Vintage Anglo American Eyewear " LOOK OUT " LA 2 Sunglasses Made in England
By Anglo American Optical
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Anglo American Eyewear Oversized Electric Blue Sunglasses With Gradient Lenses 1970’S Made In England.
New Cartier Santos Screws 1983 62mm 18K Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Cartier Aviator Santos Sunglasses with Brown Gradient (uv protection) Lenses.
New Vintage Gucci GG1378 Rose Sunglasses 1990's Made in Italy Y2K
By Gucci
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Gucci Rimless Y2K Rose Gradient Rimless Sunglasses. New never worn or displayed.
New Vintage Gucci GG2655 Semirimless Sunglasses 1990's Made in Italy Y2K
By Gucci
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Gucci Semi Rimless Y2K Purple Gradient Rimless Sunglasses. New never worn or displayed.
Vintage Rare A.A Sutain 354 Oversized Camouflage Tortoise Sunglasses 1970's
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Super Rare Oversized Camouflage Tortoise With Light Gradient Brown Lenses Sunglasses. Amazing Craftsmanship And Style.
Vintage Christian Dior INDINIGHT 1 Extra Large Wrap Sunglasses Fall 2000 Y2K
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Christian Dior INDINIGHT 1 Ocher frame with Gradient Brown lenses Wrap Sunglasses Fall 2000 by Galliano.
Vintage Super Rare Christian Dior Optyl Translucent D01 Green 1970'S Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Super Rare Christian Dior Sunglasses Oversized Gradient Green Frame With Multi Color Lenses.
Vintage Paloma Picasso Black & Gold 3746 Sunglasses Made in Germany 1980's
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Paloma Picasso black detailed silver frame with blue gradient lenses sunglasses . Made in Germany 1980's.
New Cartier Laque de Chine Aviator Gold 59Mm Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Cartier Aviator Laque de Chine Heavy plated gold sunglasses with brown gradient (uv protection) Lenses.
New Vintage Calvin Klein Ck 2033 Small Shiled Y2K Sunglasses Made In Italy
By Calvin Klein
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Calvin Klein Y2K 1990'S Wrap Around Small Silver Frame Sunglasses Green Gradient Lenses. New, Never Worn Or Displayed.
New Cartier Laque de Chine Aviator Gold 62Mm Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Cartier Aviator Laque de Chine Heavy plated gold sunglasses with brown gradient (uv protection) Lenses.
New Jean Paul Gaultier Junior 55 3174 Fork Chef Sunglasses 1990 Made in Japan
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Jean Paul Gaultier Medium Copper Frame Sunglasses. Blue Gradient Lenses That Complete A Ready To Wear Jpg Look.
New Vintage Boeing by Carrera Aviator 5733 91 Large Sunglasses 1980's Austria
By Boeing, Carrera
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Classy And Eye Catching Vintage Boeing 5733 91 1980’S Sunglasses. Gradient Lenses New! Never Worn Or Displayed This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To More Than 30 Years Of Sto...
New Vintage Boeing by Carrera Aviator 5733 41 Large Sunglasses 1980's Austria
By Boeing, Carrera
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Classy And Eye Catching Vintage Boeing 5733 41 1980’S Sunglasses. Gradient Blue Lenses New! Never Worn Or Displayed This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To More Than 30 Years O...
New Vintage Alain Mikli Rectangular Gold Frame Sunglasses 1980's Made in France
By Alain Mikli
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Alain Mikli Rectangular Gold Frame Holding A Pair Of Light Gradient Blue Lentes Sunglasses Rare Item In New And Unworn Condition.
Mint Cartier Vendome 56 MM Gold Brown Lens Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Cartier Aviator Vendome 56MM Heavy plated gold sunglasses with brown gradient (uv protection) Lenses.
Vintage Cartier Laque de Chine Aviator Gold 56Mm Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Cartier Aviator Laque de Chine Heavy plated gold sunglasses with brown gradient (uv protection) Lenses.
New Vintage Christian Dior Monsieur 2196 40 59 Oversized Sunglasses 70's Austria
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Christian Dior Monsieur oversized sunglasses. . Spotless brown gradient lenses. Comes with it original CD Monsieur sleeve.
Vintage Paloma Picasso Avant Garde Gold Sunglasses Made in Germany 1980's
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Paloma Picasso Avant Garde gold frame with brown gradient lenses sunglasses . Made in Germany 1980's.
Vintage Paloma Picasso Triangle Details Gold Sunglasses Made in Germany 1980's
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Paloma Picasso triangle details gold frame with grey gradient lenses sunglasses . Made in Germany 1980's.
Vintage Paloma Picasso Avant Garde Gold Sunglasses Made in Germany 1980's
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Paloma Picasso Avant Garde gold frame with brown gradient lenses sunglasses . Made in Germany 1980's.
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.