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1980’s

The trend of oversized lenses continued from the 70’s into the 80’s. Elaborate and gaudy designs in women’s glasses became popular. Faceted eyeglasses and tri color lenses as seen on Saturday Night Lives 'Coffee Talk' skit with Mike Myers exemplified this trend.

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