In a recent online poll a large number of people were asked what they couldnt do without when going outdoors on a sunny day. The answer with the highest percentage was sunglasses! When King Nero of Rome used rubies and emeralds to look through at the Gladiators fighting for their lives in the Colloseum, little did he realize that the jewels in his hands would become the precursor of the most well known outdoors accessory in centuries to come.
Only now, sunglasses are more than an accessory, they are a bare necessity. What with the pollution and the sunlight falling harsher on the earth, you need something to shield the most fragile part of your body – your eyes – from damaging UV rays and all the dust and grime. An especially useful thing to have, glares are inevitably a fashion accessory as well, made popular by movie and pop celebrities sporting super – brands like a RayBan or a Gucci.
Several global companies manufacture and market shades today; one of the top most being Bausch & Lomb. Bausch manufactures a variety of sunglasses to suit different ranges and preferences. Designer shades cost more but are a very coveted fashion accessory...