1980s Esprit Frames | Archive 0003
$3.33 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
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Details
A preserved 1980s archive frame from Austria, identified as model 7018 (90). The structured black browline construction is paired with original demonstration lenses, retaining the frame in its deadstock state and ready for custom lenses. Frame Model: 7018 (90) Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: Austria Lenses: Original demo, lenses ready for custom Condition: Deadstock Measurements: 53-20-135 Historical Context Founded in 1968 in San Francisco by Susie and Doug Tompkins, Esprit developed a youthful California-inspired identity built around relaxed fashion, colour, creativity, and an optimistic lifestyle. Esprit began producing eyewear in the 1980s, with early frames manufactured in Austria under license by Optyl. These Austrian-made frames often used acetate and Optyl construction, with playful colour combinations, bold proportions, and sporty or retro-influenced silhouettes reflecting the brand’s casual aesthetic. Ed & Sarna Vintage Eyewear From 1994, Charmant became Esprit’s European eyewear licensee, handling the design, manufacture, and distribution of its optical and sun collections. Vintage Austrian Esprit eyewear captures the brand’s playful, accessible approach to fashion while reflecting the distinctive materials and production techniques of late-20th-century Austrian eyewear.
