Between music videos, press appearances, concerts, and street style, pop stars offer endless style inspiration alongside their catchy tunes. Because of their proximity to the fashion world, they are often seen rotating between the trendiest of shades and no-fail style staples. Read on for nine of the hottest celebrity sunglasses looks—and how to get the look yourself.
Some rock stars are iconic beyond their music. They’re stylish as all get-out. And the distinctive eyewear they select becomes fused to their brands.
Think John Lennon and his world-famous skinny round frames. It’s almost hard to think of the latter-day Elvis—white jumpsuit and all—without including a loud pair of aviator sunglasses in the image.
Let’s look at the famous eyewear of Lennon, Presley and four more music legends of rock and roll.
There are some TV personalities you just can’t picture without their signature style eyeglasses. Whether they rock the same style as their TV counterpart or not, the television celebrities have great style on and off the screen. We gathered some of the most notable glasses-wearing TV stars and the frames you can shop to steal their style.
In celebration of Presidents Day, let’s look back at some well-known Presidents and their famous glasses.
Did you know almost all of the Presidents needed at least a reading prescription, but nearly none of them were photographed or documented wearing them? Most say it’s because it exuded a sign of weakness (something you don’t want when you are the highest power of the land). Although in the case of one of our presidents, his use of glasses actually saved his life.
In 1912 Teddy Roosevelt was on his way to give a speech when an assassination attempt occurred, but because of his 50 pages of notes and steel reinforced glasses case the bullet was slowed down and saved his life. Roosevelt went on to give over an 84-minute speech with a shot wound to his chest.
We look to celebrities to help us determine what’s cool and trending in the world of fashion. They have all of the right connections and stylists at their disposal to look their very best, no matter where they choose to spend their time. And when it comes to celebrities with glasses, they always have the most stylish and trendiest looks.
Of course, many celebrities have big incomes and can pay the big bucks to have someone dress them from head to toe, but when it comes to sporting the best specs, celebrities are just like us.
Take a look at the eyewear below worn by your favorite stars to help inspire your very own look.
