secondlooks
Alumni
just found these, aren't they cool!
anyone seen Schiaparelli sunglasses like these?
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Sky Ranch Vintage
Alumni +
Crazy Cool! I'm having an Elton John moment looking at them ;)
Metro Retro Vintage
VFG Member
Lol! And the rim trim does resemble piano keys. Uber cool!
listitcafe
Registered Guest
NICE!!!
-Chris
-Chris
secondlooks
Alumni
Oh my, I thought these were special, they have a couple small flaws tho. I hope we are allowed to post links :
http://fineestateliquidation.com/look-for-schiaparelli-sunglasses/
http://fineestateliquidation.com/look-for-schiaparelli-sunglasses/
secondlooks
Alumni
I guess I better list fast before I get too "attached". I also found this Schiaparelli piece which I think is a scarf ring, right?
BijouVintage
Alumni
:adore: good lord girl! where do you find this stuff:fainting:
thevintagebungalow
VFG Member
WOW WOW WOW!! Nice finds! Those sunglasses are amazing!!!
VintageFray
Alumni
very very cool!
, these are incredible! :spin: I didn't know she designed sunglasses too!
:fainting: WOW! What a find!
catwalkcreative
Alumni
Incredible shades and scarf ring! 
themerchantsofvintage
Alumni
Those shades are TDF!
dorotheascloset
Registered Guest
oooh....I'm sooo jealous! I've seen pics of these on blogs in the past and have coveted them for years. :( Lucky find!!!!
Ang
Ang
:dreaming:Superb find!
Wow!!
vintagedevotion
VFG Board Member
Those are amazing! I could never part with them!
vertugarde
Alumni
The sunglasses are a great find!
I came across this piece of info which is from an extract about American optical history - the link is at the bottom;
"Fashion designers abroad were rendering their names to frame manufacturers in order to introduce the influence of fashion to eyewear. American Optical Company, at that time, entered negotiations with Madame Elsa Schiaparelli of 21 Place Vendome, Paris, France. Madame Schiaparelli, at that time, was an extremely popular, well-known fashion designer. In 1952 an agreement was finalized and the Schiaparelli Collection concept was undertaken. As I recall, this was the very first designer collection of eyewear to be launched in the United States. The Schiaparelli Collection was comprised of 90 different frames in numerous styles, sizes, ornamentations and colors. Each style was given an appealing French name such as “La Mondaine” (woman of the world), Feu d’Artfice (fireworks) and Plume D’Or (golden feather) to name a few. Designs in the previous metal collection were ornamented with cultured pearls and diamonds. “The Crown Jewels,” a platinum rimless frame set with diamonds, was valued at $10,000.
Presentation of The Schiaparelli Collection was given individually and privately to members of the professions. Trained American Optical sales representatives made these presentations in hotel suites; each presentation as well as guest appearances on television promoting The Schiaparelli Collection."
http://tinyurl.com/39df9k3
I came across this piece of info which is from an extract about American optical history - the link is at the bottom;
"Fashion designers abroad were rendering their names to frame manufacturers in order to introduce the influence of fashion to eyewear. American Optical Company, at that time, entered negotiations with Madame Elsa Schiaparelli of 21 Place Vendome, Paris, France. Madame Schiaparelli, at that time, was an extremely popular, well-known fashion designer. In 1952 an agreement was finalized and the Schiaparelli Collection concept was undertaken. As I recall, this was the very first designer collection of eyewear to be launched in the United States. The Schiaparelli Collection was comprised of 90 different frames in numerous styles, sizes, ornamentations and colors. Each style was given an appealing French name such as “La Mondaine” (woman of the world), Feu d’Artfice (fireworks) and Plume D’Or (golden feather) to name a few. Designs in the previous metal collection were ornamented with cultured pearls and diamonds. “The Crown Jewels,” a platinum rimless frame set with diamonds, was valued at $10,000.
Presentation of The Schiaparelli Collection was given individually and privately to members of the professions. Trained American Optical sales representatives made these presentations in hotel suites; each presentation as well as guest appearances on television promoting The Schiaparelli Collection."
http://tinyurl.com/39df9k3