Horn-rimmed glasses

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A pair of horn-rimmed glasses c. 2000

Horn-rimmed glasses are styles of eyeglasses with thicker acetate frames. Originally, the glasses were made of tortoiseshells or the horns of certain animals, but due to endangered species and environmentalist laws, shells and horns are no longer used. These glasses have become a popular geek-chic and hipster fashion item.