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An eyewear style first introduced
in the 1930s and popularized 50
years later is back on fashion run-
ways and trend forecasts.
The double bridge, now sported
by men and women alike, has seen
its star continue to rise in recent
years. That positive trajectory
keeps going strong in 2020.
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Ray-Ban was reportedly the first
company to manufacture eye-
wear with a double bridge when it
launched its first aviators in 1937.
Created by Bausch & Lomb, the
Ray-Ban the Aviator was initial-
ly developed for United States
Army’s air service pilots to shield
their eyes from the glare of the
sun while flying aircraft.
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Aviators and other double-bridge
eyewear regained popularity
in the 1980s, thanks, in part, to
Hollywood influencers. Remember
1986’s Top Gun?
Today, double-bridge frames can
be found in a variety of shapes,
colours and styles. Eyewear com-
panies have come up with a variety
of creative ways to modernize this
beloved look.
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Double-bridge specs are very ap-
pealing, giving the wearer a classic,
retro look while also screaming
sophistication, style and on trend.
Here are some cool styles that
have us doing a double take - in a
good way - in 2020.
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1. FYSH Sunwear F-2048 by WestGroupe. 2. Staag Spectacles SG-Clive by Plan “B” Eyewear. 3. Blackfin Zabriskie.
4. Rye&Lye Cabernet. 5. Carrera 1027/s by Safilo. 6. Victoria’s Secret PINK PK5010 by Marcolin Group. 7. Pure 4002 by Marchon Eyewear.
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