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.

ProDesign: made in Denmark

ProDesign or ProDesign Denmark glasses are vintage glasses for which there are now numerous collectors all over the world. Gail Spence helped the brand become renowned worldwide with her aluminium eyewear. The lettering 'ProDesign in Gail Spence Design' adorns many of these vintage glasses.
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ProDesign 4021 Titanium Frame Bauhaus Style Details
ProDesign 4021
249.00 EUR
Description
  • 1990's HAL (Have A Look Eyewear) by PRO DESIGN
  • striking "architect's" eyeglasses in size 32/36, 145
  • filigree and cleverly devised design; simply chichi
  • exclusively top-notch frame components; high-end
  • an unworn masterpiece with original DEMO lenses
  • the frame (Bauhaus style) can be glazed optionally
ProDesign 7041 Unisex Panto Glasses 90s 2000s Details
ProDesign 7041
199.00 EUR
Description
  • Pro Design Optic Studio Denmark PANTO glasses
  • mod-name.: Better Color 7041, Gr. 41-24, col. 5022
  • vintage panto spectacles for ladies and gentlemen
  • classic timeless, but still striking PRO DESIGN!
  • UNWORN (like all our vintage ProDesign eyewear)
  • NO RETRO SPECS, but an old original from 2000
ProDesign Denmark Club 55C Panto Glasses Details
ProDesign Denmark Club 55C
199.00 EUR
Description
  • 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
199.00 EUR
Description
  • 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
ProDesign No10
249.00 EUR
Description
  • 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 No11 Gail Spence Design Sunglasses Details
ProDesign No11
249.00 EUR
Description
  • ProDesign N°ELEVEN - Optic Studio Denmark Specs
  • 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)
ProDesign No2 Rare Vintage Movie Shades 90's Details
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ProDesign No2
349.00 EUR
Description
  • Pro Design N° TWO- 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 early 1990's
  • unworn single item (like all our famous movie frames)
  • turquois sun lenses can be replaced with prescriptions
ProDesign No23 Gail Spence Design Frame 90's Details
ProDesign No23
249.00 EUR
Description
  • Pro Design N°TwentyThree - Optic Studio Denmark
  • true vintage aluminium frame - Gail Spence Design
  • very interesting VINTAGE designer eyeglass-frame
  • distinctively GAIL SPENCE (specs for design lovers)
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ProDesign eyewear)
  • NO retro frame, but a true 90's original + hard case
ProDesign No25 Gail Spence Aluminium Frame Details
ProDesign No25
249.00 EUR
Description
  • Pro Design N°TwentyFive - Optic Studio Denmark
  • true vintage aluminium frame - Gail Spence Design
  • very interesting VINTAGE designer eyeglass-frame
  • distinctively GAIL SPENCE (specs for design lovers)
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ProDesign eyewear)
  • NO retro frame, but a true 90's original + hard case
ProDesign No26 Aluminium Gail Spence Frame Details
ProDesign No26
249.00 EUR
Description
  • Pro Design N°TwentySix - Optic Studio Denmark
  • true vintage aluminium frame - Gail Spence Design
  • very interesting VINTAGE designer eyeglass-frame
  • distinctively GAIL SPENCE (specs for design lovers)
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ProDesign eyewear)
  • NO retro frame, but a true 90's original + hard case
ProDesign No5 With Earring Barrette Bracelet Details
ProDesign No5
499.00 EUR
Description
  • 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
ProDesign No6
299.00 EUR
Description
  • 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
ProDesign No7
299.00 EUR
Description
  • 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
ProDesign No8
249.00 EUR
Description
  • 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
ProDesign No8
249.00 EUR
Description
  • 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 No8 Gail Spence Design Eyeglasses Details
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ProDesign No8
249.00 EUR
Description
  • 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)
  • sun lenses could be replaced with prescription lenses
ProDesign No9 Basic The Hunt For Red October Details
ProDesign No9 Basic
249.00 EUR
Description
  • Pro Design N° NINE BASIC - Optic Studio Denmark
  • 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)
  • crazy sun lenses could be replaced with prescriptions
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