Above: Yves Saint Laurent 6531 Y507
So valentines day is approaching and your stuck what to get. Maybe you have overdone the flowers, chocolates and perfume over the years, and want to get something special and unique for Valentines Day 2025. The Valentines Edit brings you the best luxury vintage sunglasses be it for yourself or a loved one.
Every frame featured is suitable for prescription lenses so please get in touch if you'd like to discuss your prescription with me.
Say It with YSL!!
We have just acquired a rare collection of 90's vintage YSL sunglasses. The heart is a motif used by Yves Saint Laurent, with a naturally romantic story attached.
"Without an elegance of the heart, there is no elegance" A quote which was often used by Yves Saint Laurent himself.
With only 8 designs in the collection and limited numbers available this really is a great way to say "I LOVE YOU".
In 1962, the year after the Yves Saint Laurent fashion house was founded, Saint Laurent designed a beautiful necklace which held a small heart shaped pendent. Roger Scemama and his team created the necklace and it was given to Saint Laurents friend and favourite model Victoire Doutreleau to wear. It is also well known that Victoire has "romantic relations" with both Yves and his partner Piere Bergé.
It was in 1979 that the "Heart" was reincarnated and became a lucky trinket. The beautiful pendent would be worn by Saint Laurent's favourite models, who in turn would close the show.
Yves Saint Laurent 6557 Y501
Hearts remain a key motif throughout the YSL collections to this day. Click here to view our full Yves Saint Laurent collection.
Watch You Waiting For?
Nobody does rare luxury sunglasses liken Gérald Genta, the Swiss wristwatch designer was most famous for designing the Audemars Piguet Royal Ark and the Patek Philippe Nautilus. For the discerning gent who has a knowledge of watches, that will be impressive!! The designs are a mix of gold and platinum plated and were manufactured in the 90's, Italy.
Gérald Genta New Classic 20 OB
Gerald Genta Gold & Gold 01 The above model has been fitted with a specialist flat lens which changes in appearance from gold mirror to grey dependent on movement and light. View our full Gérald Genta collection.
With love from Tiffany
Who wouldn't thank you for anything Tiffany on Valentines day?? Our vintage Tiffany sunglasses are all 23KT Gold plated, total luxury. Super stylish sunglasses for mena and women.
Yet to steal your heart? Get in touch with Emily Charlotte on info@retrospectacle.co.uk and she can help come up with the perfect gift.