{"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. The frame is preserved in excellent vintage condition, with the original structure retained and the lenses refined with UV protection.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 (G\/Tortoise)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Dark Green Lenses with UV Protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent Vintage. Minimal signs of age consistent with storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58-16-140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltair\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vintage eyewear label associated with the broader European optical industry of the late 20th century. Frames carrying the Altair name are particularly interesting for their distinctly period-specific approach to design, reflecting the experimentation in proportion, color, and material that characterized eyewear from the 1970s through the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being defined by a single designer or fashion house, Altair represents the world of \u003cstrong\u003especialized optical labels and manufacturers\u003c\/strong\u003e that helped shape everyday eyewear during this period. Its vintage frames often prioritize strong silhouettes, sculptural acetate, and distinctive color combinations—demonstrating how eyewear increasingly became an expression of personal style rather than simply a functional necessity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes an AZYR Specs case and microfiber cleaning cloth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Altair Eyewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53822372544696,"sku":"AZYR-0726-05","price":177.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/7-IMG_6663.jpg?v=1786715036","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/en-ca\/products\/1980s-altair-eyewear-sunglasses-archive-0155","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}