1980s Taxi Frames | Archive 0405
$8.33 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
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Details
These Taxi frames from the 1980s capture the confident spirit of the decade with their sleek tortoise finish and refined, rectangular construction. Balanced in proportion and timeless in appeal, they embody a design language where everyday function met bold, expressive style. Frame Model: 227 (04) Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: Italy Lenses: Empty, ready for custom Condition: Excellent vintage Measurements: 48-20-140 Historical Context Taxi, also known as Taxi by Casanova, is an Italian eyewear line developed within the Casanova collection and associated with the company’s Venetian design tradition. Casanova first presented its eyewear at fashion trade fairs in 1985, while surviving Taxi frames are documented from the 1980s and 1990s. The Taxi line was positioned as the collection’s smart-casual segment, offering a more accessible interpretation of Casanova’s artistic approach. Vintage Taxi frames show expressive Italian styling, including hand-painted finishes, multicoloured metalwork, geometric details, double bridges, and sculptural acetate forms. Its frames were Made in Italy, reflecting the craftsmanship and decorative experimentation associated with late-20th-century Italian eyewear, although a precise year for Taxi’s own introduction could not be independently established.
