Cool Shades: The History and Meaning of Sunglasses
Cool Shades examines the history of sunglasses and the meanings attached to them. Vanessa Brown considers how these familiar accessories have developed beyond their practical purpose to become significant cultural objects, offering readers an accessible introduction to their role in style, society, and everyday life.
About This Book
Cool Shades explores the history of sunglasses and their changing place in society.
The book considers sunglasses not only as useful accessories, but also as objects with cultural meaning.
It offers a focused look at how this familiar item has developed over time.
Written by Vanessa Brown, the book connects the everyday experience of wearing sunglasses with broader questions of style, identity, and symbolism.
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