Vintage Christian Dior 2535 43 Double Wire Cat Eye Sunglasses Gold 55-16 Austria

About this item

An original 1980s pair of Christian Dior sunglasses, model 2535 in colour 43. Seen from the front, each lens sits in a rose-bronze metal rim that rises at the outer corner into a small pointed cat-eye wing, and a fine pale-gold wire floats above each lens as a second brow line, the "double wire" look this model is known for. A slim gold bridge joins the lenses. The temples are split gold wires with the interlocking CD logo near the hinges, ending in translucent pink tips signed "Christian Dior". The lenses are a warm brown gradient that fades to light peach at the bottom.

Brand heritage

Christian Dior opened his Paris couture house in 1946 and launched the "New Look" in 1947. From 1970 Dior sunglasses were made under licence by Optyl, with frames produced in Austria and Germany. These 1970s and 80s Dior frames are collected today for their sculptural designs and quality.

Highlights

• Dior 2535 double-wire cat eye, a feminine 80s design
• Rose-bronze rims with pale-gold brow wires and bridge
• CD logo at both hinges, "Christian Dior" on the temple tip
• Fully stamped: 2535 43 55□16 130, Frame Made in Austria

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Christian Dior 2535, colour 43
• Lens width: 55 mm (stamped)
• Bridge: 16 mm (stamped)
• Temple length: 130 mm (stamped)
• Frame width: approx. 136 mm
• Frame: metal; rose-bronze lens rims, pale-gold double-wire brow, bridge and split temples
• Temple tips: translucent pink plastic
• Lenses: brown to peach gradient
• Nose pads: adjustable
• Markings: "(C) Christian Dior" on the temple tip; "Frame Made in Austria" and "2535 43 55□16 130" on the inner temple tip; CD logo at the hinges
• Era: 1980s
• Department: Women

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with honest signs of age and use. The nose pads are yellowed. The lenses have light surface marks and some faint hazy streaks in the tint that show against the light, most visible on one lens. There are light scuffs on the metal and small marks on the pink temple tips. The frame is straight and the hinges open and close properly. Please look at all photos, they are part of the description.

Lens options

On request we can fit new sun lenses or change the sun lens colour for an extra $25. Please tell us the colour you would like before ordering. We do not fit prescription lenses.

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.