Once upon a time: I found this photo of a young Carrie Donovan, fashion editor and writer for publications such as New York Magazine and Vogue. This particular shot was taken in 1965, and Ms. Donovan looks simple yet stylish in her cat-eye glasses. From previous posts, you might be familiar with my penchant for those pointilicious frames, and Ms. Donovan wears them well in all black and a string of pearls.
Years later: The black outfits and pearls stayed but boy, did the glasses get bigger (and bettter!) The fashion editor became a fashion icon herself. Carrie Donovan’s signature frames became uber-popular in the late 90s, mostly due to her appearence in ads for Old Navy. Fabulous.
Now: Iris Apfel is sporting the bird-like frames, and becoming quite the fashion muse these days at the age of 89. In 2005, the noted business woman, interior designer and style icon showcased highlights of her famed wardrobe in the exhibit “Rare Bird of Fashion” at the Met which made quite the impact in both the fashion and art worlds. Big glasses and big beads all the way.
