{"product_id":"1990s-ralph-lauren-sunglasses-archive-0092","title":"1990s Ralph Lauren Sunglasses | Archive 0092","description":"\u003cp\u003eA preserved Ralph Lauren RA5137 (510\/13) sunglasses frame from the 1990s. The substantial acetate construction is finished in a dark tortoiseshell pattern, paired with newly fitted brown gradient lenses that retain the frame's original archival character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model: \u003c\/strong\u003eRA5137 (510\/13)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade: \u003c\/strong\u003e1990s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew brown gradient with UV protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent vintage. Minimal signs of age consistent with storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e58-18-120 (Medium)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFounded in New York in 1967, Ralph Lauren built far more than a fashion label—he constructed an entire American fantasy. Beginning with menswear and the Polo shirt, Lauren drew from Ivy League tailoring, English country dress, equestrian culture, Hollywood, Westernwear, and classic American sportswear, continually reshaping these references across different eras and collections. His influence extended beyond clothing into interiors, advertising, retail, and film, including his costume design for \u003cem\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/em\u003e (1974), helping establish a recognizable Ralph Lauren world that felt simultaneously nostalgic and aspirational.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the 1980s and ’90s, that world had expanded dramatically through lines such as Polo Sport, RRL, Polo Country, and Purple Label, each presenting a different facet of the Lauren universe—from athletic and technical clothing to rugged Americana and formal luxury. His style evolved considerably over the decades, but the underlying language remained consistent: an idealized, highly curated vision of American life. Vintage Ralph Lauren eyewear reflects this evolution, shifting from classic preppy opticals to oversized fashion frames and sport-influenced silhouettes while remaining connected to the larger world Lauren had built around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes an AZYR Specs case and microfiber cleaning cloth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ralph Lauren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53863366754488,"sku":"AZYR-0826-06","price":212.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_1027.jpg?v=1787588095","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/en-ca\/products\/1990s-ralph-lauren-sunglasses-archive-0092","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}