Giorgio Armani 90s vintage oval eye glasses made in Italy. 30s design gold optical frames in a satin finish. Prescription RX

Having a broad overview from the vintage world covering over a century of eyewear designs puts us in an interesting position of calibrating a more accurate perspective on things than for instance, some twentysomething bloggers using their high tech skills to capture a screenshot from one of our listings and announcing the enlightenment of their no cost 'discoveries'. Sophisticated fashion businesses like Armani have learned to accept that trying to re-invent the wheel is as pointless as trying to improve on the format of these glasses. It was already perfected by the 1930s and that's not going to change. In this case they have been done in a satin finish which was a an inescapable trend in the 90s and more importantly, the size will fit any modern face unlike the early 20thC originals which are nearly always undersized. They have no vulgar branding with the logo printed on the inside right arm only. The entire frame has fine tooled details throughout and this is the main feature which frankly, lifts this pair way above the also rans in this highly populous category.

Used and pre owned in excellent overall condition.

They come with prescription lenses which must be changed to your own prescription.

• frame width (outside widest point): 133mm

• frame height: 41mm

• temple length (from the hinge and including ear bend): 140mm

• bridge width: 20mm

• inside hinge to hinge: 130mm

Returns accepted.

You must inform us of your intention ASAP and

initiate the return within seven days of receiving.

Buyer must pay for return postage.

ALERT for USA customers. Metal optical frames ARE EXEMPT from tariff duties and that is supposed to include USPS handling charges as well.

Shipping guidelines

Uk combined shipping up to 2 items for stated price.

+ £2 for each extra item thereafter.

Europe and USA and 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.

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