{"product_id":"1970s-luxottica-sunglasses-archive-0267","title":"1970s Luxottica Sunglasses | Archive 0267","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Luxottica 1426 captures the bold, expressive character of Italian eyewear design from the 1970s. Its oversized rounded-rectangular silhouette features softly curved corners and a gently sculpted brow, creating a balanced yet distinctive profile. The richly patterned tortoiseshell acetate adds depth and warmth, with subtle variations in tone that emphasize the substantial construction of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model: \u003c\/strong\u003e1426 (Tortoise)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e New yellow lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57-18-140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Agordo, Italy in 1961 by Leonardo Del Vecchio, Luxottica grew from a small eyewear components manufacturer into one of the world’s most influential eyewear companies. By the 1970s, the company had shifted into producing complete frames, eventually building a portfolio that combined its own brands, including Ray-Ban and Persol, with licensed eyewear for major fashion houses such as Armani, Chanel, Prada and Versace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Luxottica-marked frames often reflect the company’s Italian manufacturing heritage, particularly pieces from the 1980s and 1990s. These earlier designs range from refined metal optical frames to bold acetate sunglasses, offering a look at Luxottica before its expansion into the global eyewear powerhouse it is today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luxottica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53777762123960,"sku":"B626-95","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_1569.jpg?v=1790358987","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/products\/1970s-luxottica-sunglasses-archive-0267","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}