The Shopping List No. 15: I Wear My Sunglasses
Maybe it’s beautiful weather we’re having in Los Angeles this week or simply because I’m a forever summer girl, I am thinking of some great vintage sunglasses. There are SO many great vintage designers and styles, you’ll seriously wonder why you buy anything new. This shopping list includes the designers you should have on your radar, plus my picks to get you started on your vintage sunglasses collection.
A note about vintage sunglasses: many have prescription lenses so keep an eye out for a note when perusing items. Most eyewear repair shops can switch out lenses for you on the cheap, but if you’re unsure ask your go to spot first. Pro-Op.com is a trusted eyewear repair shop and they have a great customer service team that will let you know if a repair is possible and give you a quote via email.
Cazal
If there is an award for most EXTRA, Cazal takes the top prize! Cazal created its distinctive sunglasses style in the 80’s and quickly became famous for its extravagant and bold designs. You’ll easily spot these legendary sunglasses in movies or music videos because of the unique styles. Warning that Cazal sunglasses are pricey but they are showstoppers and worth the splurge if eyewear is your top accessory choice.
My curated picks:
- Cazal Vintage Sunglasses – Model 861, $575
- Vintage 80’s NOS Cazal Gold & White Geometric Pattern Sunglasses, $320
- Authentic CAZAL SUNGLASSES MOD 315 COL 613 Clear & Pink 60-13 Temple 140, $213
- RARE Vintage Like New Cazal Sunglasses Mod 969, $459
- CAZAL sunglasses Vintage Mens Sunglasses, $200
- Authentic Cazal Mens Vintage Sunglasses Gold MOD 256 COL 440, $201
- Vintage CAZAL Mod 954 – Pink, $350
- Vintage CAZAL 225 “GOLD” sunglasses – W.Germany ’90s, $297
Paloma Picasso
Daring and eccentric, vintage Paloma Picasso eyewear is guaranteed to make you stand out in any crowd. Vintage Paloma Picasso glasses frames are easily identifiable and famous for being show-stopping.
My curated picks:
- Vintage 80s Paloma Picasso Angular 3728 40 Eccentric Sunglasses, $200
- Vintage Paloma Picasso 1461 Statement Sunglasses Made In Germany, $141
- Vintage Paloma Picasso 3781 Sunglasses, $230
- Vintage Paloma Picasso 1463 10 Tiger Stripe Brown Cat Eye Sunglasses, $41
- Paloma Picasso 3792 Vintage Cat Eye Sunglasses, $155
- Paloma Picasso 3762 10, 90s vintage hexagon sunglasses, $125
- Vintage Paloma Picasso 3824 30 90s Womens Sunglasses, $169
- Vintage Paloma Picasso Optyl 3746 Sunglasses Made in Germany, $60
Christian Dior
Much like its fashion collections, Vintage Dior Sunglasses are timeless and distinctive. Dior sunglasses are fashion-forward, consistently trendsetting and undeniably vogueish. Vintage Dior frames come in styles for every aesthetic and tend to be most versatile (you can change lenses to wear as eyeglasses or sunglasses).
My curated picks:
- Vintage Christian Dior 2056 Optyl Purple Tri-Color Butterfly Sunglasses 80s, $275
- Olive Green Vintage Christian Dior Sunglasses, $49
- Christian Dior 80’s Vintage Sunglasses Original Lenses, $320
- Christian Dior Vintage CD Logo Sunglasses Brown Frames, $50
- Christian Dior Barbara 43Q, Vintage 90s small gold hexagon sunglasses, $485
- Vintage Christian Dior sunglasses gold & black butterfly frames 2289, $141
- Vintage Christian Dior Sunglasses Brown Yellow Geometric Frames w Brown Lenses, $229
- Vintage Christian Dior Sunglasses 70’s Metal Frames, $75
YSL
Yves Saint Laurent is known for his practical and elegant fashion collection and the YSL vintage eyewear collection is a perfect example of this. Regarded as the father of “ready to wear” fashion, YSL vintage frames are sure to add that j’nai sais quoi.
My curated picks:
- YSL Vintage 80s Oversized Sunglasses Frames, $40
- Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Sunglasses (new vintage), $250
- Rare Vintage Butterfly YSL Sunglasses with case, $129
- Vintage 1970’s 1980’s Rive Gauche YSL wide round sunglasses, $85
- Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses butterfly amber red pink vintage, $200
- Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent 7891 Y57 Designer Vintage Sunglasses, $80
- 70s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Authentic Vintage Sunglasses, $120
- Vintage Yves Saint Laurent France Sunglasses Nº407, $200
Ted Lapidus
Ted Lapidus, known as the “poet of French couture”, was credited with making French elegance accessible to men and women. His oversized sunglasses are bold and distinctive and exude 70s and 80s glamour.
My curated picks:
- Ted Lapidus TL12 sunglasses, $215
- Vintage TED LAPIDUS Paris Black and Gold TL 15 01 Oversized French Sunglasses, $180
- Vintage 1970’s Ted Lapidus Paris Sunglasses, $250
- Red 80s Ted Lapidus sunglasses, $138
- Vintage Ted Lapidus Paris TL 3113 Sunglasses, $270
- Ted Lapidus TL10 0450, Vintage 70s blue oversized octagon sunglasses, $155
- Vintage Ted Lapidus Sunglasses Ivory & Gold 1970s, $85
- Ted Lapidus TL3 sunglasses coral, $286
Silhouette
The Silhouette vintage eyewear collection is famous for futuristic oversized plastic frames, worn by the likes of Elton John. Founded by the husband and wife team of Arnold and Anneliese Schmied, they wanted their customers to enjoy wearing eyewear instead of donning boring functional frames. THEY DELIVERED!
My curated picks:
- Vintage Silhouette M 8010 4132 Oversized Sunglasses, $80
- Silhouette Vintage 90s clear oversized hexagon sunglasses, $95
- Silhouette Vintage 80s large oversized butterfly sunglasses, $105
- Silhouette M 3058 C 2845, Vintage 80s unique yellow oversized square sunglasses, $145
- Vintage Silhouette 575 829 1970s oversized eccentric sunglasses, $200
- Silhouette Vintage 80s unique oversized aviator sunglasses, $105
- Vintage Silhouette Womens 1970s Retro Oversized Sunglasses, $95
- Vintage 90s Silhouette sunglasses, $13
- Silhouette Vintage 80s oversized clear butterfly sunglasses, $95
