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At Vintage Frames Company, we believe eyewear is more than an accessory. A pair of glasses can become part of your identity, your style, and the culture you represent.
Since 2008, we have been dedicated to discovering, preserving, and sharing some of the most distinctive vintage eyewear and designer vintage sunglasses from decades past. Our collection brings together rare deadstock frames from the 1950s through the 2000s, alongside our own modern interpretations of iconic eyewear styles.
Our philosophy is simple:
Preserve the past. Celebrate individuality. Create the future.
Our Story
Vintage Frames Company was founded by Corey Shapiro, a longtime eyewear collector and creative who wanted to create a new space where fashion, music, street culture, and optical design could come together.
Since 2008, our team has traveled internationally in search of rare and authentic vintage eyewear. Over the years, this passion developed into an extensive archive of deadstock frames spanning multiple decades of fashion and design history.
We believe these frames represent more than changing fashion trends.
They represent different eras.
Different personalities.
Different movements in music and culture.
And different ways people have used eyewear to express themselves.
A Global Vintage Eyewear Archive
Vintage eyewear is at the heart of everything we do.
Our archive features frames dating from the 1950s through the 2000s, including distinctive silhouettes, materials, colors, and designs that are increasingly difficult to find in today's market.
For us, finding vintage frames isn't simply about finding something old.
It's about finding something with character.
A rare frame can capture the spirit of a particular era and bring that history into a modern wardrobe.
That's what makes vintage eyewear special.
Bringing the Streets to Eyewear
Eyewear has always been connected to music, fashion, art, and street culture.
Vintage Frames Company was created with the ambition of bringing that cultural energy into the optical industry.
We believe sunglasses and eyeglasses can be an important form of self-expression. Your frames can communicate your personality just as strongly as your clothes, shoes, or accessories.
That's why our collections are designed for people who aren't afraid to stand out.
Bold frames. Distinctive silhouettes. Individual style.
From Vintage Archive to Original Designs
After more than a decade of working with vintage eyewear, we decided to take our experience in another direction.
In 2018, Vintage Frames Company began designing and producing its own frames.
Our original collections are inspired by the craftsmanship, proportions, and character of vintage eyewear while incorporating contemporary luxury details.
Rather than simply reproducing the past, we reinterpret it.
Classic inspiration meets modern design.
Vintage character meets contemporary style.
Crafted With Vintage-Inspired Techniques
Many modern eyewear brands focus primarily on technological advancements in production.
Our approach is different.
We look to the craftsmanship and production techniques associated with eyewear from earlier eras, particularly the 1970s, when eyewear manufacturing was known for its distinctive materials and attention to detail.
From material selection to production, we aim to preserve elements of that heritage while incorporating the luxury details expected from modern eyewear.
The result is a collection that feels both familiar and unique.
Designer Vintage Sunglasses
Our vintage collection gives eyewear enthusiasts the opportunity to discover rare frames from some of the most influential periods in fashion.
Whether you're searching for oversized sunglasses, distinctive optical frames, retro silhouettes, or hard-to-find designer pieces, our archive offers an alternative to today's mass-produced eyewear.
Every frame has its own personality.
Some are understated.
Some are bold.
Some are instantly recognizable.
And some are simply unlike anything else you'll find today.
Custom Lenses for a Personal Look
We believe choosing the right frame is only the beginning.
Our lens customization options allow customers to personalize their eyewear and create a look that feels uniquely their own.
Depending on the frame and service selected, customers can explore options including solid, gradient, flash, polarized, prescription, and custom-color lenses.
This gives you the ability to combine the frame you love with the lens style that fits your vision and aesthetic.
Your frame. Your lenses. Your style.
Eyewear as Self-Expression
We don't believe everyone should wear the same thing.
Your eyewear should reflect who you are.
Maybe you're drawn to oversized vintage sunglasses.
Maybe you prefer a classic optical silhouette.
Maybe you want something colorful and unconventional.
Or perhaps you're looking for a rare designer frame that nobody else has.
Whatever your style, we believe the right pair of frames should make you feel more like yourself.
Connecting Fashion and Culture
Vintage Frames Company exists at the intersection of several worlds:
- Vintage fashion
- Eyewear design
- Music
- Streetwear
- Art
- Luxury
- Pop culture
- Individual expression
Throughout our history, our frames have been worn by influential figures and cultural personalities, helping reinforce our belief that eyewear can play an important role in defining personal style.
Our goal is to continue building that connection between eyewear and culture.
Quality Over Trends
Trends come and go.
Great design lasts.
That's why we don't want Vintage Frames Company to simply follow what's popular today.
We look for designs with character and lasting appeal.
Our vintage archive allows us to study what made eyewear from previous decades memorable, while our original collections give us the opportunity to reinterpret those ideas for a modern audience.
We're interested in creating eyewear that remains relevant beyond a single season.
Our Community
Vintage Frames Company has grown alongside a community of collectors, fashion enthusiasts, musicians, creatives, and eyewear lovers.
Our customers aren't simply shopping for another pair of sunglasses.
They're looking for something that feels different.
Something with history.
Something with personality.
Something that reflects their individual style.
We are proud to have built a community around that shared appreciation for distinctive eyewear.
Our Mission
Our mission is to preserve the history of eyewear while creating new designs that connect vintage inspiration with contemporary culture.
We want to make exceptional vintage eyewear more accessible while continuing to develop original frames that push the boundaries of personal style.
Our Vision
We envision a future where eyewear is recognized as an essential part of fashion and self-expression.
A future where vintage frames continue to inspire new generations.
Where craftsmanship matters.
Where individuality is celebrated.
And where a pair of sunglasses can be as memorable as the person wearing them.
A Unique Vintage Archive
We have spent years building an extensive collection of deadstock vintage eyewear from multiple decades.
Original VF Designs
Since 2018, we've created our own frames inspired by vintage eyewear and enhanced with modern luxury details.
Customization
Our lens options allow customers to personalize their eyewear beyond the original frame.
Culture-Driven Design
We draw inspiration from fashion, music, art, street culture, and the history of eyewear.
Individuality First
We believe eyewear should help people express who they are—not simply follow what's trending.
Looking Toward the Future
Our journey started with a passion for vintage eyewear, but our future is about much more than looking backward.
We continue to search for rare frames, develop original designs, explore new materials, and find new ways to connect eyewear with contemporary culture.
The past gives us inspiration.
The present gives us opportunity.
The future gives us something to create.
See the Past. Wear the Future.
At Vintage Frames Company, we believe the best eyewear tells a story.
Sometimes that story comes from a frame created decades ago.
Sometimes it comes from a new design inspired by the past.
And sometimes, the story is yours.
Vintage Frames Company is here to help you find the frame that tells it.
Vintage Frames Company — Where vintage eyewear, luxury design, and culture come together. |
