{"product_id":"1970s-polo-by-ralph-lauren-sunglasses-archive-0270","title":"1970s Polo by Ralph Lauren Sunglasses | Archive 0270","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original production Ralph Lauren Polo frame from the 1970s, preserved in excellent vintage condition with its original prescription lenses. This Italian-made example features a softly sculpted oversized acetate silhouette in warm amber tortoiseshell, reflecting the refined craftsmanship associated with early Ralph Lauren eyewear.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\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. Minimal signs of age consistent with storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54-16-145\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in New York in 1967, Ralph Lauren built far more than a fashion label—he constructed an entire American fantasy. Beginning with menswear and the Polo shirt, Lauren drew from Ivy League tailoring, English country dress, equestrian culture, Hollywood, Westernwear, and classic American sportswear, continually reshaping these references across different eras and collections. His influence extended beyond clothing into interiors, advertising, retail, and film, including his costume design for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1974), helping establish a recognizable Ralph Lauren world that felt simultaneously nostalgic and aspirational.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the 1980s and ’90s, that world had expanded dramatically through lines such as Polo Sport, RRL, Polo Country, and Purple Label, each presenting a different facet of the Lauren universe—from athletic and technical clothing to rugged Americana and formal luxury. His style evolved considerably over the decades, but the underlying language remained consistent: an idealized, highly curated vision of American life. Vintage Ralph Lauren eyewear reflects this evolution, shifting from classic preppy opticals to oversized fashion frames and sport-influenced silhouettes while remaining connected to the larger world Lauren had built around them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ralph Lauren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53801755345080,"sku":"B626-100","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_0203.jpg?v=1788612936","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/products\/1970s-polo-by-ralph-lauren-sunglasses-archive-0270","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}