{"product_id":"1980s-lancel-sunglasses-archive-0422","title":"1980s Lancel Sunglasses | Archive 0422","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lancel L-1722 captures the bold, polished character of French eyewear design from the 1980s. Its oversized rectangular silhouette features softly rounded corners and a subtly sculpted brow, creating a strong yet balanced profile. The rich dark tortoiseshell acetate adds depth and warmth, with natural variations in color visible throughout the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e L-1722 (1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew yellow lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58-17-140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParis in 1876\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Angèle and Alphonse Lancel, Lancel began as a maker of smoking accessories before expanding into leather goods, travel items, jewellery, and other personal accessories. The house’s design identity developed around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParisian elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining practicality, innovation, colour, and a sense of playful sophistication. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLancel’s eyewear history is documented by trademark filings for eyeglasses and sunglasses dating to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1979\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while surviving French-made frames from the 1980s confirm its presence in vintage eyewear during that period. Vintage Lancel frames from the 1980s include oversized butterfly and sculptural acetate silhouettes, reflecting the expressive fashion language of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lancel Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54105212059832,"sku":"AZYR-0926-40","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_2133.jpg?v=1790952086","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/products\/1980s-lancel-sunglasses-archive-0422","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}