1990s Emporio Armani Frames | Archive 0208
$2.50 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
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Details
Vintage Emporio Armani eyeglasses frame from the 1990s. A sleek, low-profile silhouette in warm tortoiseshell acetate, shaped with the confident minimalism that defined Italian design in the decade. The softly sculpted rectangular front balances restraint and character, revealing subtle depth through its marbled brown tones. Frame Model: 603-S (761/S) Decade: 1990s Country of Origin: Italy Lenses: Empty, ready for custom lenses Condition: Excellent vintage Measurements: 53-17-130 Historical Context Created by Giorgio Armani in 1981, Emporio Armani was conceived as a more accessible and dynamic expression of the designer’s evolving vision, combining Italian tailoring traditions with a freer, more metropolitan sensibility. The line developed a contemporary aesthetic characterized by sophisticated simplicity, versatility, and a youthful urban attitude. Emporio Armani entered eyewear in the 1980s, following Armani’s 1988 licensing partnership with Luxottica and the subsequent launch of Emporio Armani eyewear. Its eyewear translated the label’s metropolitan character into clean yet expressive silhouettes, with the eagle becoming one of its recognizable visual details. Vintage Italian-made Emporio Armani frames reflect the brand’s modern, youthful interpretation of Italian fashion and its role in the transformation of eyewear into a prominent fashion accessory.
