Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 89 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
By Alain Mikli
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Alain Mikli, has since 1978 been ahead of his time, producing avant garde and provocative eyewear
Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 89 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
By Alain Mikli
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Alain Mikli, has since 1978 been ahead of his time, producing avant garde and provocative eyewear
Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 88 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
By Alain Mikli
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Alain Mikli, has since 1978 been ahead of his time, producing avant garde and provocative eyewear
Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 89 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
By Alain Mikli
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Alain Mikli, has since 1978 been ahead of his time, producing avant garde and provocative eyewear
Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 87 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
By Alain Mikli
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Alain Mikli, has since 1978 been ahead of his time, producing avant garde and provocative eyewear
Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 88 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
By Alain Mikli
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Alain Mikli, has since 1978 been ahead of his time, producing avant garde and provocative eyewear
PRADA Leather Hat Rare Cap Visor Equestrian Aviator
By Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
Symphony in Leather: The Rare Prada Masterpiece The rare Prada leather hat showcases the brand's unparalleled craftsmanship and avant-garde design ethos. Crafted from the finest, s...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Long Black Leather Trench Coat, late 1990s
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Munich, DE
"If it wasn't by Tom Ford, is it even Gucci?" or as Vogue Runway wrote so aptly: "The now infamous Tom Ford look – what he later called “sexy, sensual, fuck-me clothes" – oozed power...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
$4,595
Size: French 38
Tom Ford x Yves Saint Laurent FW 2002 Ribbon Lace-Up Blouse + Lace Skirt Fr. 38
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lace-Up Blouse with Lace Skirt Suit F/W 2002 Runway Collection French size 38 - US 6 Very romantic, and in same time very sexy look. Black...
Sable fur coat swing full length (Size L)
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Sable Fur Swing Coat with Full Length Maxi Brown L The design and craftsmanship of this Sable fur coat is exquisite with a beautiful unique scallop design of the fur pelts, lovely b...
$8,920
H 2 in W 5.5 in L 5.2 in
Chanel White 1994 Runway Karl Lagerfeld CC Logo Iconic Rare Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel White 1994 Runway Karl Lagerfeld CC Logo Iconic Rare Sunglasses From the 1994 Chanel runway collection, these glasses were made for the catwalk as a Sample and never made it ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Boutique Applique Sweater 1990s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful grey silk and mohair sweater from Christian Dior. It has long sleeves and a turtleneck. The entire sweater is covered in strips of matching gray draping silk strip appl...
CHANEL Ski Sunglasses 2000 Rare
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL Ski Sunglasses 2000 Rare A rare Chanel trendy ski sunglasses from the Fall runway 2000 collection and highly collectable. Featuring a large silver-grey ski goggles style frame...
Spectacular Thierry Mugler Black Fur Maxi Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture black fur maxi coat from fall/winter 2000 collection. Design of this spectacular coat is inspired by Mugler’s iconic hairy looks from “Les Chimeres” FW 1997 a...
TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 2001 Black Lace-Up Top size M
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Lace-up Black Top Fall/Winter 2001 Collection Top is detailed with adjustable lace-up in the front, back, sleeves and both armholes. Measureme...
Christian Dior by John Galliano purple velvet and crystal mini bag, c. 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior mini evening bag ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Crushed purple velvet with signature 'Cannage' quilting ▪ Silk handles and interior ▪ Four 'DIOR' silver charms ado...
Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, front fur hook closures and is li...
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
Vivienne Westwood Corset SS 1992 Runway Worn Rare Collectors black lace ICONIC
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
HOLY GRAIL Extremely rare original Vivienne Westwood corset. Spring Summer Collection 1992. Worn on the runway as well as seen on Susie Cave. Black lace mesh corset with signature A...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Two Toned Orange Layered Asymmetric Ruffled Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Two Toned Orange Layered Asymmetric Ruffled Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1995 Style: Skirt Color(s): Shades of orange ...
A pair of vintage designer sunglasses can be a game-changing finishing touch to your ensemble.
No matter your age or general fashion sensibility, wearing sunglasses may already be part of your regular outdoor routine owing to their practicality. Most sunglasses protect the eyes from harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays — and not merely on sunny days. Glasses that utilize color-enhancing lenses, which feature specific coatings or filter tints, can limit the amount of light coming through, while polarized lenses substantially reduce glare.
So while their usefulness is well known, let’s face it, a good pair of sunglasses can be stylish too.
People have been making a statement with iconic eyewear for a while — sunglasses garnered popularity with the Hollywood set in the early 1900s, when it wasn’t uncommon for a hip actress to be photographed in a pair of her sharpest shades.
Today, we’re still talking about the sunglasses that Audrey Hepburn — the original trendsetter — donned in the opening scene of 1961’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. She emerges from the flagship store of the legendary luxury house referenced in the film’s title in a pair of glamorous dark tortoiseshell frames designed by London eyewear firm Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses. The brand was a keeper for Hepburn — in 1967, she famously wore a pair of Goldsmith’s Yuhu wraparound frames in the poster for Stanley Donen’s film Two for the Road.
Indeed, celebrities have long held sway in the sunglasses realm — perhaps you’ve opted for vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses because you’re enamored with Marilyn Monroe’s celebrated Wayfarers or you’ve taken to classic Aviators because actor Jon Hamm wore them in the nostalgic TV smash hit Mad Men. Good frames are a surefire way to take your style to the next level.
When shopping for the right pair of sunglasses, consider the color and shape of the frames (as well as the shape of your face), how dark or light the lenses are — or tint, if you’re leaning toward a chic gradient lens. Take your time, spring for more than one pair because different moods call for different shades and, while you’re at it, make sure you know how to spot a pair of fake Ray-Ban sunglasses before you make that purchase.
On 1stDibs, our collection of vintage designer sunglasses features classics from Gucci, Cartier, Chanel and other brands as well as a wide range that can be sorted by color — find sleek black sunglasses, brown pairs and a whole lot of other eye-catching options, whether it’s sunny outside or not.