Journal
Our world of vintage Eyewear
Quality more important than design
In the 60's, the manufacturers were focused on the quality of the eyeglasses. The design was rather secondarily. The frames were built to last.
monolithic Metzler glasses
Metzler frames and Metzler sunglasses were built to last.
Boeing Pilots Sunglasses
The Boeing Collection combines high-tech, design and lifestyle equally.
Blue Brothers Sunglasses
The success of product placement by Ray-Ban.
A question of quality in the 90's
Many details ornamented the frames and various new developments stimulated the market.
Glasses as fashion accessory
Various famous fashion designers present their first eyewear collections. The slogan “the glasses for the dress” becomes popular.
Carrera Sport's Shades
Functionality, innovation and top-notch crafting are characteristic of Carrera.
Oversized Style of the 70's
Many celebrities wore the oversized sunglasses since the 70's.
Crazy
Unusual lines management, flashy colors, projecting shapes or everything at once.
Square
Perfectly square glasses-frames are a rare thing, so the sectioning of our big range of vintage eyeglasses in this case makes sense.
Sunglasses as profitable business
In the 80's, other noted brands realized that dealing with optics-related accessories is profitable. Bugatti, Jaguar, Ferrari and Porsche made a great business of it.
the legendary M1 model
Stevie Wonder made the Alpina M1 his trademark ...
Eye-Catching eyewear
Alain Mikli creations were part of various Haute Couture Shows in the 1980's. Andy Warhol wore the Mikli model 'violin clef'.
Famous Yoko Ono shades
Vintage Porsche sunglasses stand for innovative designs and top-notch quality. Interchangeable lenses and folding frames made this brand popular.
Sporty Racing Shades
Sunglasses designed and manufactured like the sports cars..jpg "Artistic Eyewear Creations")
Artistic Eyewear Creations
Casanova glasses represent the spirit and the exuberance of the Venetian carnival.
Elegance and functionality
These classic men's sunglasses are excellent made and typify the Gentleman Lifestyle.
Aviator
This style is connected with Ray-Ban. Everybody knows the legendary Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.
The John Lennon Collection
Round vintage eyeglasses named after famous Lennon songs.
Steampunk Sonnenbrillen
What makes the Gaultier sunglasses so special? Why are they called "steampunk"?
Hip Hop Cazal
Why became Cazal so famous?
Sporty
Sports-designs and functional sports-glasses have here been pooled into one category.
Giorgio Armani Classics
... the world famous 'Schubert Glasses'.
XXL Shades á la Dior
The oversized 70's Dior sunglasses are still in high demand..jpg "Dolce Vita Lifestyle")
Dolce Vita Lifestyle
Why wore Steve McQueen sunglasses by Persol Ratti? What made the models 649 and 714 so special?
"Hip-Hop" sunglasses
Vintage sunglasses have always been part of the HipHop scene.
Shades
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.
Jewellery Eyewear
The jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers.
Round
From the typical John Lennon “Look” to the classic, oval-shaped forms.
The Bugatti tear drop design
Luxury sunglasses for luxury automobiles.
Classic
But those are the real stars – the timeless glasses that even overcome any fashion trend.
