Vintage Pierre Balmain Paris 2133 Sunglasses Ivory Ribbed Green Lens 56-16 80s

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About this item

A striking pair of vintage Pierre Balmain Paris sunglasses, model 2133, colour 237. The angular flat-top front has flared upper outer corners in the spirit of a soft cat-eye, made from cream / ivory acetate with a fine horizontal ribbed pinstripe texture, fitted with pale green lenses. One temple is marked "PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS - Made in France - FRANCE 140", the other "2133 56□16 237", and the outer temple carries the Pierre Balmain signature script.

Brand heritage

The House of Balmain was founded in Paris in 1945 by couturier Pierre Balmain, whose elegant post-war collections made him one of the great names of French haute couture. Licensed Pierre Balmain eyewear, made in France, was produced in the 1980s and 1990s with distinctive textured acetates and signature-script temples.

Why this one is special

• Made in France, fully marked model 2133 colour 237, size 56□16 140
• Unusual ivory ribbed pinstripe acetate, a hard-to-find colourway
• Bold angular flat-top shape with flared corners
• Pierre Balmain signature script on the temple
• Comes with a black Balmain Paris case

Specifications

• Brand: Pierre Balmain Paris
• Model: 2133, colour 237
• Lens width: 56 mm
• Bridge: 16 mm
• Temple length: 140 mm
• Frame: ivory / cream ribbed pinstripe acetate, riveted hinges
• Lenses: pale green tint
• Markings: "PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS", "Made in France", "FRANCE 140", "2133 56□16 237", signature script
• Origin: France, circa 1980s

Condition

Vintage pre-owned condition with visible signs of age and use: the cream acetate has an uneven, slightly yellowed tone in places, there are small brownish spots on one temple near the hinge, the hinge rivets are tarnished with some grime around them, and there are light scuffs on the frame and small marks at the lens edges. Hinges open and close. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The sunglasses and the black Balmain Paris case shown in the photos.

Shipping & Returns

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