The 1930s were a big deal for glasses. Companies in America, Italy, France, Germany, and Austria started popping up everywhere. Eyewear got a serious upgrade—better designs, smarter features. Things were moving fast.
In 1932, Carl Zeiss shook things up with their priviest glasses. These had pentoscopic lenses—oval up top, rounded below. Your eyebrows stayed in view, which was neat. The temples sat high on the frame, with bendy ends you could tweak to fit your ears just right. Comfort and style, sorted.
Then, in 1937, Bausch and Lomb took it further. They dropped the Aviator glasses under Ray-Ban. Built for pilots, inspired by those priviest specs. Sleek, practical, and spot-on for flying. Didn’t take long for everyone to love them—aviators turned into a classic that’s still kicking today.
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The ‘30s also brought back rimless glasses. They’d been around since the 1800s, but people started digging them again. Simple, clean, and suddenly a fashion win. That old-school look hooked folks hard.
Aviators still hold strong now. They’ve got history—innovation, usefulness, and a cool factor that doesn’t quit. At iPOP Eyewear, we’ve got a stack of them—vintage vibes mixed with modern twists. Check our range if you’re into that retro feel with a fresh edge.
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The story of aviators is wild—from clever fixes in the ‘30s to a style that’s never faded. It’s all about craft and lasting pull.
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