Similar to a Monet, Irvine-vision describes a person who looks good from a distance, but whose good looks diminish the closer you get to them. From the city of Irvine, California (where this phenomenon was first experienced) Example: I thought she was good looking, but it was just Irvine-vision.
IRVINE-VISION
Meaning of IRVINE-VISION in English
Slang English vocab. Английский сленговый словарь. 2012