eskimo sunglasses 204mp-2-2013
Snow goggles (Inuktitut; ilgaak or iggaak, syllabics; ᐃᓪᒑᒃ or ᐃᒡᒑᒃ) are a type of eyewear traditionally used by the Inuit people of the Arctic to prevent snow blindness. The goggles are traditionally made of a piece of bone or ivory pierced with slits but new ones may be made with wood.
The goggles fit tightly against the face so that the only light entering is through the slits. Soot was sometimes used on the inside to help cut down on glare. The slit is made narrow not only to reduce the amount of light entering but also to improve the visual acuity. The greater the width of the slits the larger the field of view.
Andre Courrege brought this idea to high fashion in the 60's in a plastic molded version and spawned ideas for different shapes incorporating the same ideals to different styles. Cateye Spectacles has one of the wrapped versions on window display now. Made in Italy, this simple frame actually fits better than the Courrege.
Andre Courrege brought this idea to high fashion in the 60's in a plastic molded version and spawned ideas for different shapes incorporating the same ideals to different styles. Cateye Spectacles has one of the wrapped versions on window display now. Made in Italy, this simple frame actually fits better than the Courrege.
Cateye Spectacles
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