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The company expanded internationally throughout the 20th century and produced frames across a range of styles, from understated opticals to expressive fashion-forward designs. Vintage Charmant frames, particularly from the 1970s–90s, reflect Japan’s growing influence on global eyewear through lightweight construction, refined detailing, and experimental shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charmant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53288924315832,"sku":"SPC1290","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_4508.jpg?v=1775913419"},{"product_id":"1980s-charmant-sunglasses-archive-0255","title":"1980s Charmant Sunglasses | Archive 0255","description":"\u003cp\u003eA crisp interpretation of the 1980s aviator, this Charmant frame refines the classic silhouette with a cool silver metal structure and a clean double bridge. 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The dark grey gradient lenses deepen gradually, creating a smooth transition that adds a sense of quiet movement across the frame. There is a measured elegance here, where clarity of form meets a calm, industrial sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e CH 1805\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade: \u003c\/strong\u003e1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eJapan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNew dark grey lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e57-18-145\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFounded in Japan in 1956, Charmant became one of the country’s major eyewear manufacturers, known for combining Japanese precision manufacturing with contemporary design. The company expanded internationally throughout the 20th century and produced frames across a range of styles, from understated opticals to expressive fashion-forward designs. Vintage Charmant frames, particularly from the 1970s–90s, reflect Japan’s growing influence on global eyewear through lightweight construction, refined detailing, and experimental shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charmant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53289093660856,"sku":"SPC1296","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_4531.jpg?v=1775920359"},{"product_id":"miles-davis-1980s-alpina-sunglasses","title":"1980s Alpina Sunglasses | Archive 0390","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Alpina M1 reflects the bold architectural direction of late 1980s eyewear design. Its sculptural proportions and tinted lenses evoke the expressive silhouettes worn by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMiles Davis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e during his electric era, when fashion, nightlife, and music culture increasingly overlapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamped “Made in W Germany,” this piece was produced prior to German reunification, a period especially regarded for precision engineering and durable eyewear construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model\u003c\/strong\u003e: M1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original beige-pink gradient lenses \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent vintage \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e: 64-14-140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecovered from the archive of Marta, an 85 year old collector whose eyewear journeys spanned decades across Europe and the Americas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eframe is missing one screw on the right exterior part of frame, reflected in price.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 1980s, Alpina became known for oversized silhouettes and expressive styling worn by musicians, athletes, and cultural figures alike. West German production from this era remains especially sought after for its craftsmanship and distinctive proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53448357347512,"sku":"MarMi01","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_0860.jpg?v=1778249024"},{"product_id":"1980s-romeo-gigli-sunglasses-archive-0100","title":"1980s Romeo Gigli Sunglasses | Archive 0100","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bold high-bridge silhouette in matte black creates a striking graphic line across the face, contrasted by deep blue reflective lenses that shift with light like polished steel. The frame feels cinematic and nocturnal, with the kind of presence associated with late-night city light and tailored black wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model: \u003c\/strong\u003eRG4514 (SA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eItaly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginal blue mirrored lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent vintage \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e56-14-135\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRecovered in Rome while searching through a private archive of Italian optical treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Romeo Gigli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53450904535224,"sku":"ROM21","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_7785.jpg?v=1778337876"},{"product_id":"1980s-carrera-sunglasses-archive-0076","title":"1980s Carrera Sunglasses | Archive 0076","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn layered bridge aviator silhouette is reimagined through delicate engineering, combining warm gold metal with subtle tortoiseshell detailing that traces the frame like a fine line drawing. 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Today, vintage Carrera frames remain highly sought after for their technical ingenuity, unmistakable silhouettes, and enduring influence on both sport and design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[One of the earliest adopters of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a revolutionary epoxy resin that was lighter, hypoallergenic, and retained its shape better than conventional acetate.]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carrera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53492182384824,"sku":"NYAS2","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_4607.jpg?v=1781278036"},{"product_id":"1980s-altair-eyewear-sunglasses-archive-0155","title":"1980s Altair Eyewear Sunglasses | Archive 0155","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original 1980s Altair Eyewear frame from Italy, distinguished by its gold-toned metal aviator construction and newly fitted dark green lenses. 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Never worn. Original lenses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBEST CO. appears to be a lesser-documented Italian eyewear label, with surviving vintage examples associated with the late 20th-century optical market. Its frames reflect the understated side of Italian eyewear design, favoring clean proportions, classic optical shapes, and restrained detailing rather than overtly decorative styling. Surviving examples include refined round and panto-inspired metal frames, sometimes paired with contrasting tortoiseshell temples. The available evidence suggests that BEST CO. was producing eyewear by the 1990s, although a precise founding date for the brand has not been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53854855889080,"sku":"LON-726-37","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/IMG_4763.jpg?v=1785945750"},{"product_id":"1980s-carrera-porsche-sunglasses-archive-0260","title":"1980s Carrera x Porsche Sunglasses | Archive 0260","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Carrera x Porsche 5626 captures the bold, luxurious character of 1980s performance eyewear. 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By the 1980s and 1990s, the company had expanded beyond apparel, producing eyewear that reflected the same balance of athletic influence and refined Italian design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sergio Tacchini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54023738687672,"sku":"AZYR-0926-01","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_0121_317cb8a1-1cf2-4ee2-bcb1-5814606ca705.jpg?v=1788361354"},{"product_id":"2010s-geoffery-beene-sunglasses-archive-0363","title":"2010s Geoffery Beene Sunglasses | Archive 0363","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe GB 2005 combines a rounded lens shape with a slim brow bar and structured black construction, giving the frame a distinctive archival profile. 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By the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Beene had expanded his licensing into eyewear, extending his distinctive design language beyond clothing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis eyewear reflects a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclean, modern aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often combining understated shapes with geometric details and a playful approach to proportion. Vintage examples produced in Hong Kong reflect the wider international manufacturing of Geoffrey Beene eyewear, while the brand’s American design identity remained rooted in Beene’s emphasis on comfort, craftsmanship, and innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Geoffrey Beene","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54058700570808,"sku":"AZYR-0926-18","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/IMG_0669.jpg?v=1789055966"},{"product_id":"1990s-wilshire-designs-sunglasses-archive-0469","title":"1990s Wilshire Designs Sunglasses | Archive 0469","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wilshire Designs 153 captures the bold, streamlined character of 1990s Italian eyewear. Its oversized aviator-inspired silhouette features a broad, gently curved brow and softly rounded lower corners, creating a strong yet balanced profile. The deep brown frame gives the design a warm, understated character, while the slim gold-toned temple details add a subtle contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e 153 (Brown)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade: \u003c\/strong\u003e1990s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original light brown lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeadstock, minor scratches on right lens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e56-16-140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilshire Designs was an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican eyewear company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e based in California, known for developing and designing eyewear collections for its own labels and licensed fashion brands. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1990\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, eyewear designer Blake Kuwahara joined the company as head of product design, overseeing collections including Liz Claiborne and later helping shape the design direction of KATA Eyewear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis approach combined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclassic silhouettes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with expressive details, refined materials, and a boutique sensibility that kept the frames wearable rather than overly experimental. Wilshire Designs contributed to the evolution of fashion eyewear through its work across plastic and metal frames as design trends shifted during the late 20th century. 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The slim gold-toned metal construction keeps the frame visually refined, while the deep olive lenses introduce a rich, muted contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade: \u003c\/strong\u003e1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eJapan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e New olive lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e58-16-145\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Japan in 1956, Charmant became one of the country’s major eyewear manufacturers, known for combining Japanese precision manufacturing with contemporary design. The company expanded internationally throughout the 20th century and produced frames across a range of styles, from understated opticals to expressive fashion-forward designs. Vintage Charmant frames, particularly from the 1970s–90s, reflect Japan’s growing influence on global eyewear through lightweight construction, refined detailing, and experimental shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charmant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54226388779192,"sku":"SPC1269","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/IMG_2106.jpg?v=1791086889"},{"product_id":"1980s-seiko-sunglasses-archive-0500","title":"1980s Seiko Sunglasses | Archive 0500","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Seiko T646 captures the refined, architectural character of 1980s Japanese eyewear design. Its oversized rectangular silhouette features softly rounded corners and a gently curved lower edge, creating a balanced profile with generous proportions. The slim dark metal construction keeps the frame visually light, while the subtle double-bridge arrangement adds structure and definition across the upper front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e T646\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eJapan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew pink lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e56-18-145\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeiko’s connection to eyewear dates back to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1921\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when the optical department of Hattori Watch Shop began importing and selling eyeglass frames in Japan. The company later developed its own optical products, introducing the Vista frame brand in 1973 before launching frames under the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeiko \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ename in 1989. Seiko’s approach to eyewear has been closely tied to Japanese precision, technical development, and optical performance, reflecting the company’s broader tradition of combining engineering with refined design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts optical history also includes significant innovations in lens technology, including Japan’s first domestically produced progressive lens in 1980 and advanced aspheric lens developments during the 1980s and 1990s. Vintage Seiko eyewear reflects this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprecision-driven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heritage through clean forms, functional construction, and an understated Japanese aesthetic shaped by the company’s long involvement in optical technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54226389401784,"sku":"SPC905","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/IMG_1848_9ddb912a-b8c7-4246-a15c-e6554672e987.jpg?v=1791080543"},{"product_id":"1980s-neostyle-sunglasses-archive-0501","title":"1980s Neostyle Sunglasses | Archive 0501","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Neostyle College 4\/966 captures the bold, geometric character of 1980s German eyewear design. Its oversized rectangular silhouette features softly rounded lower corners and a strong, gently curved brow, creating a balanced profile with pronounced proportions. The dark-toned frame is paired with striking aqua lenses, introducing a cool contrast that gives the design a distinctly period-specific character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model: \u003c\/strong\u003eCollege 4\/966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade: \u003c\/strong\u003e1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eGermany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e New aqua lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e54-18-135\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeostyle was founded in Germany in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1961 by Walter A. 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Elvis Presley discovered the Nautic in Los Angeles and became one of its most famous wearers, including during his legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1972 Madison Square Garden performances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The bold metal construction and oversized proportions associated with Neostyle’s 1970s designs helped make the German house highly collectible among vintage eyewear enthusiasts today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neostyle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54226389663928,"sku":"AZYR-0926-55","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/IMG_2270-2.jpg?v=1791039907"},{"product_id":"1980s-luxottica-sunglasses-archive-0542","title":"1980s Luxottica Sunglasses | Archive 0542","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Luxottica 1004 captures the refined, structured character of 1980s Italian eyewear design. Its squared aviator-inspired silhouette features broad lenses, softly rounded lower corners, and a defined upper brow, creating a balanced profile with a distinctive vintage presence. The slim gold-toned metal construction adds warmth and elegance, while the deep brown lenses complement the frame with a rich, understated color palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1004 (G440)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade: \u003c\/strong\u003e1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e New brown lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e56-19-140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounded in Agordo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Italy in 1961 by Leonardo Del Vecchio, Luxottica grew from a small eyewear components manufacturer into one of the world’s most influential eyewear companies. By the 1970s, the company had shifted into producing complete frames, eventually building a portfolio that combined its own brands, including Ray-Ban and Persol, with licensed eyewear for major fashion houses such as Armani, Chanel, Prada and Versace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Luxottica-marked frames often reflect the company’s Italian manufacturing heritage, particularly pieces from the 1980s and 1990s. These earlier designs range from refined metal optical frames to bold acetate sunglasses, offering a look at Luxottica before its expansion into the global eyewear powerhouse it is today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luxottica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54319341699256,"sku":"AZYR-1026-35","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/IMG_2777.jpg?v=1792158207"}],"url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/collections\/maverick.oembed","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}