In the late 1700’s a new trend in eyewear emerged on to the British fashion scene. For a gentleman of the upper classes who required a corrective lens, but wanted a less invasive option than spectacles, the monocle was a perfect and stylish solution. Made famous by characters such as…
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5 Famous Monocle Wearers
Usually reserved for the more upstanding gentleman, the monocle according to Websters is defined as “a single round lens for one eye that helps people see and that is held in place by the muscles around the eye.” This iconic piece of eyewear has been considered to be a status…