Angela Davis A political activist, Angela Davis first came to prominence in the 1960s and could be easily identified by her voluptuous ‘fro. However, every now and again, she could be spotted in some optical frames—gravitating mostly toward lightweight rounds.
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Rosa Parks Another Civil Rights leader, Rosa Park is of course known for refusing to go to the back of the bus in segregated Montgomery, but this phenomenal woman was often seen wearing rimless optical frames.
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Anna Wintour Notorious for being super private, with a reputation for being cutthroat, Vogue Editor-in-Chief (who is still very much a part of Conde Nast) is hardly ever seen without her oversized sunglasses. Whether she is front row at a fashion show, conducting a simple meeting or answering 73 Questions for the magazine she heads.
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Iris Apfel Can we mention oversized eyewear without mentioning Iris Apfel? According to her Instagram bio, the renowned interior designer believes that “more is more and less is a bore,” a motto best evidenced by her choice of accessories. She is often see with oversized and colorful necklaces, bracelets and of course, those oversized frames. Her look is so signature that the 96-year-old just became the oldest person to have a Barbie made after her.
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Billie Jean King A force to be reckoned with on and off the tennis court, Billie Jean King never shied away from wearing her glasses while playing. The 39 Grand Slam title winner could often be seen with lightweight gold titanium frames, which were presumably easier to run around with while playing.
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