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.
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Eyewear, which had previously been classed as purely functional, was transformed into an ultra-chic fashion accessory. This title features vintage glasses of various shapes, styles and sizes the best of 20th- and 21st-century design.
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Preface • Introduction • A New Era • The Twenties • The Thirties • The Forties • The Fifties • The Sixties • The Seventies • The Eighties • The Nineties • The Twenty-first Century and Beyond
'Eyewear and fashion fans will truly appreciate this beautiful book … this stunning book is sure to be a collector’s item' - Eyestylist
A visual journey through the history of 20th & 21st-century eyewear design – a rich source of inspiration for collectors, as well as designers, stylists and fashion lovers of all kinds

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780500516355
Publisert
2012-10-08
Utgiver
Vendor
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Høyde
240 mm
Bredde
270 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
240

Biographical note

Simon Murray’s spectacle collection is the largest private collection in the world. He has provided glasses for movies from Batman to Indiana Jones and for movie stars from Sean Connery to Tom Cruise. Nicky Albrechtsen is the proprietor of theVintage Resource Studio in Brick Lane, London, which provides costumes and props to the theatre and media. She is the author of The Printed Square and (with Fola Solanke) Scarves, both also published by Thames & Hudson. Nicky Albrechtsen is the proprietor of the Vintage Resource Studio in Brick Lane, London, which provides costumes and props to the theatre and media.