The Movie Shop Ltd Morpheus Style Sunglasses, Rimless/Smoke Lens

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For the agents, it's another deal altogether. They wear it as a disguise. An additional layer of impersonality. It's standard MIB fantasy clothing. A dark suit and shades. Discover the latest releases, technical innovations and who is wearing what... From glasses to sunglasses, lenses and frames, we've got you covered. Actually the original reason this trope started (real world answer here) is because anyone learning to fire a gun, or who does not do so fairly often, has a tendancy to blink or close their eyes when the shoot. Which in real life a momentary blink is not too bad, but it looks a bit silly on screen. Particularly in slow motion.

However I didn't see one that clearly gives the in-movie explanation. All of these answers are very good reasons to why the choice was made to have them wearing glasses, but in movie, its much simpler than that. As the captain of the resistance hovercraft Nebuchadnezzar , Morpheus is known for his cool stance and distinct look. Morpheus' round, pince-nez sunglasses have become as iconic as the character itself, inspiring countless Halloween costumes since the movie's first release. More than a cool prop, sunglasses bear a deeper symbolism in The Matrix trilogy . It is believed that they're only worn by characters that are "awake," or those who know the truth about the simulation. It is a fitting keepsake for Fishburne, as the accessory was custom built to fit the actor's face. A few years ago, the fashion world posed a question that echoed through runways and city streets: Would the tiny sunglasses trend, seemingly straight out of the future, eventually fade into fashion's rearview mirror? To answer that query, the resounding consensus seems to be, "Not quite yet!" Established in 2009, we are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality designer fashion and prescription eyewear. Tom designed and produced over 200 bespoke frames for the movie, including characters Neo, Trinity and Morpheus. You can now shop the limited edition sunglasses as seen in the film.I usually bespoke actors in person, but during the pandemic, it was quite challenging as I had to do everything online. I ended up creating 10 pairs of nose-clips to make sure they would stay on during all the action scenes and still look great!" - Tom Davies

In this article in the Chicago Tribune Kevin Jones (curator of the museum at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles) talks about design choices in the production design: Tom went from being a huge fan of the films to a huge fan who created all the eyewear for The Matrix Resurrections. During the pandemic, Tom was asked to bespoke all the characters via Zoom. Says Tom: “I usually bespoke the talent in person, this was quite challenging as I had to do everything online. I had to create over 10 different versions of nose clip sunglasses for Yahya, who played Morpheus in the film, to make sure it would stay on during all the action scenes and fit him well! So out-of-universe it was definitely a specific choice for the production team to get a unique, individual design specific to each character. Neo, portrayed by Keanu Reeves, is the iconic protagonist of "The Matrix," and his sunglasses, often called "Neo sunglasses" or "Matrix sunglasses," hold iconic status for several reasons. They symbolise his rebellion against the artificial reality imposed by machines, fitting perfectly with the film's futuristic aesthetics. Neo's character exudes coolness and confidence, making the sunglasses a sought-after accessory for those who admire his style. They have also left a lasting mark on pop culture, becoming a recognisable symbol and emblematic of his character's enduring influence. To the best of my knowledge, the Wachowskis never commented on the shades in particular, but I'll leave here a nugget about shades:Neo's sunglasses in The Matrix Resurrections are an original pair called "Neo" designed by Tom Davies. They are a single-lens sunglasses with a spaced section between the frame and the lens on the outer sides. As we journey deeper into the realm of fashion, it becomes increasingly evident that the allure of these sleek and enigmatic accessories remains unwavering. Luxury fashion houses have embraced the trend, seamlessly incorporating it into their collections. Meanwhile, the fast fashion industry follows suit, ensuring the captivating style stays firmly within our sightlines. It's a trend that shows no signs of slowing down. Trinity in particular also uses her sunglasses as eye protection when riding a motorcycle twice, both in the first and second movie.