Monture Geoffrey Beene GB44 des années 70 | Écaille de tortue

An original production Geoffrey Beene frame from the 1970s, preserved in excellent vintage condition. The oversized navigator-inspired silhouette is crafted in warm honey tortoiseshell acetate with a sculpted cutaway bridge and lightweight full-rim construction. The empty frame is ready for custom prescription or sunglass lenses.

Designer: Geoffrey Beene
Decade: 1970s
Country of Origin: Japan
Frame Model: —
Lenses: Empty (Ready for custom)
Condition: Excellent Vintage. Minimal signs of age consistent with storage.
Size: 57-16
Fit: Large | Lightweight

Historical Context:
Founded by American designer Geoffrey Beene in 1963, the brand became internationally recognized for its refined tailoring and understated modernism. Geoffrey Beene eyewear extended this design philosophy into optical collections, with Japanese-made production reflecting the high manufacturing standards and precision craftsmanship for which Japan became known during the 1970s.

Includes an AZYR Specs case and microfiber cleaning cloth.