WANTED: Lermontov Sunglasses

HSpoffordIII

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Hi Everyone,

I've been looking for a peculiar pair of sunglasses for a while without success. Basically, I want a pair like Lermontov wears in the 1948 film The Red Shoes. I'm putting a couple of pictures below for reference.


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As you can see, they're exaggerated cat eye sunglasses in tortoise shell with a very thick frame. Any leads on where to buy a pair such as these, or any information about them at all (brand, etc.) would be greatly appreciated!

Thank You,
HSpoffordIII
 
I knew the name was ringing a bell; at first I thought it was a brand of eyewear you meant. I like that you know exactly what you're seeking; a very specific request.

Are you looking for identical style vintage stock?
That of course, would be a tall order, I have to imagine. Italian or British made, most likely, or perhaps French, to state the obvious.

Have you looked through L.A. Eyeworks? They always have cutting edge and edgy styles
http://www.laeyeworks.com/
 
Hi, you don't say where you are based, but just in case it's in the UK, Opera Opera in Covent Garden, London, do a fantastic range of repro vintage styles, very good quality, and though I can't say I've seen exactly these, they do have a lot of catseye frames. They are a small specialist company.

They will also custom make exactly what you want, for a price. And they carry some actual vintage. They don't do mail order though, so you'd have to be able to get to London. You can email them a picture for a quote for a bespoke reproduction frame, or to see if they carry something similar.

http://www.operaopera.net/index.htm
 
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