Friday, December 10, 2010

Spectacles

I've been a loyal La Font wearer since my second pair of eyeglasses (possibly my first -- I can't remember). I'm now on my third and sporting the Issy & La Philippine in Pink:

La Fonts are high quality frames. My favorite thing about them is that the interiors are patterned. Despite my career in photo research, I can't find a picture. Use your imagination. The point is, they're awesome. And while I adore my specs, having the same thing on your face every day for six years can grow tiresome. I mean, come on. People were still wearing flared jeans when I got those. So I'm in the market for a new pair.

To keep things affordable, I want to go vintage (or NOS). A trip to Fabulous Fanny's is on the agenda. In the meantime I've been eying (yes, pun intended) some potential style candidates on Etsy. Let's consider this an inspiration board. Opinions welcome!


Vintage 60s Octagonal Eyelgass Frames. Orange. Rare.
1960s, French, Vintage, $75


Vintage 60s Modernist eyeglasses
1950s, France, Vintage, $129


VTG 80's oversized Regency Eyewear eyeglasses frames Andy Warhol
1980s, NOS, $69


Maison de Frames 70s Lavender Infusion Grey Sheer Burgundy Oversize Eyeglasses NOS Frames
1970s, Hong Kong, NOS, $75


Large Oversize 70s Unique Sunglasses Designer Optyl Unique Style Eye glasses Eye Wear Caramel Brown Colors
1970s, German, vintage, $45


Precious Metal Golden Eyeglasses or Sunglasses, Frame Italy, 24K Gold Plate. Larger Metallic Shimmer Frames
Italy, NOS, 1970s, 24k plated, $94


Vintage 1920s Deco Face Eyeglass Cardboard Mask
JK


VINTAGE MOTHER OF PEARL EYEGLASS FRAMES
US, 1960s, vintage, $40



Rare Colorful Criss Eyeglasses and case-REDUCED
US, date unknown, vintage, $22


French Red arched Eyeglass FRAMES
Vintage, French, date unknown, $28


Hexagonal Tortoise Shell Horn Rimmed Eyeglasses Frames,  or Sunglasses, NOS, FRANCE, Oversize
France, NOS, late 60s/early 70s, $54

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Love Lafont and Silhouette. Built to last.