The Ultimate Resource For Vintage Eyewear

I was in Northern California this past weekend for a wedding, a trip that happily coincided with the Vintage Fashion Expo in San Francisco.

I spent a good chunk of Saturday combing the aisles of a giant warehouse crowded with vendors from all over the state selling clothing and accessories from every era. I'd been searching for new eyeglasses for months, and I'm still on a high from the bookish slate-colored frames from the 50's I scored at the show. They cost a fraction of what I'd been preparing myself to spend, and I love that they're totally one-of-a-kind and that they've stood the test of time both physically and stylistically. In case the rest of you out there are in the market, the seller, Allyn Scura, also has an extensive online shop. The frames shown here (style WBL-077) are similar to what I got, and are up for grabs for $40.