The evolution of eyewear fashion

Let’s start in the 1960s: Back then, glasses were big, eye-catching and definitely made a statement. Everyone who was anyone wore these huge frames – just think of your grandma’s reading glasses or Audrey Hepburn’s sunglasses in the classic film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’.

Then came the 80s, and glasses got even bigger. Elton John led the way into an era of extravagance, where no frame was too colourful or too flashy. The following decade then saw the gradual return of minimalist chic – less was more, and suddenly rimless glasses were all the rage.

In the first few decades since the turn of the millennium, the range of uses has also diversified: smart glasses with AR and VR functions have conquered the market and are no longer dreams of the future, but ‘reality’. The possibilities are almost endless and make the glasses a gadget that goes far beyond vision correction.

The green revolution

Most recently, society in particular has gradually changed and eyewear fashion has evolved to reflect these new needs. The focus is no longer on standing out with glasses, but on being closer to nature. This manifests itself in eating habits, clothing choices, shopping trolleys and generally in the increased question of the meaningfulness of consumption.

This is where planctons comes into play. With eyewear made from recycled ocean plastic, the manufacturer from Lungern shows that style and environmental awareness can go hand in hand. Each pair of glasses is a small piece that contributes to cleaning up our oceans. Take a look at the latest collection from planctons and find your perfect pair of zero-waste glasses.