1970s Geoffrey Beene Frames | Archive 0161

An original production Geoffrey Beene frame from the 1970s, preserved in excellent vintage condition. The oversized navigator-inspired silhouette is crafted in warm honey tortoiseshell acetate with a sculpted cutaway bridge and lightweight full-rim construction. The empty frame is ready for custom prescription or sunglass lenses.

Frame Model: GB44
Decade: 1970s
Country of Origin: Japan
Lenses: Empty, ready for custom lenses
Condition: Excellent vintage
Measurements: 57-16

Historical Context
Founded by American designer Geoffrey Beene in 1963, the brand became internationally recognized for its refined tailoring and understated modernism. Geoffrey Beene eyewear extended this design philosophy into optical collections, with Japanese-made production reflecting the high manufacturing standards and precision craftsmanship for which Japan became known during the 1970s.