Made in Austria · 1980s
Porsche Design
Produced by Carrera, these frames carry the engineering-first thinking Porsche Design is known for. The 5626 folds down to a remarkably compact size.
Original vintage designer eyewear
Forty years in the box. First time out.
Designer sunglasses and optical frames from a family eyewear archive built over more than 45 years. Unworn new old stock from Porsche Design, Dior, Gucci, Gianfranco Ferré and Carrera, now released in small drops.
The archive
Forty-five years in eyewear, kept in the original boxes.
Our family has worked in the eyewear business for more than 45 years. Along the way we kept stock from the great frame houses of the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
These pieces were never sold and never worn. Many still have their original cases, boxes and authenticity cards. Now we are opening the archive and releasing them a few at a time.
- Original
- Genuine period frames from the original makers, not reissues or reproductions.
- Unworn
- New old stock that has never been worn, held in the archive since it was made.
- Complete
- Original cases, boxes, booklets and cards included wherever they survived.
Made in Austria and Germany · 1980s
Christian Dior
Dior eyewear from the 1980s, much of it made in Austria by Optyl. Fine gold metalwork, coloured enamel temples and graduated lenses.
Made in Italy · 1980s
Gucci
Italian-made Gucci from the 1980s, from the gold double-bar pilot to an oversized tortoiseshell square.
Made in Italy · 1980s
Gianfranco Ferré
Architectural metal frames from the Milanese designer, with sculpted bridges, statement temples and colour-graded lenses.
Made in Austria · 1980s
Carrera
The Austrian maker behind some of the decade’s defining pilots, made in Optyl and metal, including the rare Boeing collection.
The archive also holds Hugo Boss by Carrera, Missoni, Paloma Picasso, Lozza, Dunhill, Safilo, Hilton and more.
How drops work
Small releases, real stock
We don’t run a permanent shop. Pieces are released in limited drops, on our own account and with creators we work with.
Follow along
Follow us on Instagram and turn on notifications so you see each drop as it opens.
A drop goes live
A handful of pieces are released, each with its own link. Quantities are real, often a single frame.
Secure checkout
Pay through a secure Square checkout link. No account needed.
Tracked delivery
Free tracked shipping worldwide, packed with any original case and paperwork.
Lenses
Sunglasses, and frames ready for your lenses
Many sunglasses have been fitted with brand-new lenses. Optical frames are sold without prescription lenses, so you can take them to your own optician to be glazed. Some optical frames can also be fitted with sun lenses; ask us about a piece.
Creators
Named drops with creators
We work with vintage, menswear and classic-car creators on their own named drops, styled their way. If you would like to collaborate, send us a message on Instagram.
Reviews
What our buyers say
Before the archive moved here, we sold through our eBay shop, vintageoriginals108. These are buyers’ own words from that feedback, unedited except where marked.
225positive ratings on eBay
98%positive across 230 ratings
7languages of feedback, from buyers across Europe and beyond
“I don’t know where this seller gets their stock but they must have a portal back to a golden age of sunglasses!”
“A seller of the utmost integrity with an inventory to match. Flawless on every level.”
“True vintage and brand new in great condition. Very fast shipping. They will shortly be converted to prescription sunglasses. I really love these glasses.”
“Beautiful S.T. Dupont spectacles, complete with unexpected case too. Safely packaged up. Delivered exactly to the time predicted. A thoroughly marvellous transaction in every aspect. Exemplary seller.”
“Fantastic seller - excellent quality glasses (these are my third pair) - carefully packed and just as shown.”
“Frankly superb Balenciaga sunglasses superbly packaged and aptly described … Remarkably reliable and incredible value and rarity from this seller.”
“Very well packaged and they are even better than described. Great pair of sunglasses and I’m a very happy customer.”
“Amazing! NOS! Great Value!!!! Top notch communication as well!”
“Sehr schöne Brille, schnelle Lieferung”
All quotes are verified eBay purchases. See our full eBay feedback
Collectors and dealers
Looking for something specific, or in quantity?
The archive runs deeper than what we show here. If you are hunting for a particular maker or model, or want to buy in quantity, message us and we will check the archive.
Get in touch
We answer every message
Email us at shop@vintageoriginals108.co.uk, or send a direct message on Instagram.