"Sharp Brows" 1980s Metzler Sunglasses

Designer: Metzler

Frame Model: Gold & Black Square Aviator with Brow Bar

Lenses: Custom gradient grey lenses added by AZYR Specs

Decade: 1980s

Country of Origin: West Germany

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Newly installed lenses; frame is structurally sound with only minor vintage patina.

Journey: Acquired from a retired optician in Berlin who had tucked these away among decades of unused luxury stock.

Design History:
Metzler was the go-to brand for refined statement eyewear in 1980s Germany—favored by creatives and power dressers alike. This frame blends bold architectural lines with minimalist restraint, balancing a thick brow bar with subtle detailing. A silhouette that stood out then—and still does now.

Fit Description: Best suited for medium faces. Substantial without being heavy, with a comfortable and balanced fit.