Triangle shape glasses.... the history.....where did they come from?
History of Triangle Sunglasses
Triangle sunglasses made an appearance as early as the 1960's at the time the era was going through a phase called 'retro-futurism.'
The focus was at the time how they envisioned the future to be, so fashion and furniture reflected a supposed 'glimpse into the future.'
Click on the picture below to find out more about retro-futurism in our previous article about flat top sunglasses.
As you can see from the photo below in the mid sixties sunglasses shapes were experimented with, including the triangle sunglasses shape (far left.)
In 1972, the infamous Oliver Goldsmith Pyramid sunglasses were created. These designer triangle sunglasses were created to accentuate Vidal Sassoon's iconic Bauhaus bob hair style which consisted of a really blunt fringe (last photo) and complemented the shape of the glasses well.
Triangle Sunglasses in the Eighties
In the eighties, famous people such as Grace Jones and Elton John would wear triangle shaped sunglasses. Both artists are known for being ostentatious and bold with their attire.
At the time films like back to the future in 1985 were made- where a teenage school boy is able to travel through time via a time machine.
Films like this undoubtedly prompted another resurgence of retrofuturism.
Elton John- Triangle Sunglasses designed in the early 1980's by a French designer called Mikli
Grace Jones- Triangle Sunglasses in the 1980's
These back to the future triangle sunglasses were produced in 1989 by Pizza Hut. You could get them free with your meal. These are now pretty collectible items and sell for as much as $50 a pair.
Triangle Sunglasses Women
Famous women that rock the look nowadays include lady Zoe Kravitz as pictured below.
Kelly Osbourne below
Billie Eilish below
