Vintage Emmanuelle Khanh Paris Cat Eye Sunglasses Black Acetate Green Lens 56mm

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About this item

A vintage pair of Emmanuelle Khanh Paris sunglasses in a dramatic cat-eye shape. The glossy black acetate front has a broad, sculpted brow with two parallel grooves running along the top and sharply upswept wing tips, a keyhole-free saddle bridge and almond-shaped lower rims. It is fitted with solid grey-green (G-15 style) lenses. Each temple carries the silver "EK" monogram near the hinge, and one temple is printed "EMMANUELLE KHANH PARIS" on the inside. A bold, feminine shape with a true 1950s-inspired silhouette.

Brand heritage

Emmanuelle Khanh (1937-2017) was a French fashion designer and a pioneer of French ready-to-wear in the 1960s. She later became famous for her eyewear: from the 1970s her oversized, sculptural acetate frames, many handmade in France, were worn by celebrities and became icons of Parisian style. Vintage Emmanuelle Khanh frames, recognised by the EK monogram, are sought after by eyewear collectors.

Why this one is special

• Genuine vintage Emmanuelle Khanh, signed "EMMANUELLE KHANH PARIS" with the EK monogram on both temples
• Striking cat-eye shape with a double-grooved sculpted brow and pointed wing tips
• Classic glossy black acetate with neutral grey-green lenses, easy to wear with everything
• Generous 56 mm lenses for a statement look

Specifications

• Brand: Emmanuelle Khanh Paris
• Type: women's sunglasses, cat-eye
• Our measurements: lens width approx. 56 mm, frame front width approx. 148 mm, temple length approx. 130 mm
• Frame: glossy black acetate with metal hinges
• Lenses: solid grey-green tint
• Markings: "EMMANUELLE KHANH PARIS" inside one temple; "16" (with a partly worn digit before it) inside the other temple; silver EK monogram on the outside of both temples
• Vintage

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. The frame is in good shape with light surface wear and small marks consistent with age. The metal hinges show some oxidation and residue around the hinge plates (see close-up photos). The lenses show light surface marks visible in reflected light. Hinges work and the temples open and close properly. 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.