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A preserved 1980s Italian frame distinguished by a compact oval silhouette, fine metal construction, and tortoiseshell detailing along the upper rims. Newly fitted cherry cola lenses bring a rich reddish tone to the original vintage construction. Frame Model: B597-S Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: Italy Lenses: New cherry cola lenses Condition: Excellent Vintage Measurements: 52-17-135 Historical Context Founded in 1973 in Milan, Byblos quickly established itself as one of the more experimental voices in Italian prêt-à-porter, creating bold, colourful, and unconventional fashion for a young, cosmopolitan audience. A significant early chapter came in 1975, when a young Gianni Versace took over the creative direction, developing an expressive language built around graphic elements, vivid colour, prints, and theatrical silhouettes. During the 1980s and 1990s, Byblos continued its experimental approach under designers including Keith Varty and Alan Cleaver, combining Italian craftsmanship with international and unconventional visual influences. The brand expanded its product portfolio to include eyewear in the 1990s and 2000s, although the exact year of its first eyewear production is not reliably documented in the available sources. Vintage Byblos eyewear reflects the house’s bold fashion language through expressive proportions, graphic detailing, and the colourful, unconventional character that defined its late-20th-century identity.
