1970s Glasses - Glasses by Decade

1970s Glasses: Retro Frames with Vintage Charm

The aviator is easily the most iconic style of the 1970s, popularized by pilots; the style features teardrop-shaped lenses and thin metal frames. The 1970s also witnessed an experimentation in materials and colors that we can see in pop culture movements such as disco. Plastic chunky frames in earth tones, including amber, tortoiseshell, and deep browns, were popular, and there was a rise in gradient and tinted lenses. 

There also was a counterculture movement that favored the more sleek wireframe. Funky, flamboyant, and understated, the 70s cultural and design climate was a breeding ground for innovative and lasting eyewear design.