"Stars and Stripes" 1990s Axel S Sunglasses

A bold tribute to Y2K maximalism with a wink to Americana. 
Rare, cheeky, and not to be taken too seriously.

Designer: Axel S.
Frame Model: Unmarked “American Flag” Cat-Eye
Lenses: New blue gradient lenses
Decade: Circa 1998–2003
Country of Origin: Germany
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; lenses newly installed

Journey
Discovered in a European archive, these rare Axel S. sunglasses are a tongue-in-cheek tribute to Americana through a distinctly Y2K lens. Made in Germany in the late ’90s or early 2000s, they blend novelty, nostalgia, and a dash of pop art kitsch. Released in extremely limited numbers, this is wearable eyewear history — no politics, just playful rebellion.