{"product_id":"1970s-80s-christian-dior-oversized-sunglasses-black-gold-checkerboard-geometric","title":"1970s-80s Christian Dior Oversized Sunglasses - Black Gold Checkerboard Geometric","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese vintage Christian Dior sunglasses are a rare example of late 1970s–early 1980s haute couture eyewear — an era when Dior’s design language merged futuristic form with artistic detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oversized square silhouette reflects the architectural approach that defined Dior accessories in the\u003cstrong\u003e post-1975 period\u003c\/strong\u003e. Influenced by the opulence and experimental spirit of the decade, Dior introduced bold shapes that celebrated confidence, individuality, and cinematic glamour. The large, squared lenses — softened by subtle curves at the bridge — were designed to frame the face like a sculptural accessory rather than a simple optical piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame’s black and gold\/amber print is particularly distinctive: an elaborate checkerboard and geometric engraving inspired by the visual arts and graphic trends of the 1970s. .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCURATOR'S NOTE: Produced under Dior’s partnership with Optyl (Austria), these sunglasses exemplify a fusion of innovation and couture craftsmanship. Optyl’s patented lightweight resin allowed for bold, thick frames that remained comfortable to wear — a technological breakthrough that shaped luxury eyewear for decades to come. This print recalls Dior’s fascination with pattern and texture — echoing the Art Deco revival and the Op Art influences seen in Parisian design during that time. Each motif was carefully embedded within the acetate surface, creating depth and contrast without the use of surface paint\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized square silhouette with sculptural bridge\u003cbr\u003eBlack \u0026amp; gold frame with checkerboard + geometric engraving\u003cbr\u003eAmber gradient lenses offering warm tonal contrast\u003cbr\u003eEuropean production (likely Optyl Austria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Collectibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese sunglasses embody the glamour of the \u003cstrong\u003eStudio 54 era\u003c\/strong\u003e — bold, graphic, and effortlessly chic. A perfect piece for collectors of mid-century to 1980s designer eyewear, or anyone who appreciates the intersection of fashion history and modernist design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition details\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1970s\/early 80s, excellent condition \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STYLE-CHNGR","offers":[{"title":"9\/10","offer_id":55916013322620,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/9433\/2408\/files\/1970s-80s-Christian-Dior-Oversized-Sunglasses-Black-Gold-Checkerboard-Geometric-STYLE-CHNGR-66285538607484.jpg?v=1774260037","url":"https:\/\/www.thearchivary.com\/products\/1970s-80s-christian-dior-oversized-sunglasses-black-gold-checkerboard-geometric","provider":"STYLE-CHNGR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}