Retro shades make a comeback in Rome — Photo courtesy of molly_darlingEver wondered what it was like to stroll down the glamorous Via Veneto like a star during the Dolce Vita days in Rome? Well, there's a new store called DolceRoma, near the Pantheon, that promises to let you relive those retro days by wearing a pair of their sleek, retro shades. DolceRoma is a new sunglass and eyewear store that is dedicated to bringing back that beloved Dolce Vita style worn by great stars such as Audrey Hepburn and Ava Gardner.

Retro shades make a comeback in Rome — Photo courtesy of molly_darling

The new store opened in March 2012, and it's strategically positioned on the busy Corso Vittorio Emanuele II street in the Largo Argentina area (just a stone's throw away from the Pantheon). Sunglasses featured in the store will portray a 50s, 60s and 70s style of Mamma Roma (some are even decked out with Swarovski crystals). The glasses are, of course, made in Italy and intricately hand-crafted.