Montures Kitami KS702 des années 80 | Écaille Foncée

An original production Kitami frame from the 1980s, preserved in Japan in excellent vintage condition. The beauty comes from execution rather than embellishment.

Designer: Kitami
Decade: 1980s
Country of Origin: Japan
Frame Model: KS702
Lenses: Empty (Ready for custom)
Condition: Excellent Vintage. Minimal signs of age consistent with storage.
Size: 58-17
Fit: Large | Bold

Historical Context:
Kitami is one of many lesser-known Japanese eyewear brands that emerged during Japan's manufacturing boom of the 1980s and 1990s. Produced during an era when Japanese optical craftsmanship had become the global benchmark for precision and durability, Kitami frames were sold primarily through independent opticians rather than major fashion retailers. While little official history of the brand survives today, vintage examples reflect the meticulous construction and understated design philosophy that made Japanese-made eyewear from this period so highly regarded among collectors.

Includes an AZYR Specs case and microfiber cleaning cloth.