2000s Gucci Sunglasses | Archive 0164
$13.33 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
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Details
An original production Gucci GG3110/S frame from the early 2000s, preserved in excellent vintage condition. This archive example features a bold oversized acetate construction in a rich tortoiseshell finish, complemented by sculpted temples with the signature interlocking GG hardware, reflecting the refined craftsmanship of the original Italian production. Frame Model: GG3110/S Decade: 2000s Country of Origin: Italy Lenses: New light brown lenses Condition: Excellent vintage Measurements: 62-16-115 Historical Context Founded in Florence in 1921 by Guccio Gucci, the house began as a small luxury luggage workshop inspired by the refined travel culture he encountered while working at London’s Savoy Hotel. Gucci gradually developed a distinctive visual language built around Italian craftsmanship, equestrian references, the GG monogram, Flora motif, and an increasingly glamorous approach to fashion. Gucci eyewear was already being produced by the 1970s, with surviving Italian-made examples from the decade featuring oversized proportions, sculptural shapes, and prominent Gucci detailing. The eyewear translated the house’s luxurious and expressive aesthetic into bold sunglasses and optical frames, reflecting the era’s growing relationship between designer fashion and statement eyewear. By the 1980s and 1990s, Gucci had become an internationally recognized fashion house, with its eyewear continuing to evolve alongside its broader design identity.
