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Dior – Round, aviator or rectangle Designs and famous oversized sunglasses

Dior, the leading opticians brand in the 70’s and the 80’s, even back then was popular with celebrities because of their huge glasses. Currently, the XXL-glasses are again an inherent part of the celebrity scene.
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46 glasses
Christian Dior 2056 Ladies Sunglasses Butterfly Details

The Most Beautiful Vintage Dior
Christian Dior 2056

399.00 EUR
Description
  • glamorous designer sunglasses by CHRISTIAN DIOR
  • the most beautiful model of the C. Dior Collection!
  • famous 'butterfly-design' with huge gradient lenses
  • GOLD-PLATED frame with brown lenses (100% UV)
  • unworn single item incl. original hard case by DIOR
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but a 30 years old unique rarity!
Christian Dior 2056 Butterfly 80's Ladies Sunglasses Details

Beautiful Women's Sunnies
Christian Dior 2056

349.00 EUR
Description
  • glamorous designer sunglasses by CHRISTIAN DIOR
  • the most beautiful model of the C. Dior Collection!
  • famous 'butterfly-design' with huge gradient lenses
  • unique lenses with facet cut in brown-pink; 100% UV
  • unworn single item incl. original hard case by DIOR
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but a 30 years old unique rarity!
Christian Dior 2151 Monsieur Sunglasses Large Details

Pilots Sunglasses 80's Men
Christian Dior 2151

499.00 EUR
Description
  • pure elegance by Christian Dior from the 1980's
  • sophisticated 80's pilots sunglasses; size 63°16
  • the most wanted model of the 'Monsieur Series'
  • LARGE size (138mm width) & with original case
  • unworn rarity - NEW OLD STOCK - true vintage!
  • NO retro sunglasses but a precious old Original
Christian Dior 2247 80's Men's Shades Monsieur Details

Vintage Sunglasses 1984
Christian Dior 2247

349.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage shades of the "Monsieur" series by Christian Dior
  • tangible superior quality & 1st class comfort from 1984
  • classic 80's gentlemen look (distinctive, noble, striking)
  • original & vintage Dior sunglasses, NO retro sunglasses
  • unworn (like all our rare old designer shades), size 56/18
  • the gray sun lenses (100% UV) can be replaced optionally
Christian Dior 2248 Large 80's Aviator Sunglasses Details

Men's Aviator Shades 1984
Christian Dior 2248

349.00 EUR
Description
  • noble shades of the "Monsieur"-series by Christian Dior
  • rare designer sunglasses from 1984; truly 80's vintage!
  • classic aviator design in LARGE 58-17 (140mm width)
  • new old stock (like all our rare vintage C. Dior eyewear)
  • NO RETRO SUNGLASSES; but a 40 years old ORIGINAL
  • brown-gradient CR39 sun lenses (100% UV protection)
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Christian Dior 2248 80's Aviator Large Sunglasses Details

Designer Shades From 1984
Christian Dior 2248

349.00 EUR
Description
  • old Christian Dior Monsieur sunglasses of the 1980's
  • rare designer sunglasses from 1984; truly 80's vintage
  • classic aviator design in LARGE 58-17 (140mm width)
  • new old stock (like all our rare vintage C. Dior shades)
  • NO RETRO SUNGLASSES; but a 30 years old ORIGINAL
  • gray-gradient CR39 sun lenses for 100% UV protection
Christian Dior 2248 XXL 80's Eyeglasses For Men Details

True Vintage Frame From 1984
Christian Dior 2248

349.00 EUR
Description
  • noble frame of the "Monsieur"-series by Christian Dior
  • rare designer eyeglasses from 1984; truly 80's vintage!
  • classic aviator design in XXL size 63-17 (150mm width)
  • new old stock (like all our rare vintage C. Dior eyewear)
  • NO RETRO EYEGLASSES; but a 35 years old ORIGINAL
  • the frame is made for lenses of any kind (optical / sun)
Christian Dior 2248 L 80's Dior Monsieur Frame Details

Men's Specs 80's Aviator
Christian Dior 2248

349.00 EUR
Description
  • noble frame of the "Monsieur"-series by Christian Dior
  • rare designer eyeglasses from 1984; truly 80's vintage!
  • classic aviator design in L size 58-17 (140mm width)
  • new old stock (like all our rare vintage C. Dior eyewear)
  • NO RETRO EYEGLASSES; but a 35 years old ORIGINAL
  • demo lenses should be replaced with optical / sun lenses
Christian Dior 2250 Rihanna Leather Sunglasses Details

Oversized Designer Shades
Christian Dior 2250

299.00 EUR
Description
  • oversized XL vintage ladies sunglasses by Christian DIOR
  • feminine elegant design with huge orange-gradient lenses
  • precious 1980's model and utterly unique leather edition!
  • worn by Rihanna on the "Man Down" single cover in 2011
  • and in 2010, on the cover of the US "Interview Magazine"
  • unworn rarity (with Dior case and 1 pair of extra lenses)
Christian Dior 2250 Rihanna Sunglasses Leather Details

Ladies Sunglasses Oversized
Christian Dior 2250

299.00 EUR
Description
  • oversized XL vintage ladies sunglasses by Christian DIOR
  • feminine elegant design with huge orange-gradient lenses
  • precious 1980's model and utterly unique leather edition!
  • worn by Rihanna on the "Man Down" single cover in 2011
  • and in 2010, on the cover of the US "Interview Magazine"
  • unworn rarity (with Dior case and 1 pair of extra lenses)
Christian Dior 2266 80's Dior Monsieur Sunglasses Details

High-End 80s Optyl Frame
Christian Dior 2266

299.00 EUR
Description
  • men's glasses from the 80s C. Dior Monsieur series
  • Optyl (plastic) frame front and gold plated temples
  • absolute top-notch quality by Optyl from Germany
  • very elegant frame design and coloring / pattern
  • unworn (like all our Chr. Dior Monsieur sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an Original from 1988!
Christian Dior 2288 Monsieur Folding Eyeglasses Details

Foldable Vintage Specs 1985
Christian Dior 2288

399.00 EUR
Description
  • unique 1980's designer eyeglasses by Christian DIOR
  • practical folding model in great quality (gold-plated)
  • unicum from the 'Monsieur Series' in size 53°20, 135
  • unworn (like all our vintage C. Dior designer eyewear)
  • NO RETRO FASHION, but an OLD ORIGINAL from 1985
  • the demo lenses should be replaced with prescriptions
Christian Dior 2295 80's Designer Frame Monsieur Details

Optyl Material Frame 1985
Christian Dior 2295

499.00 EUR
Description
  • massive Christian Dior designer glasses from 1985
  • the most wanted model of the Dior 'Monieur Series'
  • top-notch quality (spring hinges & 1st class comfort)
  • noble and discreet coloring (a kind of 'black-horn')
  • new old stock (like all our vintage Dior eyeglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion, but an over 30 years old rarity!!
  • demo lenses should be replaced with prescriptions
Christian Dior 2296 Vintage 80's Monsieur Series Details

Men's Eyewear From 1985
Christian Dior 2296

299.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Christian Dior eyeglass-frame from 1985
  • tangible premium Optyl-quality; made in Austria
  • horn-brown front & golden temples, L size 60/12
  • new old stock (like all our rare vintage eyewear)
  • NO retro specs, but an over 35 years old original!
  • demo lenses can be replaced with optical lenses
Christian Dior 2301 80's Optyl Frame Monsieur Details

Men's Sunglasses From 1985
Christian Dior 2301

349.00 EUR
Description
  • rare vintage Christian Dior sunglasses from 1985
  • tangible premium Optyl-quality; made in Austria
  • dark brown front & gold-plated temples; in 56/16
  • new old stock (like all our rare VINTAGE eyewear)
  • NO retro shades, but an over 30 years old original!
  • sun lenses (100% UV) can be replaced with opticals
Christian Dior 2322 Sunglasses For Men From 1986 Details

Iconic Dior Monsieur Series
Christian Dior 2322

349.00 EUR
Description
  • Christian Dior vintage 'Monsieur' designer sunglasses
  • elegant design and outstanding quality in size 58-16
  • ruby-colored frame with gold-plated bridge & temples
  • with dark-green CR39 sun lenses (100% UV protection)
  • new old stock (like all our Christian DIOR sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion; but a precious original from 1986!
Christian Dior 2322 Iconic 80's Monsieur Series Details

Sunglasses For Men From 1986
Christian Dior 2322

349.00 EUR
Description
  • Christian Dior vintage 'Monsieur' designer sunglasses
  • elegant design and outstanding quality in size 54-16
  • hard gold-plated frame (true precious vintage rarity)
  • with dark-green CR39 sun lenses (100% UV protection)
  • new old stock (like all our Christian DIOR sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion; but a precious original from 1986!
Christian Dior 2327 Monsieur Series 80's Glasses Details

Original Vintage Frame 1987
Christian Dior 2327

349.00 EUR
Description
  • distinctive 1980's Dior designer eyeglasses for men
  • high-end quality (made in Germany) - in size 56°16
  • stylish frame coloring (ruby-coloured & gold-plated)
  • new old stock (like all our vintage Chr. Dior frames)
  • NO RETRO eyeglasses, but an old original from 1987!
  • demo lenses can be replaced with optical (sun) lenses
Christian Dior 2329 Rare Monsieur Vintage Frame Details

Old Dior Original From 1987
Christian Dior 2329

399.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage glasses of the legendary DIOR Monsieur Series
  • GOLD-PLATED frame with spring hinges (built to last)
  • classic, elegant 80s gentlemen's style by Christian Dior
  • new old stock (like all our vintage 80's Dior Monsieur!)
  • NO retro glasses, but a precious old original from 1987
  • frame (L size 57/19) fits optical / sun lenses optionally
Christian Dior 2330 XL Luxury Sunglasses 80's Details

80's Men's Shades Titan
Christian Dior 2330

499.00 EUR
Description
  • luxury men's sunglasses by Chr. DIOR from 1989
  • gold-plated frame with titanium temples; vertu!
  • the old Dior luxury models are all 'made in Japan'
  • manufacturing costs 1989 = 120 DM (app. 75 USD)
  • today, designer frames are made for less than $5!
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage Dior ORIGINALS)
  • gray-gradient sun lenses for 100% UV protection!
Christian Dior 2357 Men's 80's Shades Gold Plated Details

80's Dior Monsieur Series
Christian Dior 2357

499.00 EUR
Description
  • Christian Dior vintage 'Monsieur' designer sunglasses
  • elegant design & outstanding quality; high-end frame!
  • the full metal frame is 22ct GOLD-PLATED (yellow gold)
  • exquisite fit, thanks to spring hinges; 1st class comfort
  • new old stock (like all our Dior 'Gentleman' sunglasses)
  • NO retro fashion; but a precious old original from 1986!
Christian Dior 2367 Vintage Eyewear From 1987 Details

High-End Men's Frame Optyl
Christian Dior 2367

349.00 EUR
Description
  • rare old vintage Dior men's eyeglasses from 1987
  • model 2367, size 57-18, col. '10' brown structure
  • at that time Dior glasses were produced by Optyl
  • the material of the same name is simply incredible
  • the Optyl simply does not seem to age, HIGH-END
  • Optyl Monsieur series was correspondingly popular
  • here is an unworn example with original soft case
Christian Dior 2367 High-End Men's Frame Optyl Details

Vintage Eyewear From 1987
Christian Dior 2367

349.00 EUR
Description
  • rare old vintage Dior men's eyeglasses from 1987
  • mod. 2367, size 59-18, col. 20 gray-blue structure
  • at that time Dior glasses were produced by Optyl
  • the material of the same name is simply incredible
  • the Optyl simply does not seem to age, HIGH-END
  • Optyl Monsieur series was correspondingly popular
  • here is an unworn example with original soft case
Christian Dior 2367 Men's Eyeglasses For Eternity Details

Vintage Optyl Eyewear 1987
Christian Dior 2367

349.00 EUR
Description
  • rare old vintage Dior men's eyeglasses from 1987
  • mod. 2367, size 55-17, col. 20 gray-blue structure
  • at that time Dior glasses were produced by Optyl
  • the material of the same name is simply incredible
  • the Optyl simply does not seem to age, HIGH-END
  • Optyl Monsieur series was correspondingly popular
  • here is an unworn example with original soft case
Christian Dior 2381 Gold-Plated Eyeglasses 80's Details

Vintage 80's Dior Top Model
Christian Dior 2381

599.00 EUR
Description
  • luxury men's glasses by Christian Dior from 1987
  • hard gold-plated titanium temples & center part
  • the old Dior luxury frames are all 'made in Japan'
  • it's at the top of the eyewear sector; masterpiece
  • manufacturing costs 1987 = 120 DM (app. 75 USD)
  • today, designer frames are made for less than $5!
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage Dior ORIGINALS)
Christian Dior 2389 Gold-Plated Monsieur Frame Details

True Vintage Specs 1988
Christian Dior 2389

499.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage glasses of the legendary DIOR Monsieur Series
  • GOLD-PLATED & rhodanized frame with spring hinges
  • classic, elegant 80s gentlemen's style by Christian Dior
  • new old stock (like all our vintage 80's Dior Monsieur!)
  • NO retro glasses, but a precious old original from 1988
  • frame can be glazed with optical / sun lenses optionally
Christian Dior 2391 80's Men's Glasses Monsieur Details

Vintage Eyeglasses 1988
Christian Dior 2391

399.00 EUR
Description
  • noble Chr. Dior Monsieur eyeglasses from 1988
  • perfect combination of simplicity and elegance
  • exciting metal works at bridge and temple hinges
  • frame (55/13) can be glazed as desired (varifocal)
  • never worn (like all our rare vintage DIOR frames)
  • NO RETRO eyeglasses, but a 35 years old original!
Christian Dior 2406 Vintage 80's Frame Square Details

Men's Eyewear From 1988
Christian Dior 2406

349.00 EUR
Description
  • original Christian Dior vintage eyeglasses from 1988
  • outstanding top-quality thanks to the OPTYL material
  • extremely robust & striking (distinctive Dior Monsieur)
  • one of the first models with flexible spring hinges, ever
  • unworn (like all our vintage Christian Dior 'Monsieur')
  • NO RETRO fashion; a rare old designer piece; size 55/15
  • orig. DEMO lenses can be replaced optionally; varifocal
Christian Dior 2442 80's Men's Frame Monsieur Details

Dior Optyl Frame From 1988
Christian Dior 2442

299.00 EUR
Description
  • masculine cool design by Christian Dior from 1988
  • very elegant frame for the real gentleman; just noble
  • highest comfort due to lightweight frame (OPTYL)
  • never worn (like all our rare vintage Dior eyeglasses)
  • NO retro frame, but a 35 years old designer-original
  • frame (size 58/13) can be glazed with progessive lenses
Christian Dior 2443 80's Dior Monsieur Sunglasses Details

Gold-Plated Vintage Frame
Christian Dior 2443

299.00 EUR
Description
  • exquisite gents model by Christian Dior 'MONSIEUR'
  • luxurious designer piece with brown gradient lenses
  • very noble frame (gold-plated), TOP-NOTCH quality
  • original unworn (like all our vintage Dior sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO shades, but a true old original from 1988
  • the sun lenses (100% UV) can be replaced optionally
Christian Dior 2454 Rare 1980's Monsieur Series Details

With 80's Flexideé-System
Christian Dior 2454

349.00 EUR
Description
  • luxury vintage Chr. Dior men's eyeglasses from 1989
  • classic model of the legendary Dior 'Monsieur Series'
  • Flexideé-System = flexible temples for a perfect fit
  • high-end Optyl frame & discreet 'tortoise' coloring
  • never worn (like all our rare vintage Dior eyewear)
  • NO RETRO frame, but an old original (L size 58/17)
  • demo lenses can be replaced with lenses of any kind
Christian Dior 2457 80's Optyl Aviator Frame Details

Men's Eyewear From 1987
Christian Dior 2457

299.00 EUR
Description
  • Christian Dior glasses mod. 2457, c. 11, size 57-12
  • real old vintage model from 1987, made in Germany
  • at that time still produced by and with OPTYL!
  • the Optyl material is light and simply does not age
  • a classic aviator eyeglasses design for gentlemen
  • unworn vintage eyewear and no new retro glasses
Christian Dior 2460 80's Frame Monsieur Series Details

Vintage Eyewear From 1989
Christian Dior 2460

299.00 EUR
Description
  • striking frame design by Chr. Dior from 1989
  • elegant appearance and coloring (Monsieur S.)
  • synthetic Optyl frame and gold-plated temples
  • perfect fit and very pleasant to wear; incl. case
  • unworn (like all our vintage eyewear by C. Dior)
  • NO RETRO, but a rare old ORIGINAL; size 58/15
Christian Dior 2487 Gold-Plated Monsieur Series Details

XL Men's Eyeglasses 1989
Christian Dior 2487

399.00 EUR
Description
  • noble frame of the "Monsieur"-series by Christian Dior
  • precious designer eyeglasses from 1989; true vintage!
  • tangible / incredible TOP NOTCH-quality, size 60/18
  • HARD GOLD-PLATED, monolithic, You must feel this!
  • new old stock (like all our rare luxury C. Dior eyewear)
  • NO RETRO EYEGLASSES; but a 30 years old ORIGINAL
Christian Dior 2487 80's Gold-Plated Monsieur Series Details

1989's Men's Frame Large
Christian Dior 2487

399.00 EUR
Description
  • noble frame of the "Monsieur"-series by Christian Dior
  • precious designer eyeglasses from 1989; true vintage!
  • tangible / incredible TOP NOTCH-quality, size 58/18
  • HARD GOLD-PLATED, monolithic, You must feel this!
  • new old stock (like all our rare luxury C. Dior eyewear)
  • NO RETRO EYEGLASSES; but a 30 years old ORIGINAL
Christian Dior 2487 1989's Men's Shades Large Details

80's Gold-Plated Monsieur Series
Christian Dior 2487

399.00 EUR
Description
  • noble shades of the "Monsieur"-series by Christian Dior
  • precious designer sunglasses from 1989; true vintage!
  • tangible / incredible TOP NOTCH-quality, size 58/18
  • HARD GOLD-PLATED, monolithic, You must feel this!
  • new old stock (like all our rare luxury C. Dior eyewear)
  • NO RETRO SUNGLASSES; but a 30 years old ORIGINAL
Christian Dior 2488 Rare 80's Aviator Sunglasses Details

Gold-Plated Vintage Frame
Christian Dior 2488

349.00 EUR
Description
  • rare 80's aviator sunglasses by Christian DIOR
  • TOP-QUALITY (the full frame is GOLD-PLATED)
  • noble brown-gradient lenses: 100% UV protection
  • never worn (like all our vintage Dior sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO shades, but an old original from 1987
  • sturdy metal frame is made for lenses of any kind
Christian Dior 2489 80's Men's Shades Gold-Taupe Details

Men's Sunglasses Square 80's
Christian Dior 2489

349.00 EUR
Description
  • exquisite Christian Dior vintage shades from 1989
  • striking gent's model (noble Dior "Monsieur" Series)
  • masterly made metal frame (gold-plated top quality)
  • unworn (like all our vintage C.Dior 80's sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO SUNGLASSES, but an old Dior ORIGINAL
  • the frame fits lenses of any kind (prescriptions / sun)
Christian Dior 2516 80's Gold Plated Vintage Frame Details

Distinctive Men's Glasses 1986
Christian Dior 2516

399.00 EUR
Description
  • exquisite Christian Dior vintage shades from 1986
  • striking gent's model & masterly made metal frame
  • 1st class wearing comfort and HARD GOLD-PLATED
  • unworn (like all our vintage 1980's Dior sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO SUNGLASSES, but an old Dior ORIGINAL
  • the sun lenses could be replaced with prescriptions
Christian Dior 2516 Distinctive Men's Glasses 1986 Details

80's Gold Plated Vintage Frame
Christian Dior 2516

399.00 EUR
Description
  • exquisite Christian Dior vintage shades from 1986
  • striking gent's model & masterly made metal frame
  • 1st class wearing comfort and HARD GOLD-PLATED
  • unworn (like all our vintage 1980's Dior sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO SUNGLASSES, but an old Dior ORIGINAL
  • the sun lenses could be replaced with prescriptions
Christian Dior 2549 90's Frame Monsieur Series Details

Vintage Eyewear From 1990
Christian Dior 2549

299.00 EUR
Description
  • striking frame design by Chr. Dior from 1990
  • elegant appearance and coloring (Monsieur S.)
  • synthetic Optyl frame and gold-plated temples
  • perfect fit and very pleasant to wear; incl. case
  • unworn (like all our vintage eyewear by C. Dior)
  • orig. DEMO lenses should be replaced; size 60/13
Christian Dior 2582 90's Vintage Men's Frame Details

XL 90's Designer Eyewear
Christian Dior 2582

349.00 EUR
Description
  • awesome 1980's designer eyeglasses by Christian Dior
  • extraordinary frame construction (semi rimless frame)
  • golden frame with auburn appliqué; very special color
  • lightweight &1st class wearing comfort (XL size 59/16)
  • never worn (like all our vintage Dior gentlemen frames)
  • NO RETRO eyeglasses, but a rare 30 years old original!
Christian Dior 2593 Noble 90's Metal Men's Shades Details

Large Designer Sunglasses
Christian Dior 2593

349.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Christian Dior designer sunglasses
  • tangible TOP-NOTCH metal frame from 1990
  • noble frame finish; GOLD-PLATED and black
  • unworn, NOS (like all our vintage Dior specs)
  • NO retro fashion, but a 30 years old original!
  • frame (size 58/16) is made for optical lenses
Christian Dior 2593 Noble 90's Metal Men's Frame Details

90's Designer Specs X-Large
Christian Dior 2593

349.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Christian Dior designer eyeglasses
  • tangible TOP-NOTCH metal frame from 1990
  • noble frame finish; GOLD-PLATED and black
  • unworn, NOS (like all our vintage Dior specs)
  • NO retro fashion, but a 30 years old original!
  • frame (in XL size 60-16) fits progessive lenses
Christian Dior 2749 Classy Aviator Eyeglasses Details

Gold Plated Titanium Frame
Christian Dior 2749

399.00 EUR
Description
  • Christian Dior men's aviator eyeglasses from 1990
  • Mod. 2749, size 57/16 with flexible spring hinges
  • tangible 90's top-notch quality; made in Austria
  • gold-plated TITANIUM FRAME (a precious rarity)
  • unworn NOS; like all our rare vintage C. DIORS
  • a genuine 1990's original; so uniquely CLASSY!
Christian Dior D03 First Optyl Dior Early 70's Details

XXL Frame EFFET MYSTIQUE
Christian Dior D03

369.00 EUR
Description
  • Ch. Dior XXL designer sunglasses from the early 1970's
  • one of the first sunglass' models by Christian Dior, ever
  • HUGE size, typically 70's and a piece of fashion history
  • unbelievable OPTYL-material with "EFFET MYSTIQUE"
  • material has a "shape memory" & does not seem to age
  • terrific colouring (gradient from yellowish to greenish)
  • unworn (like all our vintage eyewear by Christian Dior)
  • NO retro shades, but a 50 years old unicum (100% UV)!

Classic to XXL Eyewear by a Design Giant - Dior

The history of Dior vintage eyewear is as exciting as that of the fashion designer himself.

Christian Dior is considered the most famous and influential couturier in the world. He helped Pierre Cardin and Yves Saint Laurent to world fame and was the first to apprehend the lucrative licensing business. As early as 1947, Christian Dior had granted a license for the perfume business. The “Miss Dior” women's fragrance still exists today.

Exclusive Tura Eyewear

In the 1950s, Christian Dior also granted an eyewear license to the New York optician Monroe Levoy, who had founded the company TURA. Tura produced the first Dior glasses and sunglasses, which were decorated with numerous jewelry applications. Tura Dior eyewear was haute couture glasses that were only available to a very select group of buyers. Moreover, Tura only made eyewear for women.

Dior and Optyl

All this changed in 1969 when the German eyeglass manufacturer Wilhelm Anger and his company Optyl succeeded in acquiring the license from Dior and thus concluding a direct licensing agreement.

Optyl managed to produce functional and, above all, affordable designer eyewear from haute couture designs. The Dior eyewear reached a wide audience and not only the model on the catwalk. Within a few years, Optyl had turned luxury sunglasses into glasses for everyday wear.

As early as the mid-1970s, the Dior eyewear collection was dominating the optician industry and had become an indispensable part of any good optician's business. The success of Optyl's Dior eyewear continued without interruption and was continuously expanded until the 1990s.

There was nothing in the Dior eyewear range that did not exist: The oversized sunglasses made of the Optyl plastic of the same name, the fine metal glasses for ladies, the striking aviator glasses, the timeless unisex glasses... when it came to manufacturing eyewear, there were simply no limits.

The Dior Monsieur Eyewear Series

The Monsieur series from the 80s was the most successful line of the Dior eyewear collection.

The Dior Monsieur series consisted of elegant men's designer glasses, which could be beautifully glazed as either sunglasses or as prescription glasses. These include classic aviator glasses, round panto glasses or timeless, square men's glasses made of metal or Optyl plastic.

The Dior eyewear license was sold to the Italian Safilo Group in 1996, which in 2016 extended the license with Dior again until 2020.

In our range, you will only find Dior vintage glasses from the Optyl era or even older Dior glasses from the times of TURA.

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