Gucci Sunglasses – The history and styles of the world’s most beloved brand

More than a century has passed since the Gucci brand was established in 1906 by Guccio Gucci. The son of a craftsman, Guccio possessed great talent and vision. In 1920’s he started selling leather bags to horsemen under the brand name of Gucci and in 1938 the first retail shop was set up on the Via Condotti in Rome.

The 1950’s and 1960’s saw the brand’s popularity peaking new heights with a whole bevy of celebrities becoming Gucci followers. Some of them were iconic Hollywood personalities like Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Peter Sellers and some were fashion divas like Jackie Kennedy who become famous with her Gucci shoulder bag- now known as the ‘Jackie O’.

After a slump in the sales of the brand due to mismanagement and discord among the board of directors, Tom Ford revived its fortune in the 1990’s by presenting Gucci in an entirely new avatar and expanding the product lines to include perfumes, shoes, cosmetics, jewelry, watches and sunglasses. Today, among its popular accessories, the Gucci sunglasses collection is one of the best selling in the designer eyewear market.

The different styles of Gucci sunglasses

When it comes to luxury eyewear, there are few brands that rival Gucci. Indeed the amazing variety of breathtaking glamorous shades that the brand offers really speaks volumes of the brand’s devotion to research in eyewear fashion and trends. Some of the most popular Gucci sunglasses styles for 2010 have been:

•Gucci 1566/S sunglasses: These oversized unisex aviators are tremendously popular with the fashionista crowd. Their superb shape ensures maximum covering of the face to lend a celebrity type look. Available in black, crystal and havana colors, the Gucci 1566/S is a must buy for your fashion wardrobe collection. Buy one today and see people gawking at you in wonder.

•Gucci 1622/S sunglasses: For men who want to look dapper when they are out, the Gucci 1622/S is a sure shot favorite. The rugged aviator styles of the frames make it a hot buy for the season. This particular model is available in 6 sophisticated colors.

•Gucci 2772/S sunglasses: If there is one Gucci sunglasses model that redefines elegance, it is the Gucci 2772/S for women. The exquisitely designed temples, sleek rectangular shape and brilliant fusion of frame and lens colors make it the hottest fashion accessory that a lady could ever desire. Truly a marvel of eyewear engineering.