1980s Polo Sport Sunglasses | Archive 0391
$26.67 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
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Details
These 1980s Ralph Lauren Polo frames capture the bold innovation of the brand’s early sportswear era. The rounded, goggle-style silhouette with matte black finish and red accents feels both futuristic and functional, echoing Polo’s fusion of prep and performance. Designed for active wear yet unmistakably stylish, they embody the adventurous energy of the decade. Frame Model: Rainep (F6K) Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: Italy Lenses: Original dark grey lenses Condition: Excellent vintage condition Measurements: 66-15-165 Provenance Founded in New York in 1967, Ralph Lauren built far more than a fashion label—he constructed an entire American fantasy. Beginning with menswear and the Polo shirt, Lauren drew from Ivy League tailoring, English country dress, equestrian culture, Hollywood, Westernwear, and classic American sportswear, continually reshaping these references across different eras and collections. His influence extended beyond clothing into interiors, advertising, retail, and film, including his costume design for The Great Gatsby (1974), helping establish a recognizable Ralph Lauren world that felt simultaneously nostalgic and aspirational. By the 1980s and ’90s, that world had expanded dramatically through lines such as Polo Sport, RRL, Polo Country, and Purple Label, each presenting a different facet of the Lauren universe—from athletic and technical clothing to rugged Americana and formal luxury. His style evolved considerably over the decades, but the underlying language remained consistent: an idealized, highly curated vision of American life. Vintage Ralph Lauren eyewear reflects this evolution, shifting from classic preppy opticals to oversized fashion frames and sport-influenced silhouettes while remaining connected to the larger world Lauren had built around them.
