80S Vintage Oversized Cat Eye Sunglasses. Black/Crystal With Red & White Striped Cateye Frame Light Tone Glass Lenses. 70S. Unused

80S Vintage Oversized Cat Eye Sunglasses. Black/Crystal With Red & White Striped Cateye Frame Light Tone Glass Lenses. 70S. Unused
Categories: Sunglasses
Brand: Etsy - YouaretheBrandLondon
Color: Black
Size: custom
39 GBP
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Produced at the turn of the 80s when the oversized look still prevailed but the frames were becoming slimmer & somewhat more feminine. in this case there’s a slight cat eye point to an otherwise rounded shape. But the main feature is the light tone lenses that will keep the emphasis on your eyes in proportion to the frame. We can’t help thinking this supercute candy stripe side does draw the attention in precisely the same fashion as the old school revolving barber shop signs. Unused original stock in good overall condition. The truth behind this particular case is that the lenses have a photochromic coating ( an innovation that soon turned into a trend craze in the late 70s ). After 40 years of storage the coating can disintegrate to varying degrees. We have too many which are hopeless, this is not one of them. There is a faint outline of the original sticker on the right lens & we mean outline, not shadow but otherwise they’re pretty good. Also the darkening effect does still work to a slight extent but is not as noticeable as in it’s heyday so we ended up classing them more like fashion glasses than sunglasses as the tone is so light. & finally we are quick to remind that real glass is now a specialist product in todays market that’s exponentially more expensive than plastics in exactly the same way as laminate vs wooden flooring/worktops etc. frame width (outside widest point): 140mm frame height: 58mm bridge width: 14mm inside hinge to hinge: 132mm temple length (from the hinge & including ear bend): 135mm Returns accepted. You must inform us of your intention ASAP & initiate the return within seven days of receiving. Buyer must pay for return postage. Shipping guidelines Uk combined shipping up to 2 items for stated price. + 2 for each extra item thereafter. Europe & USA & the rest of the world; stated price + 2 for each extra item. UK signed for service. Approximately 2 days. UK Express. 1 day. Europe EU. Approximately 7 to 10 days. Europe Non EU. Approximately 7 to 10 days. North America. Approximately 10 to 14 days. Rest of the World. Approximately 10 to 14 days. Ref: 33-12 80S Vintage Oversized Cat Eye Sunglasses. Black/Crystal With Red & White Striped Cateye Frame Light Tone Glass Lenses. 70S. Unused