1980s Bolle Sunglasses | Barney
$5.00 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
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A sleek fusion of sport and style straight from the 1980s. These vintage Bolle sunglasses boast a streamlined silhouette with an aerodynamic edge, perfectly tailored for both active and street-ready looks. The bold black wraparound frame pairs effortlessly with rose-tinted lenses, delivering both visual clarity and undeniable retro flair. Frame Model: Unknown Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: France Lenses: Purple-tinted with UV protection Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Measurements: Unknown Historical Context Founded in 1888 by Séraphin Bollé in Oyonnax, France, Bollé initially produced combs and hair accessories before developing expertise in celluloid and other molded materials. The company entered eyewear in the 1930s, launching its first sunglasses in 1936 and becoming an early pioneer in molded nylon. In 1956, Georges Bollé created the distinctive nylon cat-eye sunglasses, while the brand expanded into ski eyewear in 1960, establishing a strong connection between performance and design. Bollé’s eyewear developed around lightweight molded construction, technical innovation, protection, and distinctive sport-oriented forms rather than purely fashion-driven styling. Vintage Bollé frames reflect this technical French heritage, particularly in their use of molded materials and designs developed for active outdoor environments.
