Riding the Wave from Generation to Generation

Fashion Cycles have always amazed me as trends continue to return in different generations. One specific cycle I find very interesting is the resurgence of the RayBan® Wayfarer. This stylish set of shades, made their debut when Audrey Hepburn wore them in Breakfast at Tiffany’s®. But to me I vividly remember them when Jake and Elwood Blues wore them in The Blues Brothers® in 1980. The sunglasses that made their grand entrance via the silver screen have now made a major comeback as one of the most popular choice of shades for the younger generation. The Wayfarer® has now graced the pages of major fashion magazines as a must have! And the basic silhouette has been copied by many discount retailers. I personally own a pair but like to attribute my purchase to my love of the Blues Brothers. But maybe what I find so fascinating about this returning trend is how it carries across generations, even with in my own family. Like I mentioned earlier, I personally own a pair but so does my older brother, (for the record, I had mine first) and so does my Mom. And her pair is a two tone brown, while mine are the basic tortoiseshell! And to top it all off I guess my Dad had us all beat when he had his pair in the 80’s! So I guess, classic is always the way to go and in my family’s case I guess we now have the inspiration for our coordination for our Christmas card.

From one sibling duo to another...