Aluminium glasses designed by Gail Spence in the 1980s and 1990s

Today, the designers of ProDesign call themselves eyewear architects. In the past, opticians and goldsmiths provided extraordinary glasses from Denmark, which were surprisingly functional and innovative.

Particularly noteworthy was the eyewear collection that Gail Spence designed for ProDesign Denmark in the 80s.

Gail Spence was born in the USA in 1949 and went to Denmark in 1969 to study at the Goldsmiths’ College. She opened her own workshop in 1974 and in the 80s designed for Hans Hansen and others. However, she achieved worldwide reputation with her eyewear designs for ProDesign.

Film glasses for a Hollywood classic

The old ProDesign aluminium glasses in Gail Spence design, which are simply called No 1, No 2, No 3, etc. are now legendary. This is due, on the one hand, to the extraordinary frame shape, the bold colours and the ingenious functionality, and, on the other hand, to a film classic in which glasses by Gail Spence appear.

In 1990, actor Courtney B. Vance wore ProDesign Gail Spence glasses No 1 and thus made them world-famous outside of the optician industry.
It was noticeable that Vance, as second officer and sonar technician, wore the Gail Spence glasses in pink. What sounds strangely odd somehow fitted the character’s outfit perfectly; the silence and the sonar sounds did the rest.

Since ProDesign No 1 have always sold quickly due to their popularity, we would like to draw your attention to the entire series of Gail Spence for ProDesign Denmark, because the complete collection is simply wonderful.

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ProDesign Denmark Club 55C Panto Glasses Details

ProDesign Denmark Club 55C

Pro Design Optic Studio Denmark vintage glasses
panto design with windsor rings: a true CLASSIC!
bridge and metal temples with costly engravings
timeless elegant combination of colors & pattern
UNWORN (like all our vintage PANTO eyeglasses)
NO RETRO specs, but an old original from the 90's

ProDesign Denmark Club 88A Vintage Glasses Details

ProDesign Denmark Club 88A

Pro Design Optic Studio Denmark vintage glasses
panto design with windsor rings: a true CLASSIC!
bridge and metal temples with costly engravings
great color combination (purple havana / brass)
unworn NOS (like all our vintage eyeglass-frames)
NO RETRO specs, but an old original from the 90s

ProDesign No10 Gail Spence Design Sunglasses Details

Pro Design N°TEN - Optic Studio Denmark Shades
true vintage aluminium frame - Gail Spence Design
successor of the legendary Pro Design N° ONE model
N°ONE worn in the movie 'The Hunt For Red October'
ultra RARE designer sunglasses from the mid 1990's
unworn single item (like all our famous movie frames)
light gray-gradient sun lenses & Silhouette hard case

ProDesign No16 Gail Spence Designer Shades Details

Pro Design N°Sixteen - Optic Studio Denmark Frame
true vintage aluminium frame - Gail Spence Design
successor of the legendary Pro Design N° ONE model
N°ONE worn in the movie 'The Hunt For Red October'
unworn single item (like all our famous movie specs)
light green-gradient sun lenses and Silhouette case

ProDesign No5 The Hunt For Red October Details

Pro Design N° FIVE- Optic Studio Denmark Glasses
true vintage aluminium frame - Gail Spence Design
successor of the legendary Pro Design N° ONE model
N°ONE worn in the movie 'The Hunt For Red October'
ultra RARE designer sunglasses from the mid 1990's
unworn single item (like all our famous movie frames)
the sun lenses can be replaced optionally + Dior case

ProDesign No5 With Earring Barrette Bracelet Details

Pro Design N° FIVE- Optic Studio Denmark Shades
true vintage aluminium frame - Gail Spence Design
successor of the legendary Pro Design N° ONE model
N°ONE worn in the movie 'The Hunt For Red October'
ultra RARE designer sunglasses from the mid 1990's
this unworn N°5 model comes with extra accessories
including: earring, barrette & bracelet, LIMITED E!

ProDesign No6 The Hunt For Red October 90's Details

Pro Design N° SIX - Optic Studio Denmark Glasses
true vintage aluminium frame - Gail Spence Design
successor of the legendary Pro Design N° ONE model
N°ONE worn in the movie 'The Hunt For Red October'
ultra RARE designer sunglasses from the mid 1990's
unworn single item (like all our famous movie frames)
the gray sun lenses can be replaced with prescriptions

ProDesign No7 The Hunt For Red October Details

Pro Design N° Seven - Optic Studio Denmark Glasses
true vintage aluminium frame - Gail Spence Design
successor of the legendary Pro Design N° ONE model
N°ONE worn in the movie 'The Hunt For Red October'
ultra RARE designer eyeglasses from the mid 1990's
unworn single item (like all our famous movie frames)
the demo lenses should be replaced with prescriptions

ProDesign No8 Gail Spence Design Sunglasses Details

Pro Design N°EIGHT - Optic Studio Denmark Shades
true vintage aluminium frame - Gail Spence Design
successor of the legendary Pro Design N° ONE model
N°ONE worn in the movie 'The Hunt For Red October'
ultra RARE designer sunglasses from the mid 1990's
unworn single item (like all our famous movie frames)
gray-purple-gradient sun lenses and Silhouette case

ProDesign No8 Gail Spence Design Shades Details

Pro Design N°EIGHT - Optic Studio Denmark Shades
true vintage aluminium frame - Gail Spence Design
successor of the legendary Pro Design N° ONE model
N°ONE worn in the movie 'The Hunt For Red October'
ultra RARE designer sunglasses from the mid 1990's
unworn single item (like all our famous movie frames)
pink-purple-gradient sun lenses and Silhouette case

ProDesign No9 The Hunt For Red October Details

Pro Design N° NINE - Optic Studio Denmark Glasses
true vintage aluminium frame - Gail Spence Design
successor of the legendary Pro Design N° ONE model
N°ONE worn in the movie 'The Hunt For Red October'
ultra RARE designer eyeglasses from the mid 1990's
unworn single item (like all our famous movie frames)
the demo lenses should be replaced with prescriptions

ProDesign No9 The Hunt For Red October Details

Pro Design N° NINE - Optic Studio Denmark Glasses
true vintage aluminium frame - Gail Spence Design
successor of the legendary Pro Design N° ONE model
N°ONE worn in the movie 'The Hunt For Red October'
ultra RARE designer sunglasses from the mid 1990's
unworn single item (like all our famous movie frames)
blue-gradient sun lenses (100% UV) & Silhouette case

ProDesign P806 Polarized Clip On 90's Shades Details

noble 90's designer eyeglasses by Pro Design, Denmark
stylish elegant unisex model; timeless vintage eyewear
elegant frame finish in a kind of "antique / burnt brass"
polarized removeable sun clip (for 100% UV protection)
unworn, new old stock; like all our rare vintage shades
NO RETRO fashion, but a precious 20 years old RARITY

ProDesign Proswitch 4 Round Vintage Panto Glasses Details

ProDesign Proswitch 4

Pro Design Optic Studio Denmark vintage glasses
dull black panto metal frame with fancy appliqué
appliqué: orange-blue mosaic marbled; see photos
timeless elegant combination of colors & pattern
UNWORN (like all our vintage PANTO eyeglasses)
NO RETRO specs, but an old original from the 90's

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