"Yves Saint Laurent" 70's-80's Oversized aviator sunglasses

"Yves Saint Laurent"

70s–80s Oversized amber aviator sunglasses

Since its founding in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent has brought together the elegance of couture and a modern sensibility, opening up new freedom in women’s attire. We are pleased to introduce an exceptional piece featuring an iconic design.

With the YSL monogram plate placed on the side and the large teardrop shape that makes a lasting impression at first glance, this piece delivers the distinctive presence unique to vintage eyewear.

The frame is composed of clear brown tones reminiscent of tortoiseshell and amber-like hues. Depending on how the light hits it, reddish-brown undertones and nuanced variations in color appear, giving the area around the face a sense of depth—while the transparency characteristic of resin frames maintains a balanced effect without becoming overly strong.

The lenses feature a gradient from brown in similar tones to amber-like hues. They create well-defined shading toward the top, while the color fades softly toward the bottom, enhancing the classic mood. Even as oversized aviators, they offer a luxurious, gentle softness.

A substantial front, thickly designed temples, and a resin structure integrated with the nose pads create a vintage-inspired volume. The oval YSL monogram plate housed on the outer temples adds not only a glamorous decorative touch, but also an understated brand prestige to the side profile.

On the inner temple, a size marking that can be read as 60 11 is visible. Since this large plastic frame, the minimal size marking, and the specifications of the side logo plate align with features commonly seen in vintage eyewear from the late 1970s to around the 1980s, you can enjoy this piece as one that embodies the character of its era, even though the exact production year cannot be determined.

Thanks to the combination of a transparent frame and metal hinges, this piece carries an atmospheric quality from the time—something that today’s products cannot fully replicate. This is a major appeal, as it elevates your styling with the ease of an accessory.

Simply pairing it with a shirt or jacket style will create classic depth around the face, and when matched with textured pieces such as leather coats, wide slacks, or silk shirts, you can naturally incorporate the glossy mood characteristic of Yves Saint Laurent into everyday wear.

We especially recommend it for those seeking the strength of form found only in vintage sunglasses and the understated luxury left in the side profile. It is truly an exceptional piece—not just to adorn your outfit, but to make the wearer’s presence itself look striking.

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