What’s the deal with glasses for fashion’s sake? – EYESEEMAG

Other than rappers, we’ve seen other stars (musicians, sports people, actors), as well as influencers wearing specs, even if they don’t need them, with frames becoming fashion accessories in their own right.

Not to mention a way of tackling the clichés that image-conscious boys and girls can be stupid or uneducated. Spectacles being synonymous with learning and seriousness in the collective unconscious, they could be harnessed by an influencer or celebrity accused of being superficial to boost their credibility.

Other stars who’ve been seen in faux specs include: Justin Bieber, LeBron James, American basketball player Russell Westbrook, Gwen Stefani, Madonna, Scarlett Johansson, Chiara Ferragni, Ariana Grande, Rita Ora, Dakota Johnson, Rihanna, Hailey Baldwin, Jennifer Lopez, Ashley Benson, Jessica Alba, Cara Delevingne, Kendall Jenner, Gigi and Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski.

They can certainly come in handy for hiding tired eyes, not to mention limiting the effects of UV rays and protecting against the light emitted by electronic devices – at least if the glasses chosen are adapted for blue light. So, are they all style and no substance?

Not quite…