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Whether you’re looking at the practicalities of protecting your eyes from the glare of the sun, or you’re more interested in making a fashion statement, vintage sunglasses are a great investment which can be sourced quite easily here on the world wide web. Be it those hard to pin down retro sunglasses from the 1950s or set of Aviators from 1999, there is a huge variety of vintage shades available online and we’re delighted to bring you a selection of the very best.

When with think of retro shades, probably the first style to come to mind is the Aviator.  This style was incredibly popular at the time and is such a classic design it hasn’t really dated much since.  A modern slant on this design is the Oversized Aviator which remains very popular with celebs.  In fact, the fashion for Oversized styles has been a popular runway look this season, harking back to styles from the 70s.  Who could forget those fabulously sassy shades worn by Jackie Onassis, the First Lady of fashion who made the suntan a trend.  The fashion for the retro kitsch, coloured plastic rims looks set to continue this season.  For those who prefer a more demure style, there are some wonderful gradient examples with black or gunmetal frames, some with subtle, elegant detailing to the arms to give them a twist.  There are literally thousands of models on the market – something to satisfy all tastes – and the great thing is that, if cared for correctly, retro shades not only make the ultimate fashion statement but also represent a shrewd financial investment too.  These sunglasses aren’t just to keep the glare off.  They’re a snapshot of the history of couture.

Coloured lenses can make for a funky twist in vintage sunglasses. Deep violet lenses look fantastic on both brunettes and blondes and look smoking hot on those with red hair. For that 1980s look that’s so on trend at the moment, there are thousands of mirrored retro sunglasses out there from all the leading designers. These vintage shades are particularly functional as they tend to be very dark.

For those who need prescription lenses – don’t be perturbed.  Most opticians offer a lens replacement service.  Just make enquiries in your local area.  If your regular optician isn’t able to help, they’ll at least be able to point you in the direction of someone who can.  When you ask for this service you will almost certainly be asked to sign a disclaimer.  Where we’re talking about very old frames, particularly those made of plastic, there is always an element of risk involved when the lenses are replaced.  You shouldn’t be unduly alarmed.  If the frame is in good condition, there shouldn’t be a problem.  Problems usually arise on rare occasion where we’re dealing with very old, plastic frames.  Over time plastic deteriorates and becomes more and more brittle and, as it does so, the susceptibility to breakage grows.  There is an element of risk involved with all types of frame, albeit in some a rather minor one.  When you weigh this up against the cost of buying equivalent frames now from the same designer, it’s easy to see why the vintage frame market is burgeoning right now, not to mention ecological considerations.  Tossing away perfectly good frames is wasteful.  With some specimens it would amount to an unspeakable crime against couture.

There are a huge range of vintage sunglasses online and we’re delighted to bring you a great selection available on eBay today.  Click on the left to search our retro sunglasses categories and take advantage of some unbeatable savings.  Be sure to bookmark us as our listings are updated daily.  If you can’t find the perfect vintage shades here today, we’re sure to have them tomorrow.