Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent 8359 Y63 Leather Aviator Sunglasses Brown France

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About this item

A striking pair of vintage Yves Saint Laurent aviator sunglasses, model 8359-O in colour Y63, made in France in the 1980s. The large one-piece shield-style aviator front has a dark brown, almost black, textured frame. Across the top runs a brown leather-covered brow bar with a single row of white saddle stitching, and above it a thin double-bar wire sweeps out to the outer corners. The flat temples are also covered in brown textured leather with white stitching along the top edge and curve down behind the ears. Silver-tone hinges, brown gradient lenses (dark at the top, fading to pale at the bottom).

Brand heritage

Yves Saint Laurent founded his Paris couture house in 1961 and went on to shape modern fashion with designs such as Le Smoking tuxedo for women. In the 1970s and 1980s the house licensed eyewear made in France and Italy, and the French-made YSL frames of that period, with their bold shapes and luxury materials, are now sought after by collectors of vintage designer eyewear.

Why this one is special

• Genuine vintage Yves Saint Laurent, temple signed "Yves Saint Laurent PARIS"
• Stamped "MADE IN FRANCE 8359-O Y 63" on the other temple
• Rare leather-covered brow bar and temples with white saddle stitching
• Bold 1980s oversized shield aviator shape with double-bar top
• Comes with a black Saint Laurent soft case

Specifications

• Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
• Model: 8359-O, colour Y63
• Type: oversized aviator / shield sunglasses, unisex
• Lens width: approx. 65 mm
• Temple length: approx. 130 mm
• Total frame width: approx. 146 mm
• Frame: dark brown textured front with brown leather-covered brow bar and temples, white stitching
• Lenses: brown gradient
• Stamps: "Yves Saint Laurent PARIS" on one temple; "MADE IN FRANCE 8359-O Y 63" on the other
• Era: vintage, 1980s

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with visible signs of age: the leather covering shows wear, scuffs and an uneven, lighter tone near the hinges, the textured frame has light rubbing on the edges, and the lenses may show light surface marks against the light. The soft case is worn with scuffs and marks. Hinges work and the frame sits straight. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The sunglasses and a black Saint Laurent soft case, as shown. No box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

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