG

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