Anthropologie I-SEA Frankie cat-eye sunglasses The upswept and elongated silhouette of today's cat-eye styles can be accredited to designer Altina Schinasi's harlequin frames, which were designed to offer the glasses-wearing women of the '30s a chicer, more feminine option. Today, they're loved for their ability to make a fun, sassy statement while still feeling elegant and refined.