Shades: Cool Sunglasses with continuous glasses

Although we could have assigned the vintage sunglasses with only one continuous lens to our category of vintage sports glasses, we have created a separate category for these special designer glasses.

In fact, the shades, often also called shields, have their origin in sport. This spectacle shape, which does not consist of two sun-protecting glasses as usual, but rather just one continuous lens, was developed especially for skiing. The complete covering of the face enables the athletes a so-called panorama view. In addition, sunglasses in this design protect against wind like a screen, from which the term “shields” derives. In addition, the oversized lens covering the face often have a polarising effect to avoid reflections.

Carrera as pioneer for continuous designer glasses

Over time, numerous fashion designers recognised the potential of these shields glasses, although they were actually only ski sunglasses.

Since the Carrera sunglasses brand has also developed from sports sunglasses to fashion sunglasses, as can be read in detail in our shop, it is not surprising that Carrera developed the first shades sunglasses with a certain lifestyle philosophy for wearing outside of sports facilities.

The Porsche Design sunglasses model 5620, which was produced at the end of the 1970s in cooperation with Carrera, made ski glasses a coveted fashion accessory thanks to a prominent wearer: in 1981 Yoko Ono wore the now legendary 5620 Porsche Design by Carrera sunglasses on the cover of “Rolling Stone” magazine.

Almost overnight, all over the world Porsche Design’s sports sunglasses became sunglasses for fashion lovers, who associated them with a certain image.

Shades - a coveted fashion accessory

Motivated by the sales figures for the Porsche Carrera 5620 sunglasses, in the mid-1980s other designers also opted for the eyewear shape with only one lens. Some models looked very similar to Yoko Ono’s sunglasses, like the sunglasses model 5703 from Boeing or the Alpina Goldwing sunglasses. Other shields creations were based only on the concept of the continuous lens; like the crazy vintage Cazal sunglasses 856, 857 and 858 or the Ray-Ban Wings by Bausch&Lomb. Other manufacturers even managed to combine the sporty designs with a certain elegance. Among them were the Christian Dior 2501, the Dunhill 6102 and the Boeing 5708 sunglasses.

Alpina even turned the shields concept into a completely independent collection: the “Talking Glasses” series. The “Talking Glasses” collection from 1989 exclusively contains shields sunglasses, which all embody an individual motto.

Today the motifs of the Alpina “Talking Glasses” series, such as “California Dreaming”, “New York City”, “Pink Panther”, “Glasnost”, “Black Friday”, “Time Is Tight”, “Human Dancing”, “Time Piece” and “Broken Heart”, are coveted collector’s sunglasses.

In general, it can be said that all old vintage shades models are very popular and are often sought after. There are many reasons for this. Regardless of the cool designs, the shields glasses are real eye-catchers and both women’s and men's sunglasses at the same time. It must also be said that the shades models were produced in very small quantities at that time - in comparison to other sunglasses designs - because in the 80s and 90s sunglasses were sold almost exclusively in optical stores. Since shades are the only sunglasses that cannot be optically glazed, opticians at the time had little interest in offering this shape of glasses in their shops.

This has resulted in a relatively scarce supply of these truly exceptional vintage sunglasses to this day. The shades are by far the smallest category of glasses that we have on offer.

Take a look while we still have some of these cool unique glasses in stock!

Eyewear style "Shades" - Full frames, continuous glasses

It was Dior that made those end-to-end sunglasses (made of one solitary lens) fashionable to begin with. Originally those shades used to be sport glasses. But up to now they have become a reference in style as well as a designer masterpiece.
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Alpina Goldwing Rare 80's Celebrity Sunglasses Details
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Alpina Goldwing
699.00 EUR
Description
  • Goldwing: the most wanted Alpina model, worldwide!
  • worn by celebs like Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Madonna
  • utterly vintage rarity from 1989 (made in W.Germany)
  • almost impossible to get, today (a real museum piece)
  • unworn and with Alpina case (like all our 80's shades)
  • with tiny traces of storage (otherwise almost priceless)
Boeing 5703 80's Luxury Pilots Sunglasses Details
Boeing 5703
799.00 EUR
Description
  • unbelievable rare model of the 80's BOEING Collection
  • 'panorama view" design with a polarized lens, 100% UV
  • rotatable nose pads & gold-plated frame; truly vintage
  • pure combination of luxury, sport, quality and lifestyle
  • designed by Jan Matthias (Porsche chief designer, 1975)
  • he also created the Porsche 5620 'Yoko Ono' sunglasses
  • a precious UNWORN vintage ORIGINAL; collector's item
Boeing 5708 80's Luxury Pilots Shades Details
Boeing 5708
699.00 EUR
Description
  • unbelievable rare model of the 80's BOEING Collection
  • 'panorama view" design with a polarized lens, 100% UV
  • adjustable nose pads & gold-plated frame; true vintage
  • pure combination of luxury, sport, quality and lifestyle
  • unworn vintage vertu (comes with a Cavalli hard case)
  • NO RETRO SUNGLASSES, but a precious old ORIGINAL!!
Carrera 5414 90's Sunglasses Sports Shades Details
Carrera 5414
249.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Carrera sport's sunglasses from the early 90's
  • rare model with one large single lens (panorama view)
  • cool SHADES design ... also wearable in everyday life
  • new old stock, NOS (like all our vintage Carrera Sport)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an authentic 90's ORIGINAL
  • 100% UV protection thanks to Carrera C80 quality lens
Carrera 5418 All Weather Sunglasses Polar Details
Carrera 5418
349.00 EUR
Description
  • ultra rare VINTAGE Carrera sport's sunglasses from 1989
  • brilliant all weather shades with interchangeable lenses
  • yellow (kalichrome) intensify light and increase contrast
  • brown (POLARized) anti-relection for high sun-intensity
  • yellow lens wearable at dusk and bown lens at daytime
  • new old stock (like all our rare vintage sports sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an authentic OLD ORIGINAL!
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Carrera 5418 All Weather Shades Polarized Details
Carrera 5418
349.00 EUR
Description
  • ultra rare VINTAGE Carrera sport's sunglasses from 1989
  • brilliant all weather shades with interchangeable lenses
  • yellow (kalichrome) intensify light and increase contrast
  • gray (POLARIZED) anti-relection for high sun-intensity
  • yellow lens wearable at dusk and bown lens at daytime
  • new old stock (like all our rare vintage sports sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an authentic OLD ORIGINAL!
Carrera 5430 90's Sports Shades Polarized Details
Carrera 5430
249.00 EUR
Description
  • CARRERA 5430 SUNBEAM sport's sunglasses from 1991
  • water and ski sports glasses "panorama shield / mask"
  • lightweight Polyamide material (top wearing comfort)
  • POLARIZED lens = anti-relection for high sun-intensity
  • new old stock (like all our rare VINTAGE sports shades)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an authentic OLD ORIGINAL
Cebe 2000 Rare Ral­lye Sports Sunglasses Details
Cebe 2000
249.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage CEBE sports shades - made for extreme purpose
  • engineered for the drivers of the PARIS-DAKAR-RALLYE
  • mirrored sun-shade (for high sun intensity), 100% UV!
  • the frame could be glazed with prescription lenses, too
  • never worn (like all our vintage CEBE sports sunglasses)
  • NO retro shades; but an ingenious 30 years old original!
Christian Dior 2434 Panorama View Sunglasses 80s Details
Christian Dior 2434
299.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage DIOR designer sunglasses from 1989/1990
  • single lens ("shield design") for a PANORAMA view
  • brilliant and very rare vintage model by Chr. DIOR
  • unworn (like all our Chr. DIOR designer sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion, but a unique 30 years old original
  • Rihanna wore this model too (check photos on Google)
Christian Dior 2501 80's Designer Shades Ladies Details
Christian Dior 2501
299.00 EUR
Description
  • glamorous ladies shades by Christian Dior of the 1980's
  • one large, single shade with white appliqué; just unique
  • a vintage "MUST-HAVE" for all fashion lovers, out there
  • high wearing comfort & 1st class quality (polarized lens)
  • new old stock (like all our vintage Christian Dior shades)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a unique old original by Dior
Christian Dior 2501 Rare 80's Sunglasses Polarized Details
Christian Dior 2501
299.00 EUR
Description
  • glamorous ladies shades by Christian Dior of the 1980's
  • one large, single shade in X-Large size (panorama view)
  • a vintage "MUST-HAVE" for all fashion lovers, out there
  • high wearing comfort & 1st class quality (polarized lens)
  • new old stock (like all our vintage Christian Dior shades)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a unique old original by Dior
Christian Dior 2501 Polarized Sunglasses 80's 90's Details
Christian Dior 2501
299.00 EUR
Description
  • orig. Christian Dior designer sunglasses from 1989/1990
  • one large, single shade in X-Large size (panorama view)
  • a vintage "MUST-HAVE" for all fashion lovers, out there
  • functional designer shades with polarized lens / shield
  • new old stock (like all our 80's / 90's C. Dior originals)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 30 years old vintage rarity
Christian Dior 2501 Panorama View Sunglasses 80's Details
Christian Dior 2501
299.00 EUR
Description
  • panorama view Dior designer sunglasses from 1989/1990
  • one large, single shade in X-Large size (vintage shield)
  • a vintage "MUST-HAVE" for all fashion lovers, out there
  • functional designer shades with polarized lens / shield
  • new old stock (like all our 80's / 90's C. Dior originals)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 30 years old vintage rarity
Christian Dior 2501 Panorama View Shades 80s 90s Details
Christian Dior 2501
269.00 EUR
Description
  • Dior designer sunglasses from 1989/90, panorama view
  • a vintage "MUST-HAVE" for all fashion lovers, out there
  • functional designer shades with polarized lens / shield
  • new old stock (like all our 80's / 90's C. Dior originals)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 30 years old vintage rarity
  • reduced to 269€: tiny scratches due to long term stocking
Dunhill 6102 90's Men's Shades Details
Dunhill 6102
399.00 EUR
Description
  • stylish men's sunglasses by Alfred Dunhill from 1990
  • the most wanted DUNHILL vintage model, worldwide
  • ingenious flexible frame for optimal fitting properties
  • top-notch materials & crafting (hardgold-plated frame)
  • a combination of true classiness & gentleman lifestyle
  • unworn condition, NOS (real rarity and collector's item)
  • NO retro shades, but an authentic 29 years old original
Dunhill 6102 Rare 90's Men's Luxury Shades Details
Dunhill 6102
399.00 EUR
Description
  • stylish men's sunglasses by Alfred Dunhill from 1990
  • the most wanted DUNHILL vintage model, worldwide
  • ingenious flexible frame for optimal fitting properties
  • top-notch materials & crafting (hardgold-plated frame)
  • a combination of true classiness & gentleman lifestyle
  • unworn & with Gucci case (real rarity / collector's item)
  • NO retro shades, but an authentic 29 years old original
Dunhill 6102 90's Gentlemen's Sunglasses Details
Dunhill 6102
399.00 EUR
Description
  • stylish men's sunglasses by Alfred Dunhill from 1990
  • the most wanted DUNHILL vintage model, worldwide
  • ingenious flexible frame for optimal fitting properties
  • top-notch materials & crafting (hardgold-plated frame)
  • a combination of true classiness & gentleman lifestyle
  • unworn condition, NOS (real rarity and collector's item)
  • NO retro shades, but an authentic 30 years old original
Ferrari F20/S Kylie Jenner Sunglasses Details
Ferrari F20/S
249.00 EUR
Description
  • sporty 90's luxury sunglasses by famous Ferrari
  • panorama view design with only one single lens
  • a very stylish and very elegant fashion accessory
  • worn by Kylie Jenner (check Instagram or Google)
  • never worn (like all our vintage FERRARI shades)
  • NO RETRO FASHION, but a unique 1990's rarity!
Ferrari F20/S Luxury Sunglasses Kylie Jenner Details
Ferrari F20/S
249.00 EUR
Description
  • sporty 90's luxury sunglasses by famous Ferrari
  • panorama view design with only one single lens
  • a very stylish and very elegant fashion accessory
  • worn by Kylie Jenner (check Instagram or Google)
  • never worn (like all our vintage FERRARI shades)
  • NO RETRO FASHION, but a unique 1990's rarity!
Porsche 5620 Old Yoko Ono Shades Silver Details
Porsche 5620
599.00 EUR
Description
  • mod. 5620: vintage Porsche sunglasses by Carrera Design
  • huge shades, made for a flashy appearance (eye-catcher)
  • worn by Yoko Ono ("Rolling Stone" magazine cover, 1981)
  • thus, worldwide well-known as original 'Yoko Ono shades'
  • originally produced as 'sports glasses' (polarized shades)
  • meanwhile, worn by many celebs (Madonna, Will.i.am ...)
  • original unworn 1980's rarity (comes with orig. packing)
Porsche 5620 80's Yoko Ono Shades Black Details
Porsche 5620
599.00 EUR
Description
  • mod. 5620: vintage Porsche sunglasses by Carrera Design
  • huge shades, made for a flashy appearance (eye-catcher)
  • worn by Yoko Ono ("Rolling Stone" magazine cover, 1981)
  • thus, worldwide well-known as original 'Yoko Ono shades'
  • originally produced as 'sports glasses' (polarized shades)
  • meanwhile, worn by many celebs (Madonna, Will.i.am ...)
  • original unworn 1980's rarity (comes with orig. packing)
Porsche 5692 F09 Flat Designer Shades Details
Porsche 5692
249.00 EUR
Description
  • Porsche Design by Carrera 5692 70 LARGE F 0.9 Glasses
  • high performance, foldable Porsche Carrera sport-shades
  • ingenious flat & compact, when folded (fits every pocket)
  • made for extreme sporty conditions (lens with light tint)
  • ultra rare Porsche Design vintage model from app. 1995
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a genuine unworn ORIGINAL!
Porsche 5692 F09 Flat Shades Silver Large Details
Porsche 5692
249.00 EUR
Description
  • Porsche Design by Carrera 5692, 6750 'Large' F0.9 Glasses
  • high performance, foldable Porsche Carrera sport-shades
  • ingenious flat & compact, when folded (fits every pocket)
  • with a slightly silver MIRRORED lens = "panorama view"
  • ultra rare Porsche Design vintage model from app. 1995
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a genuine unworn ORIGINAL!
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