1990s Escada by Margaretha Ley Camel Cashmere Bend Double Breasted 90s Blazer
By Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
The pictured vintage MERCURA NYC flying monkey sunglasses and Yves Saint Laurent YSL top are also available in my 1stdibs shop.
$596Sale Price|25% Off
1980s Black Leather Embossed Dolman Sleeve Vintage 80s Moto Jacket Medium
Located in San Diego, CA
The pictured vintage Mercura NYC flying monkey sunglasses are also available in my 1stdibs Shop.
Rare Vintage Mercura Unisex Flying Monkeys Black and Gold 1990s Round Sunglasses
Located in San Diego, CA
Mercura sunglasses are highly sought after, and are extremely hard to find!
Rare Vintage Mercura Novelty ' Pianos + Horns + Music Notes ' Unisex Sunglasses
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare, and absolutely amazing vintage MERCURA unisex sunglasses! These glasses feature an amazing amount of detail.
Vintage MERCURA NYC Flying Monkeys Novelty Unisex Aviator Sunglasses Glasses
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage MERCURA NYC flying monkey novelty aviator sunglasses !
Rare Vintage Mercura 1990s Light Brown Gold Studded Asymmetrical Sunglasses
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible 90s MERCURA one-of-a-king tortoiseshell rectangle unisex glasses! Features asymmetrical gold stud balls on each side; three vertically placed on the left frame, ...
Vintage Mercura NYC Rihanna Clear + Rhinestone Jackie O 60s Style Sunglasses
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare, and Rihanna favorite, MERCURA NYC novelty sunglasses ! These glasses are everything !
Rare Vintage Mercura Unisex Gold Brass Flying Monkeys Novelty Aviator Sunglasses
Located in San Diego, CA
I have had these rare vintage MERCURA unisex sunglasses once before, and they sold instantly!
Mercura NYC Poodle Sunglasses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rad pair of cat-eye sunglasses from Mercura NYC featuring a poodle motif across the lenses.
Mercura Tropical Flowers and Fruit Cat Eye Sunglasses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A knock-out pair of statement sunglasses from Mercura Fine Art, featuring an exaggerated cat-eye shape embellished with dimensional, colorful fruit and flowers.
Mecura NYC Pearl Sunglasses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary sunglasses from Mercura NYC have graduated pearl detailing.
Mecura NYC Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary sunglasses from Mercura NYC feature violet cabochons with scrolling gold-toned metal accents.
Mecura NYC Cat Eye Sunglasses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary cat eye sunglasses from Mercura NYC have pearl and silver-toned filigree detailing.
$199Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Iris Courtyard Green Purple Cashmere Merino Modern Artisanal Handwoven Scarf
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Combining simplicity & elegance with artistic luxury, Iris Courtyard Scarf has been carefully dyed by master artisans to give this beautiful one of a kind effect of colors blendi...
1990s Thierry Mugler White Handkerchief Hem Asymmetrical Vintage 90s Maxi Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking vintage early 90s THIERRY MUGLER white handkerchief hem maxi skirt! Features an asymmetrical hem that looks fantastic with movement! Hidden zipper up the back with signature...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Runway Structured Silk Military Blazer F/W 2004
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptionally rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche structured silk blazer from the Fall/Winter 2004 runway collection, one of the most iconic seasons of Ford’s tenure ...
THE ROW light blue cashmere wool RIB KNIT MOCK NECK Sweater S
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic The Row rib-knit sweater in baby blue wool (65%) and cashmere (35%). Features a longline silhoutter, a mock-neck and long sleeves. Unlined. Has been worn and is in exc...
Iconic Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Silk Pagoda Jacket YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic. The famous Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW 2004 Collection. The Pagoda Jacket made of 100% pure Silk. Tom Ford's final show for Yves Saint Laurent, his exquisite YSL Riv...
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
$3,387
Size: French 40/42
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on th...
S/S 2004 Atelier Versace by Donatella Metallic Green Halterneck Gown Custom
By Atelier Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Atelier Versace gown from the Spring/Summer 2004 collection, designed by Donatella Versace, is constructed in metallic green chiffon with a halterneck, heavily ruched torso, and...
1930s Sexy Gold Floral Brocade Lamé Bias-Cut Gown with Extreme Plunging Back
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Siren gown in gold floral lamé brocade: Racer back with extremely low plunge! Full cowl neck front. The sexiest dress in the room!
F/W 1999 Chloé by Stella McCartney Maroon Bodycon Backless Cowl Dress 36FR
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Fall/Winter 1999 Chloé by Stella McCartney maroon bodycon dress features a draped cowl neckline that mirrors the dramatic open back, connected by a delicate strap. Debuting on...
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 ...
$1,732
Size: ONE SIZE
1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A decadent, luxury 1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR suitcase with art deco 'CD' detail buckle. A sturdy, yet elegantly constructed Christian Dior case made from rich, Smooth Chocolate brown le...
Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
Mazzuchelli Vintage Sartorial Hooded Dress w Beading
Located in Milano, IT
Particular vintage sartorial dress by Mazzuchelli from the 1980s, made in Italy. The dress is totally handmade in a light ivory cotton. It is believed that the dress may be a bridal ...
Christian Lacroix Silk Men Jacket
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Printed silk men jacket. No size label, it fits a 44FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 44 cm...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
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.