Conceived in the 1970s and revived in the 80s by Werner Grau and Hagen Stocklausner in West Germany, with some models manufactured with parts produced in Italy, the infamous classic ALPINA brand was one of the most successful know in the industry. The Best selling ALPINA M1 Aviator, their most famous design, was re-released as recent as 2007 in extremely limited quantities due to the regenerated interest in the vintage and collector's eyewear market.
The renewed interest can be attributed to the superb quality of the manufacturing and the publicity exacted on the brand by celebrities seeking to "up their game a notch" by styling themselves in pieces usually reserved for avid enthusiasts and their eyewear frame collections. The attention to detail and quality of materials have kept many of these collections looking brand new. World famous celebrities' interests in the brand have raised prices of collections world wide. The very special pieces, selling for upwards of $4,000.00 dollars, are an exciting but rare find. The ALPINA GOLDWINGS sunglass shield is one such model. The sun shield quickly became famous as it is frequently worn as a favorite choice of recording star Lady Gaga. She is often publicized wearing this vintage shield adorned with a pair of golden A-wings decorating each the right and left temples.
Alpina eyewear is the premier brand sought after to complete every vintage eyewear collection. True, while there are some models that are more coveted than others, they are all extremely well made and trully timeless in their stylish appeal.
Vintage ALPINA sunglasses are glamorous to say the least... This piece shown here is from the fine vintage sunglass collection available at CATEYE SPECTACLES boutique. The model we are showcasing is in pristine condition. You will find that it is a fantastic piece in that the design quality will move you into a different time period as soon as you have it on. Wear it as a complimenting accessory to a respectively perfect vintage outfit by correlating it with it's corresponding era. This rich golden frame with accents of cream and tan, made of a high gloss, high sheen and candy-like zyl plastic, is shown with a brown gradient sun lens, the combination of which can only be described as delicious.(only 1 available)
