Fashion Item
Featured above we have the infamous
Shutter Shades, as made popular by legendary rapper/ singer songwriter Kanye West. Although they only became widely known in recent years, Shutter Shades have been commercially available since the 1980s and were first designed by Alain Mikli, a French designer of high-end handmade eyeglasses and accessories.
These glasses are unique and work in an entirely different way than your average pair of sunglasses do. Rather than having lenses, these glasses rely on shutters to block out the sun. The shutters are attached to the frame creating the overall piece.
Although Shutter Shades have become synonymous with Kanye West, they first appeared in music videos during the 1980’s in Simple Mind’s 1982 "Obsession" video. During this era they were originally nicknamed “Venetian Blinders”, however in recent years have come to be known as Shutter Shades.
Around 500,000 pairs of Mikli glasses have been sold worldwide.
Available in colours Blue, Purple, Green, Yellow, Orange, Black, White and even Glow in the Dark shades! Prices range between £8.00 - £4.99 depending on your choice of colour.
Featuring a boxier, more stylish version of the product.