{"product_id":"ysl-rive-gauche-eyewear-line-from-the-mid-1980s","title":"YSL Rive Gauche eyewear line from the mid-1980s.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese are a beautiful pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003evintage Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) sunglasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, likely dating from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003elate 1970s to the mid-1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDuring this period, Yves Saint Laurent leaned heavily into \"Art Deco\" revival and nautical themes. The combination of the translucent honey frame with the \"stovetop\" or woven blue\/silver arms is a classic 1980s high-fashion look meant to bridge the gap between casual resort wear and evening elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe chevron-patterned arms make this pair much more desirable to vintage collectors than the plain-arm versions. Collectors often look for these \"decorative temple\" models because they are instantly recognizable as 80s YSL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStyle and Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrame Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e These are an \"Oversized Butterfly\" or soft \"Aviator\" shape, which was extremely popular in the late 70s and 80s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e The front frame appears to be made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003etranslucent acetate (optyl)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, which has aged into a classic \"champagne\" or honey tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTemple Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e The most distinctive feature is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewoven or chevron-patterned temples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e in light blue and silver\/white. This level of intricate decorative work on the arms is a hallmark of YSL's \"Rive Gauche\" era design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLenses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e They feature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003egradient grey lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (darker at the top, lighter at the bottom), which was the standard for high-fashion eyewear of that period to allow for easier reading while outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003econdition : used but very well maintained. Not a scratch in the glasses. The frame is functioning perfect. \u003cbr\u003eno original box available but will be sent with a hardcase 👍\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yves Saint Laurent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52115279872342,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9066\/4505\/files\/1517A029-2DB0-4850-8680-6C24E4BDEABD.jpg?v=1766152671","url":"https:\/\/insolitovintage.com\/en-it\/products\/ysl-rive-gauche-eyewear-line-from-the-mid-1980s","provider":"insolito-vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}