Did you know that acetate glasses, despite looking and feeling wonderfully modern, actually have roots stretching back to the early 20th century? It’s true! Before the sleek, colorful frames we know today, acetate was initially developed as a safer alternative to celluloid – a highly flammable material often used in filmmaking and, yes, even eyewear. Imagine going to the optician and being warned your glasses might spontaneously combust! Thankfully, those days are long gone. I remember distinctly the struggle of…
