{"product_id":"1980s-ralph-lauren-sunglasses-verdant-riviera","title":"1980s Ralph Lauren Sunglasses | Verdant Riviera","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined geometric silhouette with softly squared lenses, framed by a delicate metal structure and subtle tortoiseshell detailing around the rims. The new dark green lenses lend a cool, understated depth, evoking the effortless sophistication of European summer style from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade: \u003c\/strong\u003e1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e New dark green lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent vintage condition with new lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1974), helping establish a recognizable Ralph Lauren world that felt simultaneously nostalgic and aspirational.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ralph Lauren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53582655619256,"sku":"NT1","price":174.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_4343.jpg?v=1781191220","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/en-de\/products\/1980s-ralph-lauren-sunglasses-verdant-riviera","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}