{"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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeostyle was founded in Germany in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1961 by Walter A. Nufer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the philosophy that eyewear should be more than functional. From its beginning, the company emphasized distinctive, design-led frames intended to complement the personality of the wearer, eventually adopting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Personality Eyewear”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as its guiding philosophy. The family-run company became internationally established during the 1970s and was an early exhibitor at Milan’s MIDO eyewear fair beginning in 1970. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeostyle became particularly iconic through designer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKonstantin Livas and the Nautic series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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":254.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/IMG_2270-2.jpg?v=1791039907","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/en-ca\/products\/1980s-neostyle-sunglasses-archive-0501","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}