{"product_id":"2000s-ralph-lauren-frames-archive-0426","title":"*2000s Ralph Lauren Frames | Archive 0426","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA bold color contrast defines the Ralph Lauren RA 5031, pairing a deep black outer frame with a vivid turquoise inner layer that becomes visible around the lens openings and temples. The generously proportioned rectangular shape is softened by rounded corners and a gently curved brow, while the contrasting temple construction adds a distinctly playful detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduced in the 2000s, the frame combines a substantial silhouette with clean, graphic lines and remains empty, ready for custom lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e RA 5031 (709\/11)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade: \u003c\/strong\u003e2000s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Empty, ready for custom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e58-19-120\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 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":54105411584184,"sku":"AZYR-0926-44","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_1145.jpg?v=1789657250","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/products\/2000s-ralph-lauren-frames-archive-0426","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}