1990s Paradox Frames | Archive 0417
$1.67 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
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Details
The P5025 stands out for its intricate surface detailing, combining a softly cat-eye silhouette with a dark patterned finish that gives the frame a distinctive 1990s character. The gently lifted brow and tapered outer corners create a graceful shape, while the decorative texture continues across the temples for added visual depth. Japanese construction and the clear demo lenses keep the design versatile, with the frame ready for custom lenses. Frame Model: P5025 (010) Decade: 1990s Country of Origin: Japan Lenses: Clear demo lenses, ready for custom Condition: Good vintage, minor scratching at arms Measurements: 53-16-135 Historical Context Paradox is a relatively little-documented eyewear label, with surviving frames identified as the Paradox Collection and marked “Made in Japan.” Available examples show a distinctly expressive approach to Japanese eyewear, combining substantial acetate shapes with rounded, square, and geometric silhouettes. The designs often use rich colour combinations, tortoiseshell patterns, contrasting temple details, and visible rivet accents, giving the frames a playful yet carefully constructed character. Surviving examples confirm Japanese production, but the exact founding date of the label and the year it first began producing eyewear could not be reliably established. The available evidence therefore places Paradox within Japan’s tradition of detailed, colour-conscious eyewear manufacturing, while its precise historical origins remain undocumented.
