Monocles See Jump in Sales, Back in Vogue?

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It looks like the upcoming release of Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes is influencing some fashionistos out there; monocles have recently seen a jump in sales leading retailers to believe the one-lens eye piece is back in vogue. On such retailer to carry monocles is Vision Express, who believes the surge in requests for the piece stems from younger generations looking to emulate the style of their grandfathers and great-grandfathers.

Bryan Magrath, the chief executive of Vision Express, said about "inexplicable" eyewar, “we’ve read about the return of the tie to the modern wardrobe as men dress to impress again. I’m not convinced that a monocle is going to clinch the deal at a job interview, but I’d be surprised if it wasn’t a conversation starter.”