It"s official: having been spotted on movie stars, models, and other influencers, the eyeglass chain is no longer just kitschy or simply old-fashion. Younger generations are embracing this accessory that has become such a phenomenon that major labels are outdoing one another with ultra-stylish versions, transforming it into a real piece of jewelry. On the occasion of World Sight Day, here"s the scoop on this practical and trendy accessory.
Granny is obviously a fashion trendsetter—even though she may not know it herself—and her style is most popular among young fashionistas! After having revived the cardigan, scarves, barrettes, and even knitting, now granny is bringing out her eyeglass chains from the back of the closet. It might seem simply eccentric but it"s another example of a wave of nostalgia in fashion for an era we never knew—and it goes beyond Generation Zs and millennials and a propensity for everything 1990s and 2000s. This time the trend goes back four decades earlier to a period when eyeglass chains were not just an aesthetic choice but above all a practical one, in fact for many wearers they were not even considered fashion accessories. Obviously this is no longer the case. Thanks to a slew of ultra-creative designers, this piece of jewelry is getting a new lease on life. It may even be the must-have accessory for the end of the year.
On social networks, particularly TikTok and Instagram, eyeglass chains are now showing up in thousands of publications, paired with as many trends, which is the key factor showing their versatility. On the Chinese social network, the hashtag #eyeglasschain has already racked up several hundred thousands of views, and this is without counting, as always, on the many variations of the term. And the videos using the hashtag show us a nearly infinite number of ways to wear the accessory, as well as its many variations, for all genders. Because the eyeglass chain of today is indeed gender neutral.
For an idea of how the celebrities are wearing it, check out French model and TV personality Iris Mittenaere who chose a beaded model earlier this year for her holidays in Abu Dhabi, and Kim Kardashian who, more recently, made the eyeglass chain into a true punk accessory. The reality TV star opted for a (fake) nose piercing connected to many chains, including one connected to her sunglasses. That should reignite some interest in an accessory once considered tacky.
There"s no longer any reason to resist the call of an eyeglass chain and its double advantage: being at the cutting edge of style, while always having your specs nearby. Functional and aesthetic, right on trend.
First Published: Oct 15, 2022, 08:27
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