{"product_id":"1980s-taxi-frames-archive-0405","title":"1980s Taxi Frames | Archive 0405","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Taxi frames from the 1980s capture the confident spirit of the decade with their sleek tortoise finish and refined, rectangular construction. Balanced in proportion and timeless in appeal, they embody a design language where everyday function met bold, expressive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e 227 (04)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses: \u003c\/strong\u003eEmpty, ready for custom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48-20-140\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaxi, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaxi by Casanova\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an Italian eyewear line developed within the Casanova collection and associated with the company’s Venetian design tradition. Casanova first presented its eyewear at fashion trade fairs in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1985\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while surviving Taxi frames are documented from the 1980s and 1990s. The Taxi line was positioned as the collection’s smart-casual segment, offering a more accessible interpretation of Casanova’s artistic approach. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Taxi frames show expressive Italian styling, including hand-painted finishes, multicoloured metalwork, geometric details, double bridges, and sculptural acetate forms. Its frames were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e reflecting the craftsmanship and decorative experimentation associated with late-20th-century Italian eyewear, although a precise year for Taxi’s own introduction could not be independently established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taxi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755779588280,"sku":"SPC1059","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/136-IMG_5952_HEIC.jpg?v=1756737413","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/en-ca\/products\/1980s-taxi-frames-archive-0405","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}