{"product_id":"1970s-geoffrey-beene-sunglasses-archive-0161","title":"1970s Geoffrey Beene Sunglasses | Archive 0161","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Geoffrey Beene GB44 captures the bold, sculptural character of 1970s eyewear design. Its oversized rectangular silhouette features softly rounded corners and a gently curved brow, creating a strong yet balanced profile. The richly patterned tortoiseshell frame adds warmth and depth, with subtle variations in amber and brown that emphasize the substantial acetate construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e GB44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e New light blue lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57-16-140\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003eNew York in \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1963\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Geoffrey Beene became known for challenging conventional American fashion through architectural simplicity, technical experimentation, and relaxed yet highly tailored designs. By the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Beene had expanded his licensing into eyewear, extending his distinctive design language beyond clothing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis eyewear reflects a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclean, modern aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often combining understated shapes with geometric details and a playful approach to proportion. Vintage examples produced in Hong Kong reflect the wider international manufacturing of Geoffrey Beene eyewear, while the brand’s American design identity remained rooted in Beene’s emphasis on comfort, craftsmanship, and innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geoffrey Beene","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53777759797432,"sku":"B626-59","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_1909.jpg?v=1790955376","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/products\/1970s-geoffrey-beene-sunglasses-archive-0161","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}