Wide-framed Glasses.

From Cisco Adler, to Jay-Z, there seems to be a new trend that no one is safe from.

Wide-framed glasses.



The urban-Brooklyn-chic style has grown popular due to generic and overpriced clothing stores such as Urban Outfitters and American Apparel, and these glasses seem to be the designated symbol of Hipsterdom.

While the tiny population of self-proclaimed "hipsters" find these 1980's styled frames to be attractive, the rest of the world seems to be walking around with question marks lingering over our heads:

What are some people thinking?

The worst part about these glasses is that Hollywood seems to be embracing this trend and flaunting it in the most unsuspecting of places...

The hip-hop scene.



Yes, it's true. Nothing screams "gangster" like glasses my dad wore in what he calls "the most embarrassing years of his life."


(Image courtesy of Danasdirt.com)

Many Americans fear that the economy is to blame for this sudden uprisal in ugly eye-wear. Are thrift stores to blame? Are these kids digging through their parents storage to save money on pricier glasses?

We may never know the answers...we can only hope the 80's inspired looks stays on the face, and away from the shoulder pads.




I rate this trend 2 out of 5 stars, because hey, recycling is always a positive.


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