1980s SRO Sunglasses | Archive 0499
$5.00 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 frame captures the bold, sculptural character of 1980s American eyewear. Its oversized rectangular silhouette features softly rounded corners and a broad, gently curved brow, creating a strong profile with generous proportions. The translucent amber-brown frame adds warmth and depth, with the lighter central bridge contrasting against the darker outer edges. Frame Model: Unknown Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: USA Lenses: New brown gradient lenses Condition: Excellent vintage Measurements: 145 Historical Context SRO, short for Styl-Rite Optical, was an American eyewear maker associated with Flushing, New York, and is documented as producing optical frames by the early 1950s. The company became known primarily for quality optical frames, while its Sunmodes line extended its design language into sunglasses during the 1960s. SRO’s vintage frames reflect a distinctly American optical aesthetic, with sculpted acetate, keyhole bridges, decorative rivets, substantial hinges, and shapes ranging from rounded and rectangular forms to dramatic cat-eyes. Trademark records show the SRO name registered for eyeglasses and related optical goods as early as 1963, with later registrations covering sunglasses and sunglass frames. Surviving examples marked “SRO U.S.A.” from the 1950s through the 1980s illustrate the brand’s long presence in American-made vintage eyewear.
