Beautiful and distinctive Lafont Paris Barbade designer sunglasses, model 1056, from the remaining inventory of an independent New York City optical store.
These sunglasses are New Old Stock (NOS) and have never been worn or fitted to a customer.
The Barbade features a bold oval/soft cat-eye silhouette with a sophisticated layered acetate construction. The front combines deep dark tones with striking translucent red/orange accents, creating considerable depth when viewed from different angles.
The frame is paired with gradient-tinted sun lenses and dark temples for a sophisticated French designer look.
Most importantly, this example retains its original Lafont accessories, including the genuine Lafont Paris case, Lafont cleaning cloth and Lafont card shown in the photographs.
Brand: Lafont Paris / Jean Lafont
Model: Barbade
Color Code: 1056
Size: 57-16-138
Lens Width: 57 mm
Bridge Width: 16 mm
Temple Length: 138 mm
Frame Material: Acetate
Frame Color: Dark brown/black with translucent red-orange layered accents
Lens: Gradient sun lenses
Shape: Oval / Soft Cat-Eye
Country of Manufacture: France
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
The temple is clearly marked:
BARBADE 1056 — 57□16 138 — CE
Opposite temple:
JEAN LAFONT — PARIS — MADE IN FRANCE
These original factory markings help identify the model, color code, size and French manufacture.
Lafont is known for distinctive Parisian eyewear combining unusual color work with bold frame shapes.
This Barbade is an especially attractive example because of its layered acetate construction. The translucent reddish-orange sections catch the light around the front while the darker outer portions provide contrast.
The result is much more interesting in person than a conventional solid-color sunglass frame.
✓ Authentic Lafont Paris Barbade 1056 sunglasses
✓ Original gradient sun lenses
✓ Original Lafont Paris case
✓ Original Lafont cleaning cloth
✓ Original Lafont card
The actual accessories shown in the photographs are included with this pair.
These sunglasses are New Old Stock (NOS) from former optical-store inventory.
They have never been worn or fitted to a customer.
Ships within 1 business day.
The sunglasses will be carefully inspected and securely packaged for shipment inside their original Lafont case.
Returns are accepted in accordance with the listing return policy.
The sunglasses must be returned in the same condition received and with all included accessories.