1990s Guess Sunglasses | Archive 0044
$5.83 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
From the brand’s own pages, read October 5
First impression
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Details
A preserved 1990s Italian frame with a broad rectangular silhouette and substantial tortoiseshell acetate construction. The warm brown frame is paired with newly fitted brown gradient lenses, retaining the distinctive proportions and character of this original vintage piece. Frame Model: GU 6221 (TO-34) Decade: 1990s Country of Origin: Italy Lenses: New brown gradient lenses Condition: Excellent vintage Measurements: 51-19-140 Historical Context Founded in California in 1981 by the Marciano brothers, GUESS combined European fashion influence with the youthful glamour of Los Angeles, initially gaining recognition for its distinctive stonewashed denim. The brand developed a highly recognizable aesthetic through fitted silhouettes, bold styling, sensual imagery, and advertising campaigns that became central to its identity. While the precise year GUESS first began producing eyewear is not reliably documented in the available sources, its eyewear was established as part of the brand’s accessory business by the 1990s. Italian-made vintage GUESS frames capture the label’s characteristic blend of youthful American glamour, European influence, and the expressive fashion language of late-20th-century designer eyewear.
