$485Sale Price|29% Off
Kieselstein Cord Shades of Olive Green "The Saint" Tortoise Frame Eyeglasses
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1, KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
Kieselstein Cord "The Staint" tortoise frame in shades of olive greens are accented with "The Sun & The Moon" in gilded 18k plated gold hardware inserted with...
Oleg Cassini Japan vintage 70s eyeglasses frame
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Valencia, CA
MADE IN: Japan ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 54 mm / 2 1
Sagami (Japan) Black with Golden Yellow Lucite Eyeglasses
Located in New York, NY
Sagami of Japan black accented with golden yellow interior lucite eyeglasses measures 5 1/8" across
Masuda Gilded Gold Titanium Hardware Frame Eyeglasses
By Masuda
Located in New York, NY
Masuda gilded gold titanium hardware frame eyeglasses is accented with etched gold hardware on the
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Located in New York, NY
2-Piece Magnetic Click-On Sunglasses & Eyeglasses, handmade in Japan, the front measures 5 1/4
Marchon Japan vintage eyeglasses
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Marchon MODEL: CFG-6 - 60 MADE IN: Japan CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS
Oleg Cassini Japan vintage 70s eyeglasses frame
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Valencia, CA
MADE IN: Japan ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 54 mm / 2 1
Original Andy Warhol "Water Colors" Eyeglasses with Sunclip
By Andy Warhol
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1980s "Water colors" glasses with matching sun clip marked Andy Warhol. Made in Japan
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Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Silver Eyeglasses Forks mod 55-3174
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Rome, Rome
lenses. Frame Made in Japan. Mod. 55- 3174 - 50/19 - 145. The temples of the glasses look like forks
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Mint Unisex 55-5104 Eyeglasses 48/20 138mm
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Rome, Rome
Grey silver metal eyeglasses by Jean Paul Gaultier . Rounded design. Spring on the side. Model:55
A/W 2004 Vivienne Westwood Black long sleeved body con Midi Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Autumn / Winter 2004 Vivienne Westwood dress crafted from a stretchy black jersey, featuring long sleeves, scooped neckline and midi length hem. The Cut features a superbly flatterin...
Christian Dior John Galliano Y2K Gray and White Pinstripe Flared Leg Trousers
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Flattering Vintage 2000s CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO cotton grey and white Pinstripe wide flared led cuffed pants! Embroidered detail at knees. Can easily be dressed up or down. ...
nwt's IT46 VALENTINO Vintage Black Evening Gown Long Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Roma NWT's Vintage Jet black Simple, easy, sophisticated, timeless, elegant Size IT46 Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: pit to pit 18 to 19, smallest of waist 17...
Circa 2005 Azzedine Alaia Black Evening Dress Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Circa 2005 Azzedine Alaia black fitted evening gown with zipper closure up the back. At the back skirt there are slight gathers as well as a nude-colored layer underneath the skirt. ...
Vivienne Westwood SS 2020 Cocoon Dress Stunning Gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Vivienne Westwood SS 2020 Dress New, unworn Cut from beautiful flower jacquard fabric, tailored with voluminous elements and frayed gathered seams for a patchwork effect. The cotton...
A/W 1999 John Galliano Maroon Burgundy Cockerel feather collar shift dress
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb A/W 1999 John Galliano burgundy shift dress with a feather detail around the collar and concealed zip side closure. Pit to Pit; 17” Waist; 28” Nape to Hem; 44” Size; label s...
$37,932
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Paco Rabanne Silver Metal Mesh Tank Top
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE silver metal mesh tank top. Rectangular metal label reads PACO RABANNE. Indicative measurements taken laid flat : length approx 47 cm (18.50 inches). Photographed...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Vivienne Westwood Vintage F/W1991 Dressing Up White Gold Satin Boulle Corset Top
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is an iconic Vivienne Westwood corset from the Autumn/Winter 1991 "Dressing Up" collection, showcasing the designer's renowned craftsmanship and attention to detail. This long-s...
ChristianDior Galliano1stYear SilkChiffonBiasCutLayered BallerinaGownDress, 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
During John Galliano's first year as Christian Dior Artistic Director for French haute couture and ready-to-wear in 1997, he designed for his Spring/Summer 1998 collection this bias-...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Ribbed Bodycon Halter Neck Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black stretch Gucci tube dress designed by Tom Ford from the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This form-fitting ribbed dress features a halterneck with a 'Gucci'-stamped m...
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Satin Panel Buckle Front Sleeveless Top Sweater Vest
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sleek Tom Ford-designed twist on the classic Gucci sweater vest features a satin front panel with a buckle for a cinched waist and a zippered back. Created for the Fall/Winter 1...
NWT S/S 2006 Versace by Donatella Sheer Plunging Backless Silk Satin Slip Gown
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The dress features soutache appliqué in an ornate baroque-inspired scrollwork design that forms the shoulder straps. Constructed from intricate cording sewn directly onto the silk sa...
$512Sale Price|20% Off
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER MAILLE FEMME Vintage black eyelet ruffle self tie dress M
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER MAILLE FEMME Vintage black eyelet ruffle self tie dress M Reference: CC/A00472 Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier Collection: MAILLE FEMME Mate...
Original US Military vintage sunglasses 70s, made in U.S.A
By U.S. Army
Located in Valencia, CA
These are vintage Romco BCG Military Issue eyeglasses frames with polarized lenses produced by US Army in the U.S.A. since the 1960s. Iconic glasses that America doesn't make anymore...
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.