Rectangle glasses have been around since the 1940s. In fact, these glasses ushered in the “Harlequin” look with rectangular lenses and thick frames. They were also intertwined with the vintage cat-eye glasses look that has seen a recent resurgence in popularity.
While the earliest versions were scholarly and somewhat rigid in design and appearance, rectangle eyewear made a huge return in 1995 with jazzy, contemporary aesthetics. These were popularized on the silver screen by many actors in the movie “Clueless.”  Today, these spectacles are designed with modern designs, comfort, and durability in mind.