1980s SRO Frames | Archive 0520
$2.50 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 SRO Liberty captures the clean, geometric character of 1980s eyewear design. Its compact rectangular silhouette features softly rounded corners and a straight, balanced brow, creating a streamlined profile with understated vintage appeal. The translucent grey-olive front contrasts with the dark brown outer sections, creating a distinctive two-tone appearance that adds depth and definition to the frame. Frame Model: Liberty Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: USA Lenses: Empty, ready for custom Condition: Excellent vintage Measurements: 50-18-140 Historical Context SRO, short for Styl-Rite Optical, was an American eyewear manufacturer established in the mid-20th century. The company produced U.S.-made optical frames from at least the 1950s onward, including classic browline, combination, and acetate styles that reflected the utilitarian yet increasingly fashion-conscious direction of postwar American eyewear. Vintage SRO frames are often marked “SRO U.S.A.” and are notable for sturdy construction, traditional proportions, and distinctly mid-century American design. While some surviving styles share the functional aesthetic associated with military and government eyewear of the period, a direct military connection should only be attributed to individual models where documented.
