Being that the sun is usually shining most days unless you live in the rain forests or the Northwest, it’s hard to imagine a more efficient invention than modern day sunglasses otherwise known as shades. Nowadays, we’ve got people sporting Ray Ban and Oakleys and, of course Donna Karans and Gucci for the ladies. But where’s the love for the dude and the company that started this trend back in 1929? That love is here, my friends. And it’s mad love.
SUNGLASSES
“We doin’, big pimpin’, we spendin’ g’s” -Jay Z
INVENTED BY: SAM FOSTER
Although the original invention of sunglasses can be traced back to 12th century China, the modern sunglasses were invented by the above mentioned man, Sam Foster, whose company, Foster Grant, first began marketing shades in 1929 on the beaches of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
It wasn’t too long after that that sunglasses became a major fashion trend that continues to this day. HOORAY SAM FOSTER!
*yep, the Blue Brothers threw it down for Ray Ban
*one of the greatest ever is sponsored by Oakleys
*3 women I CAN’T stand make Gucci very, very happy
*wannabe celebrities like Ashley Tisdale like Donna Karan shades
*if Calvin wears sunglasses then they have to be cool
*she deserves a raise from this sunglasses maker
*shades, shades, for everyone!
Anyways, next time the sun’s ashining, whip out the old shades and make sure to thank Mr. Sam Foster before slipping them on.
