Gallery: Infographic: The Most Iconic Eyewear in History

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    The Chart of Famous Eyewear illustrates more than 70 icon frames. *Image: Pop Chart Lab*
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    "With so many frames being similar, especially some of the historical glasses, we made cuts for the sake of variety and the overall design," says Pop Chart's designers. *Image: Pop Chart Lab*
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    The frames are organized like the Snellen eye chart you use at the doctor's office. *Image: Pop Chart Lab*
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    The designers chose frames that were culturally significant. *Image: Pop Chart Lab*
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    The designers say Randy "Macho Man" Savage's kaleidoscope frames were the most difficult to illustrate. *Image: Pop Chart Lab*
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    Yes, that includes you, Kanye. *Image: Pop Chart Lab*
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    "We had a running list and up to the last minute were coming up with additional famous frames," says Pop Chart. "With so many frames being similar, especially some of the historical glasses, we made cuts for the sake of variety and the overall design." *Image: Pop Chart Lab*
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    Dilbert's frames are kind of cute, aren't they? *Image: Pop Chart Lab*
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    Lolita's heart framed glasses are making a comeback. *Image: Pop Chart Lab*
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