It's been said that you can tell a lot about a man's character by looking at
his shoes. Maybe it's just me, but I don't think your Tod's driving moccasins
say much about the quality of your soul. But consider this: if the eyes are
the window to aforementioned soul, then maybe what you choose to shade them
with is the greatest personal statement you can make with a simple accessory.
Once only a practical necessity and fashion afterthought, sunglasses have
become the ultimate symbol of status - some celebrities and high-profile
jetsetters require separate suitcases just to tote their shades around the
globe. And it's not surprising that stars and civilians alike are dishing out
big bucks for great shades when you consider the cinematic iconography of
cool: Tom Cruise in his skivvies and Ray-Bans in "Risky Business;" Ah-nold's
sharp-shooting Sama shades in "Terminat... (more)