Vintage Christian Dior 2742 Women's Sunglasses Gold Tortoise Brown Gradient 55mm

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About this item

A vintage pair of Christian Dior sunglasses, model 2742 in colour 41, with a polished gold metal front, large rounded lenses and brown gradient lenses (dark brown at the top fading to light at the bottom). The signature detail is at each side: the frame opens into a sculpted V-shaped wing decorated with inset brown enamel panels, leading to a gold hinge plate with the engraved "CD" monogram and stepped chevrons. The temples are havana tortoiseshell with gold rivet dots. A glamorous, feminine shape typical of Dior eyewear of the period.

Brand heritage

The House of Dior was founded in Paris by Christian Dior in 1946 and changed fashion with the 1947 "New Look". Dior eyewear was produced under licence in Austria for many years, and these Austrian-made frames from the 1980s and 1990s, with their jewellery-like gold metalwork and CD monograms, are now widely collected as vintage designer sunglasses.

Why this one is special

• Genuine vintage Christian Dior, stamped "Christian Dior" and "Frame Made in Austria"
• Model 2742, colour 41 (gold / havana), size 55□15 stamped inside the temple
• Distinctive open V-wing sides with brown enamel inlays and "CD" monogram hinge plates
• Large rounded lenses with a flattering brown gradient tint
• Havana tortoiseshell temples with gold rivet details

Specifications

• Brand: Christian Dior
• Model: 2742, colour 41
• Type: sunglasses, large rounded / oval shape
• Lens width: 55 mm (stamped; measures about 54 mm)
• Bridge: 15 mm
• Temple length: 130 mm
• Total frame width: about 132 mm
• Frame: gold-tone metal front with brown enamel inlays; havana tortoise temples
• Lenses: brown gradient
• Stamps: "Christian Dior" with optyl and lcm marks on the outer temple; "Frame Made in Austria 2742 41 55□15" inside the temple
• Era: vintage (1980s-1990s)

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. The gold frame and enamel inlays present well, the tortoise temples are glossy and the hinges work. The clear nose pads have yellowed with age (easily replaced by any optician). Light signs of use may be present on the frame and lenses. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The sunglasses only. No case, box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.