1980s Tura Sunglasses | Archive 0448
$8.33 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
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Details
A distinctive 1980s design by Tura, this vintage frame features an oversized softly squared silhouette with rounded corners and a sculptural central bridge. The warm brown frame is complemented by subtle gold-toned metal detailing at the hinges and bridge, giving the design a refined, architectural character. The original light brown lenses enhance the warm palette while preserving the frame’s authentic vintage character. Frame Model: 550 (CA) Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: Japan Lenses: Original light brown lenses Condition: Deadstock Measurements: 53-19-140 Historical Context Founded in New York in 1938 by Monroe B. Levoy, Tura became an early pioneer in treating eyewear as a fashion accessory rather than simply an optical necessity. The company introduced innovations such as the Coloratura collection in 1949, combining frames with fashion colours, and later became the first eyewear company to establish a designer licensing partnership with Christian Dior in 1966. Tura’s design language developed around jewellery-inspired detailing, expressive colour, sculptural forms, and ornate finishes, with collections incorporating gold filigree, rhinestones, pearls, and other decorative elements.
