It’s nearly impossible to picture Malcolm X without his iconic browline glasses. Learn more about the glasses Malcolm X wore in the 50s and 60s and what happened to the Sirmont.

Vintage Eyeglasses Warehouse offers a selection of Malcolm X glasses, also known as browline glasses. We produce these retro glasses with modern materials, providing the essential 1950s look of browline eyeglasses with durable frames and the perfect fit.

What Glasses Did Malcolm X Wear? Malcolm X wore glasses from Sirmont, by American Optical. The actual style is called browline and is still en vogue today. The actual style of Malcolm x glasses is defined by the classic browline which is usually made out of acetate.

Malcolm X Glasses By Preston Fassel “Malcolm X,” a 1992 film about a historical revolutionary starring one of cinema’s greatest contemporary actors and directed by one of our unique auteurs, may seem like a unique choice of subject for an optical column, but in addition to being a stellar film, Malcolm X does something very few historical ...

Malcolm X glasses is the name some us to refer to Browline eyeglasses, the most popular style of mens 1950s glasses. They also know as Clubman glasses, Clubmaster eyeglasses, or Ronsir frames, after their model names from the largest manufacturers of vintage frames.

2025年2月1日 · Malcolm X’s iconic browline glasses punctuated his strong personality and determination. Today, browline glasses have become so synonymous with him that they are often called ‘Malcolm X’ glasses.

2024年1月24日 · In this blog, we embark on a journey to unveil the iconic glasses that became synonymous with Malcolm X. Exploring the history, symbolism, and cultural impact of his eyewear, we delve into...

2024年10月31日 · Malcolm X's iconic browline glasses, specifically the American Optical Sirmont model, defined both his image and 1950s-60s eyewear fashion. The design featured a distinctive thick upper frame combining acetate and metal, with precision-ground lenses and adjustable nose pads for comfort.

2024年1月24日 · Malcolm X’s glasses featured sleek horn-rimmed frames, and while specifics of customization are unclear, their unique design set them apart. Did Malcolm X Glasses have a broader cultural impact beyond the civil rights movement?

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