Rock'n'roll legend Lou Reed has been forced to ditch his ever-present sunglasses in favour of regular specs after repeatedly tripping up on stage.
Shades have played a key role in Reed's iconic look, from his inception as the Velvet Underground's frontman and through his long and varied solo career.
But is the idea of glasses being uncool outdated? A recent news story suggested cries of "Hey four-eyes!" have ceased to ring around playgrounds as children with glasses are no longer bullied for their ocular deficiency. So is there a pair of frames out there that could actually enhance Reed's image?