Locs Sunglasses
Locs sunglasses have been an element of Urban fashion since at least the mid to late 1980s.The style was adopted by Pioneering Gangster Rap artist's such as Eric Write AKA Eazy E and his pioneering Gangster Rap Band NWA.Locs Shades as they became to be known were a integral part of the official style of dress and were considered and still are in some circles to be a very necessary component to ones attire especially within more street gang related sub cultures and circles.Around this time they were also adopted by a large group of the California Penal System and the preferred style of eyewear for the criminal elite.
Later on towards the early nineties the style was adopted by many other sub culture groups including Latino Street culture. Motorcycle Clubs and many other underworld subcultures.The style of the Locs Sunglasses depicts an image of a cold hard indifferent individual. It is believed by many that the dark lenses of the locs shades makes it impossible and harder for an individual to read a perceived opponents or potential victims emotions and or intents.
In and amongst themselves these simple sunglasses have taken on a whole other nuance and subversive set of meanings. With very intricate over and undertones conveying a Hardcore Gangster or criminal look. In more recent times the style is still a readily accepted staple of hip hop fashion. With any internet search returning hundreds of thousands of responses.Many current hip hop artists still continue the trend and mention the style of Loc Sunglasses in their music that sees heavy rotation on major radio stations.
In the modern internet age it is possible to purchase a retro pair of Locs from many online retailers. It is even now possible to purchase these Locs Shades personalized with your city or favorite short phrase engraved on the sides of the temples.
References[edit]
- Eazy E ASAP Rocky Lyrics http://genius.com/1327919/A-ap-rocky-suddenly/Locs-got-me-blind-thugging-like-im-eazy-e-up-in-his-prime
- Locs Sunglasses gaining in popularity from Yahoo news https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/Locs-Sunglasses-Popularized-iw-1110571411.html
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