Sex symbol & beauty icon. Just two of the words to best describe Marilyn Monroe: famous movie star and symbol of Hollywood cinema of the 20th century. The fascination of Marilyn Monroe seems to continue to captivate the world long after she passed. With over 400 books written about her, oodles of Marilyn Monroe wannabes and lookalikes continue to appear in various forms of entertainment.
Her enduring popularity and the world’s obsession with the American actress and model continues to this day. She is considered a modern icon with only a few rivals such Elvis Presley and Audrey Hepburn.
A valuable brand name, corporations such as Max Factor, Chanel, Mercedes-Benz, and Absolut Vodka have at one point or another released limited edition products dedicated to her name.
In 1953, she was named The Most Advertised Girl In The World by the Advertising Association of the West.
The brand endorsement has extended into creating Marilyn Monroe glasses and Marilyn Monroe sunglasses. The eyewear collection is inspired by one of the films Marilyn Monroe starred in called: Some Like It Hot.
The film is ranked 14 on the American Film Institute’s original 100 Greatest American Movies of All Time list. Through this collection, you too can celebrate her life.
She Loved Her Glasses
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Whether on set filming or outside the studios, she wore glasses that exudes elegance and beauty. And one can’t help the desire to want to emulate her unique sense of style.
The collection consists of embellished design, cat-eyed shape, patterns such as marble effect all of which are ultra-feminine and ideal for everyday and occasion wear.
The collection offers the wearer the chance to celebrate the life of Marilyn Monroe’s timeless style with this modern accessory.
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Cat Eye Style
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A beautiful throwback of Marilyn wearing cute cat-eye glasses.
You can get a similar pair like the Marilyn Monroe MMO146. The semi-rimless are both fashionable and practical. The style is available in black, blue and brown.
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Clear Glasses
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The Hollywood actress in a surprise or shock mode.
An uncommon colour for frames. All the more reason why Marilyn Monroe THEMARILYN is worth purchasing. Other available colours are red and black.
Alternatively, the semi half clear and half dark frame breaks the rule of always having a single colour for the frames. The glasses offer a smart approach to this essential accessory.
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Marbled
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As always, the ever so captivating Marilyn looking fabulous in one of her movies called How To Marry A Millionaire (1953).
You can also draw attention to your spectacles by going for something colourful like the Marilyn Monroe MMO113 in brown and sea blue colours. The beauty of the glasses is the marbled effect. You can’t deny the fact that these colours are very summery.
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