1980s La Mont Frames | Archive 0456
$4.17 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
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Details
The La Mont LM-7 captures the elegant, geometric character of 1980s eyewear design. Its oversized rectangular silhouette features gently sloping outer corners and a softly arched brow, creating a distinctive profile with a refined vintage presence. The combination of slim gold-toned metal and clear lens openings keeps the frame visually light, while rich burgundy accents at the temples add warmth and contrast. Frame Model: LM-7 Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: Korea Lenses: Original demo lenses, ready for custom Condition: Deadstock Measurements: 56-17-125 Historical Context La Mont is a lesser-documented vintage eyewear label, with surviving frames primarily associated with the late 20th century. Unlike major designer eyewear houses, there is limited reliable archival information about the company’s origins or ownership, so specific dates and manufacturing claims should be treated cautiously. Vintage La Mont frames reflect the period’s emphasis on bold, fashion-led optical design, with oversized silhouettes, sculptural acetates, and distinctive detailing. Today, the label is notable primarily for the individuality and scarcity of its surviving designs rather than a widely documented fashion-house legacy.
