What's the Word?

Clubmaster

No, it's not just a word for you on your weekends.
We're all familiar with the Wayfarer sunglasses made and popularized by Ray-Ban:

Original Wayfarer (Ray-Ban)

But it's slightly more sophisticated sibling isn't found in every dollar store in various shockingly bright plastic colors. The Clubmaster looks like the Wayfarer but is only plastic on the brow and arms. The bottom rims are lined with only metal. A new retro craze and shows like Mad Men have brought this look back in a big way for Spring 2013.

The origin: These were invented in 1947 then soared in popularity to account for over half of all sunglasses sales in the 1950's. Like the Wayfarers, Clubmasters were popularized by Ray-Ban. They were originally called "brownies," which is short for "Browline Glasses."Both Malcolm X and Colonel Sanders famously are pictured sporting Clubmasters.

Clubmaster (Ray-Ban)

Matte Brown Tortoiseshell Monroe (Rag & Bone)

Bernard (Need Supply Co.)

Protect your eyes while looking fabulous!

Bisous,
Irene