CnA VINTAGE SUNGLASSES

Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren clip-on sunglasses manufactured in Italy by the Safilo Group. These original clip-on lenses were designed to attach to optical frames, converting prescription glasses into sunglasses while maintaining a lightweight minimalist profile.

Polo Ralph Lauren eyewear during this period was produced by Safilo in Italy, one of the world’s largest and most respected optical manufacturers. Safilo was responsible for producing eyewear for numerous luxury fashion houses throughout the late 20th century.

These clip-on sunglasses feature a classic minimalist metal construction with brown tinted lenses and an antique brass finish. The design reflects the refined understated aesthetic commonly associated with late-1980s and early-1990s Italian eyewear.

The lenses retain the original Polo Ralph Lauren 400 UV protection decal and the sunglasses remain sealed in the original Safilo packaging, indicating unused deadstock condition.

Authentication indicators visible in the photographs include the “Polo by Ralph Lauren” temple engraving, Safilo packaging labels, and Italian manufacturing markings consistent with Safilo production.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Polo Ralph Lauren
Model: CL50 Clip-On
Manufacturer: Safilo Group
Production Era: Likely late 1980s to early 1990s Safilo production
Country of Manufacture: Italy
Frame Material: Metal (Brass Antico finish)
Lens Type: Tinted sun lenses
Lens Colour: Brown
Lens Width: 48 mm
Bridge Width: 22 mm
Temple Length: Not applicable (clip-on design)
Frame Geometry: Rounded / Aviator-inspired clip-on shape
Gender Category: Unisex
Deadstock Status: Yes – New Old Stock
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition

GLOBAL SIZING CLARITY

Lens width is 48 mm with a 22 mm bridge, designed to fit compatible optical frames of similar size. Clip-on sunglasses attach directly to prescription frames using spring clip mounts.

WHY BUY FROM CnA VINTAGE SUNGLASSES

CnA Vintage Sunglasses is a specialist vintage eyewear archive built over more than 20 years of collecting. Every frame is carefully inspected and described with transparency, with a focus on authentic Italian optical manufacturing and preserved vintage deadstock eyewear.

Returns accepted within 30 days. Buyer pays return postage unless damaged or not as described.