Thursday, February 24, 2011

ANNOUNCING BLACKBIRD SUNGLASSES!



Every summer it seems like we can't keep sunglasses in stock, so this year we've decided to make our own! Our hand-finished frames are the perfect springtime accent for any look, dark or dapper.

Thanks to Han Kjobenhavn for helping us to reinvent incognito!

Blackbird - Wolf Sunglasses
in Black/Tortoise
DETAILS: These large, black frames are complimented by thick and sturdy, semi-transparent tortoise temple arms. Perfect for everyone's spring look.
Black UV filter lenses.
MEASUREMENTS:Temple Length 140 mm, Eye Size 53 mm
(Note: The lenses are much darker than they appear in the studio lighting)
$165
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Blackbird - Wolf Sunglasses
in Tortoise/Black
DETAILS: These large, semi-transparent tortoise frames are complimented by thick and sturdy, black temple arms. Perfect for everyone's spring look.
Cola colored UV filter lenses
MEASUREMENTS:Temple Length 140 mm, Eye Size 53 mm
(Note: The lenses are much darker than they appear in the studio lighting)
$165
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Blackbird - Endless Sunglasses
in Black/Matte Gray
DETAILS: These classic, hand-finished, black frames are uniquely contrasted by matte gray temple arms.
Black UV filter lenses
MEASURES: Temple Length 144 mm, Eye Size 51 mm
(Note: These sunglasses also look great in the dark.)
$165
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Thursday, October 21, 2010

VINTAGE WOMEN'S EYE: BLACKBIRD VINTAGE SUNGLASSES

Since we no longer have our women's section online the only way to view the new Blackbird Vintage eyewear is in our stores or here on the Blackbird Blog. BEWARE: All frames are new vintage dead-stock.




Blackbird Vintage - Christian Dior 2554
DETAILS: Vintage deadstock round plastic tortoise shell frames with metal detailing that contours the arch of your eyebrows, "CD" engraved hinges, and metal ear pieces with plastic tips. EYE SIZE: 54mm TEMPLE LENGTH: 125mm Made in Germany.
$374





Dead-stock vintage Vienna Line 1479 Sunglasses.
DETAILS: Honey-colored clear plastic frames with aqua-blue brow edging, metal coil-like hinge-details, and slightly curved metal coil-like ear pieces with blue plastic tips.
EYE SIZE: 56mm
TEMPLE LENGTH: 130mm
Made in Germany.

$192





Dead-stock vintage Paloma Picasso 3852A Sunglasses.
DETAILS: Crimped honey-colored tortoise shell plastic frames with Paloma Picasso signature detailing at right temple and metal bar reinforced ear pieces.
EYE SIZE: 58mm
TEMPLE LENGTH: 135mm

$173





Dead-stock Christian Dior 2784 Sunglasses.
DETAILS: Honey-colored plastic frames with blue and green reptilian brow and temple edging, circle-shaped metal double hinges with "Christian Dior" inscription, and metal ear pieces with blue plastic tips.
EYE SIZE: 59mm
TEMPLE LENGTH: 135mm
Made in Austria.

$317


To order contact skyking@blackbirdballard.com, or call 1.866.500.2524
To see more Blackbird Vintage sunglasses, click here.