Vintage Anglo American Optical " COQUILLE " Cat Eye Sunglasses 1980 England
By Anglo American Optical
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Sleek black and red cat eye style sunglasses signed by English Anglo American Optical. Spotless
Vintage Anglo American Optical " COQUILLE " Cat Eye Sunglasses 1980 England
By Anglo American Optical
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Sleek black and red cat eye style sunglasses signed by English Anglo American Optical. Spotless
Vintage Suntimer Victory Cat Eye Made in France 1960 Sunglasses
By Victory Optical
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Suntimer Victory black sunglasses. Iconic frame with G15 grey lenses. Please notice this item its almost 60 years old and may show minor sign of wear due to storage. An...
Vintage Suntimer Cat Eye Honey Tortoise Made in France 1960's Sunglasses
By Victory Optical
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Suntimer Victory sunglasses. Cat Eye frame holding a pair of brown lenses. Please notice
New Vintage Suntimer Victory Cat Eye Beige Mid Century France 1960 Sunglasses
By Victory Optical
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Suntimer Victory sunglasses. Mid century frame with G15 grey lenses. Please notice this item its almost 60 years old and show minor sign of wear due to storage. An orig...
Vintage Anglo American Eyewear COQUILLE Cat Eye 1980's Sunglasses
By Anglo American Optical
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Highly collectable sunglasses signed by English Anglo American Eyewear. Translucent & black frame with solid grey lenses. This Item Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage. New, ...
Optical Engeneering Vintage Red Striped Cat Eye Sunglasses 63/15 140mm
Located in Rome, Rome
A bold expression of late-20th-century design, these Optical Engeneering vintage cat-eye sunglasses
Optical Engeneering Vintage Flat Top Cat Eye Sunglasses 63/11 135mm
Located in Rome, Rome
Striking and unmistakably bold, these Optical Engeneering vintage flat-top cat-eye sunglasses are a
Vintage Rare American Optical " Temptress " Cat Eye Midcentury Sunglasses 1960'S
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item, 1969 Vintage American Optical " Temptress " Cat Eye G15 Grey Lenses. Incredible
New Vintage Anglo American Solid Black Cat Eye Frame 1980'S Sunglasses England
By Anglo American Optical
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Black Cat Eye Frame Holding A Pair Of Light Grey Lenses Sunglasses New, Never Worn Or
New Vintage Anglo American Solid Black Cat Eye Frame 1980'S Sunglasses England
By Anglo American Optical
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Black Cat Eye Frame Holding A Pair Of Flat Green Lenses Sunglasses New, Never Worn Or
Vintage American Optical Cat Eye Tortoise Reading Prescription Made in Usa
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage American Optical tortoise Frame ready for your prescription lenses. This Item May Show
Vintage American Optical Cat Eye Clubmaster Sunglasses 60'S Made in Usa
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage American Optical cat eye club master Frame Holding A Pair Of green Lenses This Item May
New Vintage Anglo American Eyewear " Carmel " Cat Eye 80'S England Sunglasses
By Anglo American Optical
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Anglo American Eyewear " Carmel " Sleek Translucent Marbled Cat Eyed Sunglasses
Vintage American Optical Cat Eye Clubmaster TortoiseSunglasses 60'S Made in Usa
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage American Optical cat eye club master Frame Holding A Pair Of green Lenses New Never Worn
S/S 1995 Gianni Versace Runway White Butterfly bathrobe
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
90's vintage Gianni Versace cotton bathrobe with the iconic butterfly print. This robe was seen on the runway as well as in the commercial photos of that season. The iconic print was...
Vintage Rare Pierre Marly Sport Mo Le Gainsbourg Avantgarde 1960 Sunglasses
By Piere Marly, Pierre Marly
Located in Baleares, Baleares
A Seldom Piece In Our Collection, Pierre Marly Sport, An Iconic Frame Made Famous By The Great Serge Gainsbourg, An Avant Garde Dark Tortoise Wrap Around Frame. A Real Treasure No...
Iconic Spectacular Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gown 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman'
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking embodiment of high drama and couture mastery: The stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" evening gown from the legendary Spring/Summ...
$8,224
Size: Large (Runs Small)
John Galliano White Viscose Knit and Tulle Dress with Floral Appliqués, FW 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano dress from the Fall-Winter 2000 collection is constructed from a fine viscose knit base, featuring a fitted, ankle-length silhouette. The upper bodice is composed ...
Vintage Chanel Runway 1996 F/W dress by Karl Lagerfeld worn by Linda Evangelista
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Runway 1996 F/W dress worn by Linda Evangelista created by Karl Lagerfeld size FR 36 excellent condition , smell free, no defects thick 100% silk with crystals collector's find...
New Vintage Joop! 1990'S Mod 8700 Sleek Tortoise Sunglasses Made In Germany
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Joop! 1990'S Mod 8700 Small Tortoise Sleek Frame Sunglasses Made In Germany. Spotless Grey Lenses. New, Never Worn Or Displayed. This Item May Show Minor Sign Of ...
New Vintage Small Rectangular Midcentury Frame 1960'S Sunglasses Made In France
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Small Rectangular Midcentury Holding a pair of light Green Lenses Sunglasses 1960’S This Pair May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To More Than 50 Years Of Storage Made In Fr...
Mint Vintage Midcentury Black Rectangular Sunglasses 1960'S
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Midcentury Black Rectangular Strong Frame New Never Worn Or Display, This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage Front 14.5 ...
New Vintage American Optical Midcentury Black "Torrid" Sunglasses 1960's Usa
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Midcentury American Optical Black Frame, Worn By JFK, First Man On The Moon and Many more Icons this Brand Is The Responsible For Some Of The Most Iconic Sunglasses In Histor...
Vintage Midcentury Black & White Checkered Sunglasses 1960's Made in France
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Midcentury Cat Eyed Frame In A Soft Translucent Yellow Combination With Medium Brown Lenses. Made In France. This Item Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage Made In F...
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.
This simple move can jazz up any outfit without bringing on the heat.
Sunglasses were a constant for Bob Dylan in real life and in the film.
The actress and style icon wore the 1960s frames while shooting on location in the French Riviera.
Of the million-plus items on 1stdibs, some seem to have transcended time, looking as fresh today as when they were first produced. The pieces highlighted on our new Iconic Designs page stand out for longevity, functionality and quality of design and manufacture — just the tonic for the present unsettled moment.