{"id":16407,"date":"2024-10-18T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/?p=16407"},"modified":"2024-10-22T12:18:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T11:18:23","slug":"timeless-classics-london-retro-archives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/timeless-classics-london-retro-archives\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover timeless classics with our London Retro Archives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience the finest vintage eyewear with our London Retro Archives range. A nostalgic nod to an unforgettable decade, this eye-catching collection is inspired by a recent demand for classic 1950s-style fashion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/brands\/london-retro\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-logo.jpg\" alt=\"London Retro Archives\" class=\"wp-image-16414\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-logo.jpg 945w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-logo-300x43.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-logo-768x111.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-logo-830x120.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-logo-400x58.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You may actually recognise some of these frames! The reason this collection is called London Retro Archives is because we have previously launched these distinctive designs and have decided to bring them back due to popular demand. All of these top-selling styles have returned to our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/keaton-honey-havana-gold-l-16394?aspect=front\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-keaton.jpg\" alt=\"A phantos shape frame in honey havana colour with gold details\" class=\"wp-image-16500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-keaton.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-keaton-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-keaton-400x173.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/keaton-honey-havana-gold-l-16394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keaton<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/redford-satin-gold-havana-l-16399?aspect=front\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-redford.jpg\" alt=\"A retro style gold colour metal frame\" class=\"wp-image-16502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-redford.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-redford-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-redford-400x173.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/redford-satin-gold-havana-l-16399?aspect=front\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Redford<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/reggie-green-crystal-m-16389\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-reggie.jpg\" alt=\"A square-shaped acetate frame in 2-tone, with dark green on top and crystal at the bottom\" class=\"wp-image-16503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-reggie.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-reggie-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-reggie-400x173.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/reggie-green-crystal-m-16389?aspect=front\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reggie<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/london-retro-walt\/?prca=PRCA50141333&amp;aspect=front\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-walt.jpg\" alt=\"A retro looking slim rectangle acetate frame in a translucent dark blue colour\" class=\"wp-image-16504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-walt.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-walt-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lr-walt-400x173.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/walt-translucent-dark-blue-s-16391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walt<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/brands\/london-retro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SHOP LONDON RETRO<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/walt-havana-s-16392?aspect=front\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film-1-1024x384.jpg\" alt=\"Old film showing a few different pairs of London Retro Archives glasses in yellow background\" class=\"wp-image-16491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film-1-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film-1-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film-1-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film-1-830x311.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film-1-400x150.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>The revival of 1950s fashion trends<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1950s was the golden age of the movie star and also the music legend, from James Dean and Grace Kelly to Elvis. Other style icons like Marlon Brando, Judy Garland and Buddy Holly also had a big influence on fashion. It was a transformative time when, after the Second World War, young people sought more daring and modern fashion choices to express themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart and traditional clothing still had its place yet fashion icons of the time also wanted daring designs that struck the balance between formal and casual wear when it came to clothing and accessories. This was largely due to the rebellious influences of rock \u2018n roll music which celebrated a whole new era of fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we are seeing a big revival of these classic 1950s trends with many trendsetters favouring a suave pompadour hairstyle or elegant side-parted waves along with classic clothing and eyewear designs. This is likely due to the resurgence of the so-called \u2018old money\u2019 aesthetic which has been taking social media by storm of late. This classic aesthetic is largely made up of bold plaid prints, polo shirts, denim jackets, turtlenecks and chunky eyewear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/brands\/london-retro\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-divider-1024x370.jpg\" alt=\"Three pairs of glasses lay on a beige background with a few retro items around them\" class=\"wp-image-16488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-divider-1024x370.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-divider-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-divider-768x278.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-divider-830x300.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-divider-400x145.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-divider.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes London Retro Archives frames unique?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The trendy frames within our London Retro Archives Collection are made with the highest attention to detail and have sophisticated design details. Every frame has classic 1950s influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-shape-1.jpg\" alt=\"The bridge and nose pad of a pair of metal glasses\" class=\"wp-image-16441\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-shape-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-shape-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-shape-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-shape-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-shape-1-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong><strong>Old-school silhouettes<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>All the most iconic eyewear shapes from retro phantos to adventurous Aviator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-colourways.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of an acetate frame in two colour tones\" class=\"wp-image-16439\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-colourways.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-colourways-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-colourways-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-colourways-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-colourways-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong><strong><strong>Sophisticated colourways<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A classic and refined colour palette comprising all your favourites plus a few colourful alternatives!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-hinge-1.jpg\" alt=\"A perspective shot of an acetate frame with metal hinge side detail\" class=\"wp-image-16440\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-hinge-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-hinge-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-hinge-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-hinge-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-hinge-1-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Quality hinge design<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The hinges are unique, stylish and offer maximum durability. They enhance the overall quality of the frame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www-master-qa.evegdqa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-300x1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-768x1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1536x2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-2048x3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Feel like a 50s Hollywood icon<\/strong><\/strong><div><span style=\"font-weight: 700;\"><\/span><\/div><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our London Retro Archives Collection captures the iconic fashion of the 1950s. Elevate your style and feel like an on-screen icon with these attention-grabbing designs. Complement your favourite 50s-style fashion pieces with these statement designs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/brands\/london-retro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SHOP LONDON RETRO<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film2-1-1024x384.jpg\" alt=\"Old film showing a few different pairs of London Retro Archives glasses in beige background\" class=\"wp-image-16553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film2-1-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film2-1-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film2-1-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film2-1-830x311.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film2-1-400x150.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LR-archives-film2-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience the finest vintage eyewear with our London Retro Archives range. A nostalgic nod to an unforgettable decade, this eye-catching collection is inspired by a recent demand for classic 1950s-style fashion. You may actually recognise some of these frames! 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