{"id":10976,"date":"2016-07-23T11:00:21","date_gmt":"2016-07-23T11:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/?p=10976"},"modified":"2016-07-23T11:00:21","modified_gmt":"2016-07-23T11:00:21","slug":"james-dean-eyewear-get-the-look-of-the-1950s-legend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/james-dean-eyewear-get-the-look-of-the-1950s-legend\/","title":{"rendered":"James Dean: Best Glasses Looks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">James Dean, known for his bad boy on-screen persona and thrill-seeking spirit, is the inspiration behind the new James Dean Eyewear range by <a href=\"http:\/\/brulimar.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brulimar<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The legend has inspired the two collections in this range where fans can choose between optical and sun frames, all designed with a 1950s retro vibe in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">James is a symbol, not only for teenage angst and recklessness, but also for style. He made glasses ultra-cool in the 1950s, wearing them because he was near-sighted, making a fashion statement without even intending to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">His legacy lives on, not only in songs by Madonna and Taylor Swift, but through this collection of classic, sophisticated eyewear with a quirky James Dean inspired twist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019ve picked out some of the best eyewear in this range to help you get that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">James Dean daydream look in your eyes.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Optical Collection<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/x-fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/james-dean-glasses-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10977 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/x-fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/james-dean-glasses-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Legend James Dean wearing glasses.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inspired by vintage photos of James in glasses, the retro frames in this new eyewear collection are quirky,\u00a0sophisticated and have the JD signature on the temples.\u00a0His distinctive style of a white t-shirt, blue jeans and round framed glasses is captured in this collection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">James Dean JDO632<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/3852_23_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Dean JDO632<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/james-dean\/jdo632\/ss3852.23.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inspired by those iconic photographs of James drinking coffee, these circle frames with a high bridge and metal hinges are a style that was a favourite with the legend. Make a statement in these<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/james-dean\/jdo632\/ss3852.23.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JDO632<\/a><\/strong><\/span> timeless tortoise shell frames in Amber or Blond. The <strong>JDO632<\/strong>\u00a0frames are also available in Black for a classic look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>James Dean JDO603<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/3852_07_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Dean JDO603<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/james-dean\/jdo603\/ss3852.07.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These flattering rectangular <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/james-dean\/jdo603\/ss3852.07.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JDO603<\/a><\/strong><\/span> frames are available in Black, Navy and Demi Brown. For a vintage twist on this pair of every day glasses try the Demi Brown. Or, add a pop of colour to your look with the light blue details on the Navy frames.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">James Dean JDO604<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/3852_06_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Dean JDO604<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/james-dean\/jdo604\/ss3852.06.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These retro frames with metal rims and an acetate brow-bar have come back in style and are a popular design today. James was photographed in the 1950s in horn rimmed tortoise shell specs similar to the Amber <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/james-dean\/jdo604\/ss3852.06.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JDO604<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0frames. These frames are also available in Black.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">James Dean JDO609<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/3852_01_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Dean JDO609<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/james-dean\/jdo609\/ss3852.01.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These sleek semi-rimless frames are a timeless pair of specs, the slim temples making them perfect for every day wear. The metal detailing on the hinges was a feature in many of the glasses James was photographed wearing. The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/james-dean\/jdo609\/ss3852.01.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JDO609<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0frames\u00a0are available in Matt Blue, Matt Black and Navy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Sun Collection<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/x-fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/james-dean-sunglasses-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10978 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/x-fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/james-dean-sunglasses-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Legend James Dean wearing sunglasses.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is a nod to James\u2019 thrill-seeking hobby, car racing on all the frames in the Sun Collection. The subtle checkerboard pattern on the inner temples of these frames honours the passion he had for the hobby that ultimately led to his tragic death in 1955.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>James Dean JDS100<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/3854_04_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Dean JDS100<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/sunglasses\/james-dean\/jds100\/ss3854.04.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Everyone needs a pair of aviator sunglasses in their collection and these <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/sunglasses\/james-dean\/jds100\/ss3854.04.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JDS100<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0frames will look great on everyone. These classic aviators with a straight wire top bar are similar to a pair of sunglasses James was spotted wearing <em>back in the day.<\/em> They are available in Light Gunmetal, Silver and Gold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>James Dean JDS101<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/3854_03_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Dean JDS101<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/sunglasses\/james-dean\/jds101\/ss3854.03.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>James Dean JDS101:<\/strong> Be daring, just like James, and try something a little different with these <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/sunglasses\/james-dean\/jds101\/ss3854.03.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JDS101<\/a><\/strong><\/span> sunnies in Crystal. The square frames with a subtle sparkle along the temples and around the bold blue lenses are the perfect pair of statement sunglasses for the summer. They are also available in Matt Black, Amber and Demi Brown.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">James Dean JDS102<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/3854_02_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Dean JDS102<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/sunglasses\/james-dean\/jds102\/ss3854.02.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>James Dean JDS102:<\/strong> These square<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/sunglasses\/james-dean\/jds102\/ss3854.02.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> JDS102<\/a><\/strong><\/span> frames in Black with slightly oversized lenses create a striking look. The simple shape and metal detail on the hinges make these sunnies the perfect pair if a sophisticated classic look is what you\u2019re after this summer. These frames also come in Demi Brown and Amber.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">James Dean JDS104<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/3854_01_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Dean JDS104<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/sunglasses\/james-dean\/jds104\/ss3854.01.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>James Dean JDS104:<\/strong> The metal eye-rimmed <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/sunglasses\/james-dean\/jds104\/ss3854.01.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JDS104<\/a><\/strong><\/span> sunnies in Demi Brown are the perfect pair of quirky sunglasses to spice up your summer look. The blue lenses add a modern twist to the retro frames with tortoise shell temples. The <strong>JDS104<\/strong> sunglasses are also available in Black, Brown and Olive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All of the James Dean Eyewear collections are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/sunglasses\/designer\/james-dean\/d31872\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SelectSpecs<\/a> now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you think this collection captures the character of the legend? Which pair is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>James Dean wasn&#8217;t the only 50&#8217;s star to wear glasses &#8211; see Marlon Brando through the looking glass <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/brando-though-the-looking-glass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>  \u00a0  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>James Dean, known for his bad boy on-screen persona and thrill-seeking spirit, is the inspiration behind the new James Dean Eyewear range by Brulimar. The legend has inspired the two collections in this range where fans can choose between optical and sun frames, all designed with a 1950s retro vibe in mind. James is a symbol, not only for teenage angst and recklessness, but also for style. He made glasses ultra-cool in the 1950s, wearing them because he was near-sighted, making a fashion statement without even intending to. His legacy lives on, not only in songs by Madonna and Taylor Swift, but through this collection of classic, sophisticated eyewear with a quirky James Dean inspired twist. We\u2019ve picked out some of the best eyewear in this range to help you get that James Dean daydream look in your eyes. The Optical Collection Inspired by vintage photos of James in glasses, the retro frames in this new eyewear collection are quirky,\u00a0sophisticated and have the JD signature on the temples.\u00a0His distinctive style of a white t-shirt, blue jeans and round framed glasses is captured in this collection. James Dean JDO632 Buy Now \u00bb Inspired by those iconic photographs of James drinking coffee, these circle frames with a high bridge and metal hinges are a style that was a favourite with the legend. Make a statement in these JDO632 timeless tortoise shell frames in Amber or Blond. The JDO632\u00a0frames are also available in Black for a classic look. James Dean JDO603 Buy Now \u00bb These flattering rectangular JDO603 frames are available in Black, Navy and Demi Brown. For a vintage twist on this pair of every day glasses try the Demi Brown. Or, add a pop of colour to your look with the light blue details on the Navy frames. James Dean JDO604 Buy Now \u00bb These retro frames with metal rims and an acetate brow-bar have come back in style and are a popular design today. James was photographed in the 1950s in horn rimmed tortoise shell specs similar to the Amber JDO604\u00a0frames. These frames are also available in Black. James Dean JDO609 Buy Now \u00bb These sleek semi-rimless frames are a timeless pair of specs, the slim temples making them perfect for every day wear. The metal detailing on the hinges was a feature in many of the glasses James was photographed wearing. The JDO609\u00a0frames\u00a0are available in Matt Blue, Matt Black and Navy. The Sun Collection There is a nod to James\u2019 thrill-seeking hobby, car racing on all the frames in the Sun Collection. The subtle checkerboard pattern on the inner temples of these frames honours the passion he had for the hobby that ultimately led to his tragic death in 1955. James Dean JDS100 Buy Now \u00bb Everyone needs a pair of aviator sunglasses in their collection and these JDS100\u00a0frames will look great on everyone. These classic aviators with a straight wire top bar are similar to a pair of sunglasses James was spotted wearing back in the day. They are available in Light Gunmetal, Silver and Gold. James Dean JDS101 Buy Now \u00bb James Dean JDS101: Be daring, just like James, and try something a little different with these JDS101 sunnies in Crystal. The square frames with a subtle sparkle along the temples and around the bold blue lenses are the perfect pair of statement sunglasses for the summer. They are also available in Matt Black, Amber and Demi Brown. James Dean JDS102 Buy Now \u00bb James Dean JDS102: These square JDS102 frames in Black with slightly oversized lenses create a striking look. The simple shape and metal detail on the hinges make these sunnies the perfect pair if a sophisticated classic look is what you\u2019re after this summer. These frames also come in Demi Brown and Amber. James Dean JDS104 Buy Now \u00bb James Dean JDS104: The metal eye-rimmed JDS104 sunnies in Demi Brown are the perfect pair of quirky sunglasses to spice up your summer look. The blue lenses add a modern twist to the retro frames with tortoise shell temples. The JDS104 sunglasses are also available in Black, Brown and Olive. All of the James Dean Eyewear collections are available at SelectSpecs now. Do you think this collection captures the character of the legend? Which pair is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below! 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