"Sex Appeal" 1990s Virginia Slims Sunglasses

Sex Appeal – Virginia Slims Tortoise Sunglasses, 1990s USA
Bold frames. Bigger secrets.

These tortoiseshell sunglasses come with a bit of intrigue. Labeled Virginia Slims, they’re believed to be part of a now-defunct rewards program—likely offered to loyal cigarette customers in the 1990s. The irony? The design is genuinely chic.

Thick, sculptural acetate in a fiery amber tortoise wraps around a soft rectangular lens. The shape is confident, sultry, and unexpectedly elevated—proof that great style can come from the most unexpected places.

Designer: Virginia Slims (manufacturer unknown)
Frame Model: Thick tortoise acetate with sculpted arms and soft rectangular shape.
Lenses: Original warm brown lenses. UV protection.
Decade: 1990s
Country of Origin: Made in USA
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Minor signs of wear.

Journey
Believed to be a 1990s rewards program item. Sourced from a private collector in Brooklyn.