Argo Takes Eyewear Back Almost 40 Years

John Goodman from Argo

"Ben Affleck's Argo has been praised for its direction, writing, cinematography and acting. But another admirable aspect of this ‘70s period thriller -- based on the actual secret 1979 rescue of six Americans during the Iranian hostage situation -- is the authentic costumes, designed by Jacqueline West and the distinctive film's ‘70s eyewear," goes the Hollywood Reporter. "Fact is that most people -- even those who actually remember the ‘70s -- have completely forgotten how many people wore eye glasses back then. Big, heavy, thick-rimmed eyewear." Read more.