{"id":7430,"date":"2016-01-11T08:00:07","date_gmt":"2016-01-11T08:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/?p=7430"},"modified":"2016-01-11T08:00:07","modified_gmt":"2016-01-11T08:00:07","slug":"retro-inspired-prescription-glasses-for-modern-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/retro-inspired-prescription-glasses-for-modern-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Retro-Inspired Prescription Glasses for Modern Men"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to retro eyewear (and retro fashion in general for that matter),\u00a0most people automatically think of sassy vintage designs for women. From fifties cat eye frames to over-sized Audrey Hepburn\u00a0glasses, some of the most popular retro styles around are aimed at\u00a0female wear.\u00a0But why should the ladies\u00a0have all the fun? You may not realise\u00a0it, but there’s a huge choice of vintage-inspired specs available out there for men too.<\/p>\n

Retro-inspired glasses are set to be a big menswear trend for 2016, so if you’re a modern man looking\u00a0for a sleek style update, keep reading. We’ve got the lowdown on the best vintage eyewear styles available for you.<\/p>\n

Classic Browline Glasses<\/h2>\n

\"Ray<\/p>\n

Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

Browline glasses, horn-rimmed glasses…whatever you want to call them, these specs are one of the most popular vintage styles around right now and are perfect for achieving that oh so cool hipster look.<\/p>\n

Dating back to the 1950’s, browline glasses\u00a0are characterised by their thick top frame that sits across the\u00a0eyebrows. Like all good retro styles, the look went out of fashion for a while after the 1960’s, but saw a ressurgence in popularity when Ray Ban released their now famous Clubmaster glasses. If you’re into this look, you can’t go wrong with the\u00a0Ray Ban RX6295<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>glasses in brushed black.<\/p>\n

Retro<\/em> style icon: Malcolm X<\/em><\/p>\n

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Vintage Aviators<\/h2>\n

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Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

Aviator shades are a staple of most men’s sunglasses collection and are the epitome of cool retro style (think Tom Cruise in Top Gun), but have you considered aviator frames for your prescription glasses? Aviator glasses\u00a0combine a strong, masculine look with a vintage vibe that’s easy\u00a0to wear. They’re sleek, sophisticated and durable, with a strong metal finish and a double bridge design.<\/p>\n

Modern men \u00a0can get the aviator look with the\u00a0Hero 4202<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0glasses. Choose from gold for an authentic retro look or go for\u00a0gunmetal silver for a more contemporary\u00a0take on this classic style.<\/span><\/p>\n

Iconic Thick Rimmed\u00a0Glasses<\/h2>\n

\"Savannah<\/p>\n

Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

Next up, we’re taking inspiration from fifties style icon, Buddy Holly. The musician was known for his glasses which were somewhat of a trademark, so who better to influence your retro glasses choice?<\/p>\n

His famous glasses were a thick-rimmed wayfarer style in bold black which became a truely distinctive look that’s still recognsable. To get this dapper look yourself, check out the\u00a0Savannah 2444<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0which feature thick black frames and come in at just \u00a310.\u00a0This style remains\u00a0popular today, so is perfect for those who want subtle and easy to wear vintage eyewear.<\/p>\n

Retro<\/em> style icon: Buddy Holly<\/em><\/p>\n

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Retro Round Specs<\/h2>\n

\"Smith<\/p>\n

Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

Back in the day, round glasses were the only<\/em> style to be seen in and were much more popular than today’s square or rectangular styles, but\u00a0they dropped out of fashion a little towards the end of the 20th century. However, like all good trends they came back with a vengeance and are now one of\u00a0the most popular frame shape for those who want to adopt a cool vintage look.\u00a0This on trend frame\u00a0is a favourite of\u00a0many\u00a0male celebrities today including Tom Fletcher, Niall Horan and Ryan Gosling.<\/p>\n

If you want to go retro with round glasses, the\u00a0Smith Optics Maddox<\/a><\/strong> prescription glasses are a great choice. Made from plastic with a simple design, they’re available in a range of colours, from classic havana\u00a0brown to bold red.<\/p>\n

Men’s Metal Frames<\/h2>\n

\"Rodenstock<\/p>\n

Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

Finally, we have one of the most iconic retro looks of all time. As we’ve already said, round glasses were\u00a0the most popular choice for men’s eyewear in the past, but they gained iconic status thanks to\u00a0music legend John Lennon. His metal-framed round specs define sixties fashion for men. Metal frames are timeless and sophisticated, making them a perfect choice for the modern gentleman. Get the look with the\u00a0Rodenstock R2288<\/a><\/strong> glasses which feature round metal frames in black metal.<\/p>\n

Retro style icon: John Lennon<\/em><\/p>\n

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From bold browlines to sophisticated metal specs, there’s a huge choice of vintage-inspired glasses available for\u00a0today’s modern man. So men, which retro style are you most likely to rock in 2016? Let us know your favourite retro eyewear look in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When it comes to retro eyewear (and retro fashion in general for that matter),\u00a0most people automatically think of sassy vintage designs for women. From fifties cat eye frames to over-sized Audrey Hepburn\u00a0glasses, some of the most popular retro styles around are aimed at\u00a0female wear.\u00a0But why should the ladies\u00a0have all the fun? You may not realise\u00a0it, but there’s a huge choice of vintage-inspired specs available out there for men too. Retro-inspired glasses are set to be a big menswear trend for 2016, so if you’re a modern man looking\u00a0for a sleek style update, keep reading. We’ve got the lowdown on the best vintage eyewear styles available for you. Classic Browline Glasses Buy Now \u00bb Browline glasses, horn-rimmed glasses…whatever you want to call them, these specs are one of the most popular vintage styles around right now and are perfect for achieving that oh so cool hipster look. Dating back to the 1950’s, browline glasses\u00a0are characterised by their thick top frame that sits across the\u00a0eyebrows. Like all good retro styles, the look went out of fashion for a while after the 1960’s, but saw a ressurgence in popularity when Ray Ban released their now famous Clubmaster glasses. If you’re into this look, you can’t go wrong with the\u00a0Ray Ban RX6295\u00a0glasses in brushed black. Retro style icon: Malcolm X Vintage Aviators Buy Now \u00bb Aviator shades are a staple of most men’s sunglasses collection and are the epitome of cool retro style (think Tom Cruise in Top Gun), but have you considered aviator frames for your prescription glasses? Aviator glasses\u00a0combine a strong, masculine look with a vintage vibe that’s easy\u00a0to wear. They’re sleek, sophisticated and durable, with a strong metal finish and a double bridge design. Modern men \u00a0can get the aviator look with the\u00a0Hero 4202\u00a0glasses. Choose from gold for an authentic retro look or go for\u00a0gunmetal silver for a more contemporary\u00a0take on this classic style. Iconic Thick Rimmed\u00a0Glasses Buy Now \u00bb Next up, we’re taking inspiration from fifties style icon, Buddy Holly. The musician was known for his glasses which were somewhat of a trademark, so who better to influence your retro glasses choice? His famous glasses were a thick-rimmed wayfarer style in bold black which became a truely distinctive look that’s still recognsable. To get this dapper look yourself, check out the\u00a0Savannah 2444\u00a0which feature thick black frames and come in at just \u00a310.\u00a0This style remains\u00a0popular today, so is perfect for those who want subtle and easy to wear vintage eyewear. Retro style icon: Buddy Holly Retro Round Specs Buy Now \u00bb Back in the day, round glasses were the only style to be seen in and were much more popular than today’s square or rectangular styles, but\u00a0they dropped out of fashion a little towards the end of the 20th century. However, like all good trends they came back with a vengeance and are now one of\u00a0the most popular frame shape for those who want to adopt a cool vintage look.\u00a0This on trend frame\u00a0is a favourite of\u00a0many\u00a0male celebrities today including Tom Fletcher, Niall Horan and Ryan Gosling. If you want to go retro with round glasses, the\u00a0Smith Optics Maddox prescription glasses are a great choice. Made from plastic with a simple design, they’re available in a range of colours, from classic havana\u00a0brown to bold red. Men’s Metal Frames Buy Now \u00bb Finally, we have one of the most iconic retro looks of all time. As we’ve already said, round glasses were\u00a0the most popular choice for men’s eyewear in the past, but they gained iconic status thanks to\u00a0music legend John Lennon. His metal-framed round specs define sixties fashion for men. Metal frames are timeless and sophisticated, making them a perfect choice for the modern gentleman. Get the look with the\u00a0Rodenstock R2288 glasses which feature round metal frames in black metal. Retro style icon: John Lennon From bold browlines to sophisticated metal specs, there’s a huge choice of vintage-inspired glasses available for\u00a0today’s modern man. So men, which retro style are you most likely to rock in 2016? Let us know your favourite retro eyewear look in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":7435,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[545,1053,1254,1264,1918,2383,2448,3202,3279,3638,4258,4487,4499,5511,5695,5811,5919,5955,6069,6335,7446,7451],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7430"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7430"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7430\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7435"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7430"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7430"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7430"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}