WHERE DID THE MONOCLE GO? The History of This Unique Eyewear
From Benjamin Franklin’s glasses to the gargoyles of the ‘90s, eyewear trends provide us with unique insight into the different generations during which they were famous. Glasses make a statement, not just in the fashion world, but in everyday life, as well. Take the monocle for example. The monocle was a sign of status and elitism in the 19th century. But it didn’t happen that way organically. Monocles were custom-fit to the ocular orbit of the eye. This feature made them more expensive, which in
Popularity amongst German commanders in World War I started an association that the monocle could not shake. When Europeans saw the piece of eyewear, they immediately thought of warmongering, power-hungry leaders. By the time World War II ended, the monocle was all but extinct. Advancements in glasses and the development of contact lenses forever banished the monocle to the outer rim of eyewear. Banished, but not gone.
turn drew a higher-end purchaser. A snowball effect ensued when the upper class began to incorporate ivory and precious metals into their frames, and monocles soon priced out the middle class. These pocket glasses weren’t just for capitalists and elitist peanuts. They also became very popular in the military. Troops at the time who couldn’t pass an eye exam could still have a quick and easy way to read documents or maps. But the ensuing popularity within the military would lead to the monocle’s ultimate demise.
You can still find monocles even today. Plenty of online stores carry them and will also fulfill prescriptions for you. A monocle may not be our specialty, but we do perform LASIK and carry a wide variety of traditional frames.
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One-Pot VEGAN SPAGHETTI
INGREDIENTS
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth • 9 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti • 1 small zucchini, cut into semicircles • 1 red onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 1/2 cup broccoli florets • 1 handful kale, roughly chopped • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs • Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS 1. Bring broth to a boil in a large pot. Add all ingredients except the broccoli and kale, and simmer for 9 minutes. 2. Add broccoli and kale, and simmer 3 more minutes. Remove from heat when pasta is al dente. 3. Transfer to a bowl and serve.
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