Alpina M1 Iconic 80s sunglasses
Alpina was founded in 1980 in Germany and quickly established itself as a pioneer in bold, performance-driven eyewear that mixed technical innovation with high-fashion appeal. Drawing inspiration from motorsport, luxury lifestyle, and avant-garde design, the brand became a defining name of the 1980s, especially known for oversized silhouettes, precision metalwork, and daring color contrasts. Its flagship model, the M1, released in the mid-1980s, became a cultural phenomenon - spotted on global music icons, Hollywood actors and trendsetters worldwide. Today, vintage Alpina frames are very sought after by collectors for their craftsmanship, rarity, and unmistakable presence.
Introducing this exceptional piece of eyewear history - Vintage Alpina M1, crafted in West Germany in 1986. Featuring a striking silver frame accented with a gold top shield and polished silver screws, these sunglasses are fitted with rare bi-gradient lenses offering full UV protection. Famously worn by Stevie Wonder and other style icons of the era, the M1 has become one of the most sought-after designs among collectors. This example remains in pristine, unworn condition - a true icon!
Color
Silver/ gold
Dimensions
Temple length: 135mm
Vertical height: 60mm
Horizontal width: 142mm
Size guide
This frame fits a Large size face (frame width 138-144mm)
Made in West Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our glasses come with detailed measurements in the product description.
The key measurement is the frame width, which is the distance from the inside of the right temple to the inside of the left temple. To ensure a perfect fit width-wise, we recommend measuring an existing frame that fits you comfortably, providing a valuable reference. For minor size concerns like nosepads and temple lengths, an optician can make adjustments.
We've also included a size guide in the glasses description to assist your selection.
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Yes, we take pride in offering you vintage eyewear that looks and feels like it just came off the shelf.
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It depends on the frames. While we strive to include the original case with every purchase, we don't always have the original case available. However, you can rest assured that we provide our signature hard case and a cleaning cloth with each purchase.
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We take pride in our ability to source rare vintage frames that have stood the test of time. Our secret lies in our extensive network of reliable partners located around the world. Since 2014, we've been building strong relationships with these partners, allowing us to curate a unique selection of vintage frames that are both timeless and unworn.
Our products
Each frame is carefully handpicked by knowledgeable historian staff and every single frame has quite a story – most of them come from the 60s, 70s and 80s yet all of them have remained unworn which gives the glasses exceptional value as they truly are one of the uniquest on planet.
Design & Quality
Our aim is to find the unfindable with timeless design and quality – the brands we represent include the rarest models for ladies and gents by such brands as —
Cazal, Alain Mikli, Dior, Nina Ricci, Zeiss, Cartier, Alpina, Ray-Ban, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Dunhill, MCM, Paloma Picasso, Persol, Ted Lapidus, Neostyle, Carrera and many more.
Brand Establishment
The House of Vintage Frames was established in 2010 as the official distributor of unworn vintage frames and sunglasses in Scandinavia and the Baltic States.