Jean Paul Gaultier 56-1274 90s sunglasses
Jean Paul Gaultier, the iconic French fashion designer known for his avant-garde and rebellious style, extended his creative vision to eyewear with a collection that reflects his signature boldness and innovation. Launched in the late 1980s, Jean Paul Gaultier eyewear features unique, cutting-edge designs that often play with unconventional shapes, materials, and intricate detailing. The frames are a reflection of Gaultier's fearless approach to fashion, blending high fashion with artistic expression. His eyewear pieces have become timeless symbols of individuality and luxury, sought after by those who appreciate daring and distinctive design.
Introducing these Jean Paul Gaultier 56-1274 vintage sunglasses from the 1990s, combining a refined metal construction with expressive decorative detailing.
The frame features an antique-brass finish with distinctive tortoiseshell-style accents along the upper rim, giving the design a sophisticated Mediterranean character with a touch of the playful eccentricity associated with Jean Paul Gaultier eyewear of the era.
Made in Japan, the frame is rich in small technical details and showcases the high level of craftsmanship found in original 1990s Gaultier production. Its unusual shape and layered construction make it a particularly distinctive and increasingly rare collector’s piece.
The sunglasses are genuine vintage new old stock and come with the original case.
Color
Brass/brown tortoise
Dimensions
Temple length: 135mm
Vertical height: 48mm
Horizontal width: 137mm
Size guide
This frame fits a Medium size face (frame width 130-137mm)
Made in Japan
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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.