Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
Vintage Chanel sunglasses add a sophisticated sensibility to any ensemble.
Whether you’re after classic aviators, such as the brand’s popular Pilot sunglasses or seeking to perfect your “mysterious Old Hollywood icon” look — easily attainable with Chanel’s rimless Butterfly sunglasses, embellished with faux pearls — the legendary high fashion house’s eyewear offerings are versatile and tasteful.
Although Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883–1971) garnered the admiration of French fashion enthusiasts near and far solely for her elegant Chanel Modes hats when she opened her first shop on rue Cambon in Paris, her wares would soon encompass jackets, evening dresses and more — a gradually evolving collection of garments and accessories that today includes a variety of sleek sunglasses.
When you are shopping for a pair of Chanel sunglasses, look closely: Authentic Chanel sunglasses, like the brand's iconic handbags, are distinguishable from fakes in their superior craftsmanship and quality. Today, real Chanel sunglasses are packaged in a branded retail box and the house’s name is usually etched into at least one of the lenses — be it cat eye, oval, square or another shape. The text etched into the lens is clear but understated.
Additionally, Chanel sunglasses have been made in Italy for decades. A licensing agreement was renewed in 2020 with the Milan-based firm Luxottica, with which Chanel first partnered in 1999. Many vintage pairs are branded with “Made in Italy” on the interior of one of the arms of the frames.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
1990s French Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
1990s French Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
1990s French Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
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1990s French Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
1990s French Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
1990s French Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
1990s French Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
1990s French Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
1990s French Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
2010s French Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
2010s Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
2010s Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
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