Entertainment & Sports
Oct. 27, 2026
The eyes have it: How a pair of glasses helped shape rock 'n' roll
From Buddy Holly's iconic black frames to Roy Orbison's dark shades and Weezer's nerd-rock look, a little-known Mexican eyewear company helped give rock 'n' roll its signature style.
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This is the story of a foreign corporation, a distinctively designed eyeglass frame and their lasting influence on American music.
The corporation
In 1925, entrepreneur Jose Cuttler founded a small company in Mexico City. The business concept was simple: to design and produce quality handmade eyeglasses to meet growing demand. The corporation, Fabrica de Armazones Opticos, would go on to produce distinctive eyeglasses worn by legendary figures of the early ...
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