Dark Glasses Collection (#5)

Echo Abandonee, 1922, (1923). Artist: Leon Bakst
Echo Abandonee, 1922, (1923). From International Studio, March 1923. [International Studio, Inc. New York, 1923]

General the Hon. Sir Harold Alexander, 1943. Field Marshal Harold Rupert Leofric George Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis (1891-1969)

A Radical Leader, Henry Fawcett MP, British politician and economist, 1872. Artist: Melchiorre Delfico
A Radical Leader, Henry Fawcett MP, British politician and economist, 1872. Fawcett (1833-1884) was blinded in a shooting accident in 1858

Woman under a parasol having a picnic, c1950-1969(?)

Professor Henry Fawcett, blind English statesman and economist, 1900. Fawcett (1833-1884) was blinded in a shooting accident in 1858

Henry Fawcett, MP, Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge University, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Henry Fawcett, MP, Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge University, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

Front cover of Le Monde, Febuary 1991. Le Monde (The World) is a French daily evening newspaper. The cover shows Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein at the time of the First Gulf War

Dave Douglas, 2016. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Dave Douglas and High Risk, 2016

Christian Scott Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Christian Scott, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2016

Christian Scott, 2016. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Christian Scott, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2016

Beverley Knight, 2016. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Beverley Knight, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2016

Marcus Roberts, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Marcus Roberts Trio, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2009

Jim Rotondi, 2015. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jim Rotondi, Jazz on a Winters Weekend, Southport, 2015

Chris Godber, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Chris Godber, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2013

Eric Darius, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Eric Darius, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Paul Barrere, Little Feat, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Little Feat, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Bluesman, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Bluesman, Bonita Blues Festival, Florida, 2011

Jazzman, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jazzman, Bonita Blues Festival, Florica, 2010

Trumpeter Walt Fowler, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Trumpeter Walt Fowler, Steve Gadd Band, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

At Cowes, Isle of Wight Mrs John Fane and Mrs Clarke. 1933

The department which the Kings sunlight Doctor organised at the Prince of Waless Hospital
The department which the Kings " sunlight " Doctor organised at the Prince of Waless Hospital, Tottenham. 17 December 1928

Mamie Eisenhower At West Point
West Point, New York: c. 1956. Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower shields her eyes as she watches ceremonies at the U.S. Military Academy

Diamond Jim Moran & Patty Berg Diamond Jim Moran & Patty Berg
New Orleans, Louisiana: c. 1952 Pro golfer Patty Berg meets up with New Orleans restaurateur Diamond Jim Moran at the New Orleans Womens Open golf tournament

A Happy Hippie Couple
California: c. 1969 A colorful hippie couple dressed in tie-dye and floral prints grin for the camera

A group of children move their playground toys into the pool
United States: c. 1958. A group of children move their playground toys into the pool

Two Women Sunbathing
United States: c. 1934. Two women relax on the porch on the roof of a Motohome, an experimantal prefab house in the 1930 s

Two Sisters Arrive In Style
New York, New York: 1953. Two sisters sport matching leopard-skin toreador pants upon their arrival aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth in New York

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Dangerous corners and unidentified speed car drivers at Brands Hatch, Kent, England are no match for the mysterious allure of dark glasses. Captured in April 1991 by artist Brian O'Connor at Jackie McLean's Jazz Cafe in London, these shades exude an enigmatic charm. From Bootsy Collins style star-shaped mirrored lens sunglasses created by elope inc between 1993-2013 to the nonchalant hazards faced by racing drivers at Brands Hatch, these dark glasses hold a captivating power. They warn us to 'look out, beautiful' as we navigate through life's twists and turns. Idris Muhammad mesmerized audiences with his soulful beats at Ronnie Scotts in London back in 1998. His eyes hidden behind those alluring lenses captured by Brian O'Connor. Larry Braggs continued this legacy in 2013 under the watchful eye of Alan John Ainsworth's lens. In 1967, Roland Kirk graced the stage at Black Prince in Bexley, London wearing his signature dark glasses crafted by Brian Foskett. These spectacles became symbols of his unique musical genius. Even during moments of chaos like the Carnival Mayor Kidnap in Lostwithiel, Cornwall in July 1993 or Frank Wess' performances from the swinging sixties documented again by Brian Foskett; these shades remain steadfast guardians of coolness and intrigue. The Walker Brothers donned their dark glasses while attending The Variety Club Awards at The Savoy Hotel in London while REM and Del Amitri rocked Cardiff Arms Park before a massive audience who couldn't help but be captivated by Michael Stipe's charismatic performance on that unforgettable night. Whether shielding our eyes from danger or adding an air of mystery to our look, they have become timeless accessories that transcend eras and genres. They allow us to hide behind their tinted lenses while revealing only what we choose.