A rare pair of vintage Sol Amor rimless wrap sunglasses from the 1960s, meticulously handcrafted in France. They feature the brand's iconic futuristic wrap silhouette, a prominent clear curved acrylic or thick plastic inner nose bridge structure, and a gold metal top bar anchored by rivets directly into the lenses.
- Dimensions
- 133mm temple to temple
- Attribution
- Sol Amor
- Price
- $429
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This specific frame design is highly collectible among enthusiasts of mid-century French eyewear, famously known for its ultra-lightweight build and avant-garde aesthetic.
Sol Amor sunglasses have a storied history with iconic celebrities and films. While your specific 1960s clear-bridge wrap shield style was primarily a luxury fashion and sports piece, the Sol Amor brand itself was highly sought after by massive stars of the mid-20th century, including:
• Johnny Depp: Depp famously wore a pair of vintage Sol Amor frames in his 2011 film The Rum Diary. He is known to be a dedicated admirer of the brand's vintage eyewear. • Elvis Presley: The "King of Rock and Roll" owned multiple pairs of French Sol Amor sunglasses. In fact, during a famous 2012 photoshoot, Johnny Depp was photographed paying homage to Elvis by holding and studying Elvis's personally owned personal collection of vintage shades. • Jean-Luc Godard: The legendary French New Wave director was frequently photographed behind thick-rimmed, classic Sol Amor frames during the height of his 1960s film career. • Robert Shaw: The famous British actor prominently wore a distinctive gold-accented model of Sol Amor frames in the classic 1973 thriller The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.