{"product_id":"1980s-sro-sunglasses-archive-0499","title":"1980s SRO Sunglasses | Archive 0499","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003eThe SRO frame captures the bold, sculptural character of 1980s American eyewear. Its oversized rectangular silhouette features softly rounded corners and a broad, gently curved brow, creating a strong profile with generous proportions. The translucent amber-brown frame adds warmth and depth, with the lighter central bridge contrasting against the darker outer edges.\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\u003eUSA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e New brown gradient lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e145\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\u003eSRO, short for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyl-Rite Optical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was an American eyewear maker associated with Flushing, New York, and is documented as producing optical frames by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The company became known primarily for quality optical frames, while its Sunmodes line extended its design language into sunglasses during the 1960s. SRO’s vintage frames reflect a distinctly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican optical aesthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with sculpted acetate, keyhole bridges, decorative rivets, substantial hinges, and shapes ranging from rounded and rectangular forms to dramatic cat-eyes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrademark records show the SRO name registered for eyeglasses and related optical goods as early as 1963, with later registrations covering sunglasses and sunglass frames. Surviving examples marked “SRO U.S.A.” from the 1950s through the 1980s illustrate the brand’s long presence in American-made vintage eyewear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54226389139640,"sku":"SPC1154","price":218.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/IMG_2291.jpg?v=1791082108","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/en-ca\/products\/1980s-sro-sunglasses-archive-0499","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}