Model 171 is yet another forward looking fashion star from our Linda Farrow archive. This semi industrial imposing chrome & mirror look did not take hold a good 5 to 6 years after these were made in the late 80s. The slightly oversized bug eye design is a deliberate leap into superstar status but without dragging the trolls alongside. The Linda Farrow label has had a number of stages so far, beginning in 1970 until the founder retired in the 1980’s. This period is best known for the legendary Model 6031 worn by Scarface himself in the cult movie. The second phase of the brand was a re-launch by her son, some 20 years after she retired. Unlike his mother, he is not a designer, so the company then progressed by collaborating with major players in the eyewear design world ( Jeremy Scott, Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim, Dries Van Noten, Erdem, Matthew Williamson, The Row etc etc) in other words, this pair was actually designed by Linda Farrow herself & is not a collaboration of any kind. They are a genuine unsearchable vintage rarity, not to be confused with contemporary reproductions by The Linda Farrow company itself, or anyone else. We specialise in this initial Linda Farrow period of the 70s & 80s & have several dozen in the shop with which to compare. Very good overall NOS condition. Some surface marks on the lenses inside but none that affect visibility or the mirror finish. There’s no original case, but they will be meticulously packed in a hard case. frame width (outside widest point): 148mm frame height: 53m temple length (from the hinge & including ear bend): 130mm bridge width: 14mm inside hinge to hinge: 142mm Shipping guidelines Uk combined up to 3 items for stated price. + 2 for each extra item. Europe & USA & the rest of the world; stated price + 2 for each extra item. UK 1st class recorded. Approximately 2 days. UK Express. 1 day. This is a prohibitively expensive service. Europe EU. Approximately 7 to10 days. Europe Non EU. Approximately 7 to10 days. North America. Approximately 10 to 14 days. Rest of the World. Approximately 10 to 14 days. Returns accepted within seven days of receiving. Buyer must pay for return postage. Ref: 17-17 Linda Farrow 80S Vintage Sunglasses Model 171. Charismatic Chrome & Silver Mirror Bug Eye. Luxe Gallery Projects
