A common association with round glasses is that of polite scholars and pedants. Many people in the past were afraid to wear round glasses because of this stereotype. Despite this stereotype, round glasses have persisted over time. John Lennon, the soul of the legendary Beatles, was known for his love of metal round glasses. Many leading singers such as Liam Gallagher, Boy George and Elton John have also been spotted favoring this style.

With the prevalence of nostalgia these days, round frames have become a huge and powerful fashion accessory among the masses. Eyewear brands around the world have released round frame designs to counter this craze. Today, true fashion lovers can comfortably and confidently wear standard round frames no matter what material they are made of.

The origins of round eyeglasses can be traced back to the early 1900s. During that time, society began to embrace the trend of eyeglasses. However, due to technological limitations, lenses could only be cut into simple shapes. As a result, eyeglasses were mainly dominated by round frames. Until the 1930s, gold-encrusted round frames remained the most common style worn by eyeglass wearers. Looking at historical photos, we can see that many Chinese literati of this era wore a pair of small circle glasses mens on their faces, such as Hu Shi, Xu Zimo, and Zhu Ziqing. This is why there exists an association with round glasses and scholars and academics. Different styles of round eyeglasses can bring out a completely different feel, and they don't have to be vintage. Small metal round frames with small rims certainly carry a nostalgic feel and are the perfect accompaniment to a collegiate or vintage look. Round glasses, when added to different colors, materials, and forms, can be different, interesting, and stylish, and this has nothing to do with the retro aspect!