1980s World of Frames Frames | Archive 0453
$3.33 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 World of Frames Ray captures the elegant, expressive character of 1980s eyewear design. Its oversized rounded-square silhouette features gently curved corners and a distinctive sculpted brow, creating a balanced profile with a subtle cat-eye influence. The fine gold-toned metal construction keeps the frame visually light, while the darker accents along the upper rim add contrast and definition. Frame Model: Ray (Gold) Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: Korea Lenses: Empty, ready for custom Condition: Excellent vintage Measurements: 54-18-140 Historical Context World of Frames appears to have been a vintage optical label active by at least the 1970s and 1980s, although very little verified company history survives today. Period frames were often named after cities, with models including Syracuse, Oakland, Albany, La Paz, Calcutta, and Virginia, suggesting a broad, travel-inspired collection structure. Surviving examples show production in Hong Kong, which was an important eyewear manufacturing center during this period. The frames capture the expressive optical design of the 1970s and 1980s, including oversized aviators, rounded acetates, gradient finishes, and bold geometric shapes. Because documentation on the original company is scarce, World of Frames is best understood today through its surviving vintage pieces rather than a well-documented fashion-house history.
