What is fueling the clip on sunglasses comeback?
Fashion trends always seem to resurface years later and with no given warning, so any fashion items you love now… keep a hold of them for when they next come back into fashion, and you can claim that it's vintage aha!
Accessories of the ‘90s such as clip-on sunglasses offer a versatile and practical eyewear option… who knows why they ever went out of fashion? It's a two-in-one great invention! Revamp … or turn back the clocks to the time of the 90s and get back in touch with your youth, embrace the resurfacing styles and tell your children that you did it first and that’s why they're cool! It's time to relook at the 90s trends with changeable clip-on lenses!
Were clip on sunglasses a thing in the 90s?
Yes. They were everywhere. If you wore glasses in the 90s, clip ons were the easy fix for sunny days. The flip up style was an absolute classic. Indoors you had clear lenses, but if you stepped outside all you had to do was just flick the shades down. Practical, quick and very '90s.
Why clip on sunglasses are popular again?
- The 90s look is back
Fashion has dragged the 90s back into the spotlight and clip ons fit right in. They feel a bit different to the usual sunglasses, and that is part of the appeal. They stand out especially when you pair them with clear lens frames or oversized styles.
- They are genuinely useful
Clip ons are still one of the simplest ways to get 'glasses and sunglasses' in one. You do not need to carry a second pair. You just clip them on when you need shade and take them off when you do not. Modern versions also come in more shapes and colours, so you are not stuck with one old school design.
- Celebs made them cool again
Clip ons started popping up again once a few of the big names started to wear them. When people saw the look on mega celebrities like Rihanna, Bella Hadid or Harry Styles, it stopped feeling like a nerdy throwback and started to look intentional.
- They suit the reuse mindset
They also fit the shift towards vintage and second hand fashion. People are more into reusing, repairing and buying older pieces. Digging out a '90s pair or adding clip ons to frames you already own is an easy way to do that without having to fork out for a whole new setup.
Summary
Clip on sunglasses making their reappearance is another trendy fashion accessory to add to your collection but also a way to take you back in time and fill you with nostalgia… with developed technology and ideas the clip on aspect can be made to look more aesthetically pleasing giving the dated trend a modern twist which can also add functionality and allow the resurfaced trend to gain even more popularity than when it was seen the first time around! Remind yourself of the iconic 90s and see what else this inspires you to do or go searching for in your loft for other ways to revamp your style or pass on to your children that they might find will come in handy or give them cool points for having ‘vintage’ clothing and accessories… and if you're not going to wear it again consider selling it and making more money than what you would’ve paid for it 30 years ago!
