At Vintage Designer Sunglasses, we take pride in really knowing vintage sunglasses. We study the construction, test the lenses, and look for nuances in how major designer styles changed over certain periods of years. We do this both because we need to vet all of the vintage designer sunglasses we sell for period authenticity and because we are passionate about the quality and style of vintage sunglasses. On the pages below, we invite you to learn about the history of some of the major brands of sunglasses during the golden era of the 1960's through the 1990's. We'll share details about the company's history, their design and performance objectives for their sunglasses, and some specifics around the styles and construction that help you to separate fakes and reproductions from the real thing.

 

Ray-Ban Sunglasses: B&L Ray-Ban invented aviator sunglasses for the U.S. military in 1938, and their history of innovation continued with classics such as Wayfarer, Clubmaster, and Kalichrome & Ambermatic lenses. Learn about vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses here, and explore our current inventory of vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses in our photo gallery or in complete listings.

Revo Sunglasses: Distinctive and colorful Revo mirrored lenses were created by NASA engineer Mitch Ruda and remain among the rarest and most desired of any brand of vintage sunglasses. Learn about vintage Revo sunglasses here, and explore our current inventory of vintage Revo sunglasses in our photo gallery or in complete listings.

Giorgio Armani Sunglasses: Armani sunglasses and frames are made with wire, steel, nylon, stainless steel and other high materials still crafted in Italy by Italian craftsmen to ensure quality of production. Learn about vintage Armani sunglasses here, and explore our current inventory of vintage Giorgio Armani sunglasses in our photo gallery or in complete listings.

Carrera Sunglasses: Carrera Porsche Design sunglasses were the first consumer sunglasses that offered readily interchangeable lenses of different colors via clips and a unique hinged nose bridge. Learn about Carrera sunglasses here, and explore our current inventory of vintage Carrera sunglasses in our photo gallery or in complete listings.

Vuarnet Sunglasses: Vuarnet sunglasses are renowned for the Skilynx lens developed in 1957 by French opticians Roger Pouilloux and Joseph Hatchiguian for the French ski team. Learn about vintage Vuarnet sunglasses here, and explore our current inventory of vintage Vuarnet sunglasses in our photo gallery or in complete listings.

Serengeti Sunglasses: The eyewear brand Serengeti was initially developed by Corning Glass Works, the famous glassmaker based in Corning, NY. Vintage Serengeti sunglasses feature the patented Spectral Control System, an advanced Corning "smart lens" photochromic technology. Learn about vintage Serengeti sunglasses here, and explore our current inventory of vintage Serengeti sunglasses in our photo gallery or in complete listings.

Persol Sunglasses: Persol is an Italian eyewear company famous for pilot and sports sunglasses known for their Meflecto frames worn by many celebrities and the famous Persol Ratti factory in Turin. Learn about vintage Persol sunglasses here, and explore our current inventory of vintage Persol Ratti sunglasses in our photo gallery or in complete listings.

Oakley Sunglasses: Oakley founder James Jannard was responsible for many sunglass innovations including extreme wrap designs and the use of Unobtanium which retained a tacky grip when wet. Learn about vintage Oakley sunglasses here, and explore our current inventory of vintage Oakley sunglasses in our photo gallery or in complete listings.

Versace Sunglasses: Versace sunglasses set a new standard for top quality Italian sunglasses for men and women with their designs by founder Gianni Versace in the 1980s and 1990s, the choice of many well known TV, move, and music industry celebrities. See our entire collection of vintage Versace sunglasses in our photo gallery or in complete listings.

1950's Cat's Eye Sunglasses: Cat's eye sunglasses are thick rimmed glasses with ear stems meeting the lenses at the very top corners in angular fashion to give the look of cat's eyes. Information page coming soon, and please explore our current inventory of vintage 1950s and 1960s B&L and French cat's eye sunglasses in our photo gallery or in complete listings.

Alpina Sunglasses: Alpina is known for more than their ski goggles and accessories, having created classic sunglasses like the Alpina M1 and M3 which have been cult hits since the 1980s. Please explore our current inventory of vintage Alpina sunglasses.

Cazal Sunglasses: Cazal sunglasses are popular with those who seek originality and aren't afraid to make a fashion statement that is quite distinctive and will inevitably get noticed. Learn about vintage Cazal sunglasses here, and explore our current inventory of vintage Cazal sunglasses.

Bolle Sunglasses: Bolle sunglasses pioneered many innovations to handle glare in extreme ski conditions such as their clear Acrylex frames and Spectra Acrylex mirrored lenses. Please explore our current inventory of vintage Bolle sunglasses.

Other Antique & Vintage Sunglasses: We carefully select certain styles of antique sunglasses, teashades, steampunk and safety goggles, 1960s hippie sunglasses, and vintage offerings from other designers like Vera Bradley, Chanel, Gucci, Versace, and D&G. See our current inventory of other antique and vintage sunglasses.

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We buy finer vintage designer sunglasses that meet our standards; learn how to sell your vintage sunglasses at better prices than auctions and with no fees, hassles, or competing with counterfeits. Thanks for visiting and shopping at the Vintage Sunglasses Shop!