What are Tishade glasses?
Tishades - These are sunglasses or corrective glasses with absolutely round lenses, enclosed in a thin wire frame.
To understand what Tishade sunglasses are, it's enough to recall the 1960s hippie subculture and the image of John Lennon. Because of the enduring association with the musician, this model is often called "Lennons."
Historically the name (from English tea shades ) originated in the counterculture of the 1960s. During that period, these dark-lens glasses were used to conceal dilated pupils or reddened eyes. The classic lens size for tishades is medium or small. Unlike oversized models, they do not cover the eyebrows and cheekbones, leaving facial features exposed.
Distinctive features and types
The model's key design feature is a geometrically perfect round lens shape with no elongated or beveled corners. The traditional frame is crafted from thin metal (often gold, silver, or bronze), featuring a minimalist bridge and thin temples.
Classic tishades feature dark or dark green lenses, providing basic sun protection. Colored models feature translucent lenses in pink, yellow, blue, or red hues, a characteristic feature of 1970s style.
Steampunk variations include thicker frames, a double metal bridge, mirrored lenses, and side shields to block out side light.
What to combine with
In boho and festival styles, t-shirts with colored lenses complement flowing maxi dresses, fringed suede jackets, Cossack boots, and denim shorts.
Grunge and rock aesthetics call for classic dark styles. They pair with black leather biker jackets, vintage band tees, ripped jeans, and chunky lace-up boots.
In urban eclectic casual, round glasses provide a striking contrast to understated looks. They're paired with a voluminous tailored jacket, a basic white T-shirt, and straight-leg jeans. In retro '70s looks, t-shirts pair harmoniously with flared trousers, corduroy jackets, and ribbed turtlenecks.
