9%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Fashion Spectacles, Spectacular Fashion: Eyewear Styles and Shapes from Vintage to 2020
Simon Murray
€ 32.99
€ 29.99
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Fashion Spectacles, Spectacular Fashion: Eyewear Styles and Shapes from Vintage to 2020
Hardcover. Eyewear, which had previously been classed as purely functional, was transformed into an ultra-chic fashion accessory. This title features vintage glasses of various shapes, styles and sizes the best of 20th- and 21st-century design. Num Pages: 240 pages, 274 illustrations, 261 in colour. BIC Classification: AKTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 246 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1656.
The 20th century marked a turning point in spectacle design. Eyewear, which had previously been classed as purely functional, was transformed into an ultra-chic fashion accessory. This irresistible sourcebook features vintage glasses of all shapes, styles and sizes – the very best of 20th- and 21st-century spectacle design. It is based on Simon Murray’s amazing collection, built up over decades of avid collecting from optometrists, markets and antique shops across the globe. The book also includes futuristic eyewear, thus extending the timespan of the collection into the 2020s and beyond.
The 20th century marked a turning point in spectacle design. Eyewear, which had previously been classed as purely functional, was transformed into an ultra-chic fashion accessory. This irresistible sourcebook features vintage glasses of all shapes, styles and sizes – the very best of 20th- and 21st-century spectacle design. It is based on Simon Murray’s amazing collection, built up over decades of avid collecting from optometrists, markets and antique shops across the globe. The book also includes futuristic eyewear, thus extending the timespan of the collection into the 2020s and beyond.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500516355
SKU
9780500516355
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-2
About Simon Murray
Simon Murray’s spectacle collection is the largest private collection in the world. He has provided glasses for movies from Batman to Indiana Jones and for movie stars from Sean Connery to Tom Cruise. Nicky Albrechtsen is the proprietor of theVintage Resource Studio in Brick Lane, London, which provides costumes and props to the theatre and media. She is the author ... Read more
Reviews for Fashion Spectacles, Spectacular Fashion: Eyewear Styles and Shapes from Vintage to 2020
'Eyewear and fashion fans will truly appreciate this beautiful book … this stunning book is sure to be a collector’s item' - Eyestylist 'Lavish' - The Times 'Lavishly illustrated … filled with eye-popping fashio' - The Scotsman