Using a few new materials and production methods invented in the mid-20th century, a barrage of the latest frame styles quickly followed suit and big round frames found they’d slipped off the stylistic radar. This wasn’t get rid of the queue for round frames though. Oh no! Whether it was obviously a nod towards the intellectual heroes which in fact had worn them decades before, or realization they may be found dirt-cheap used, the hippy movement with the 60s adopted the design and style as the unofficial frames with their peace loving movement. Now manifesting as sunglasses and opticals, big round glasses had doubly secured their devote pop culture history, being previously written in the stylistic history books within, not one, but two cultural revolutions.

And it’s the fact this classic style could conjure a photo of refined, studious authority that’s meant big round framed specs have never strayed past an acceptable limit from the frame style peripheral. It’s why they’ve been a choice of thinkers and visionaries alike. Most importantly, though, it’s why the frame style is on its way in a major way almost a hundred years after its first foray onto the frontlines of favor.

Big Rounded lenses are some of the few true retro classics; An item of fashion history that can still pull weight today. As frames, they’re an all rounder. They look top-notch small and wirey, or massive and chunky. They can complete a peek having a stamp of intellectualism, or they’re able to invoke a sense of care-free psychedelia. Whilst they aren’t always great for rounder faces, they are doing an excellent job of suiting most face shape.