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ATTENTION VINTAGE OPTICAL DEALERS, COLLECTORS, & RESTORERS: This is the ONE listing you need to see! 👓✨Up for offer is a simply unparalleled, massive bulk \"treasure trove\" lot of Vintage Universal Givenchy Concorde aviator frames and official spare parts.
This single sale gives you a commanding stake in the exact market for this specific, extremely scarce piece of fashion and optical history. Finding even one pair of these in decent condition is rare. Today, you are looking at a curated collection featuring a minimum of 34 complete frame pairs, plus valuable spare temples and individual components.A Legacy of Luxury and Innovation
Universal Optical has a storied history, known as the \"Made in America\" titan that manufactured frames for some of the world\'s finest fashion houses during the late 20th century. In this lot, they combined their robust, meticulous manufacturing prowess with the legendary flair of Hubert de Givenchy.
This style is the \"Givenchy Concorde\", named after the world’s most iconic supersonic jet airliner—a direct reference to the era of ultra-chic jet-set luxury, international travel, and sleek aerodynamic design. This era (late 1970s through early 1990s) is when oversized metal aviator frames defined power-dressing for both men and women.What\'s in the Treasure Trove?
QUANTITY: At least 34 complete individual pairs of vintage aviator frames, neatly organized on their display backing cards.
MODELS: All frames are the prestigious, Made in USA, Givenchy / Universal partnership, specifically the \"Concorde\".
FINISHES & SIZES: An assortment of colors and finishes (classic high-polish Gold, timeless Silver/Chromes, and possibly Gunmetals or Matte finishes) across a range of classic eye and bridge sizes (e.g., 54, 56, 58). Please see all photographs for a visual inventory of sizes and color breakdown.
LENSES: Many frames retain their original, authentic Givenchy \"Demo Lenses\" featuring the signature four-G logo. This adds significant authentication and provenance for collectors.
SPARE PARTS INCLUDED: As depicted, the lot includes original, card-backed Universal Optical official spare parts, specifically left and right temple sets. These are essential \"gold dust\" for restoration and repairs, allowing you to maximize the value of the main frame set.Limitless Potential and Profit Opportunity
For the savvy buyer, this sale represents an immediate opportunity to generate thousands in potential profit. Consider the possibilities:
1. Optical Restoration & Premium Resell: This is your primary target. Fully restore these pairs, install high-end RX lenses or custom sun lenses, and retail them as authentic, NOS/Grade-A vintage pieces, capturing maximum market value on a piece you own the inventory of.
2. Modern Upcycling Chic (Customization): Embrace the \"vintage raw\" look by stripping the original finish and using modern powder coating for one-of-a-kind frame/finish combinations (e.g., matte black, neon, white) for high-fashion boutique resale.
3. High-End Sunglasses Conversion: Add quality polar, mirror, or custom gradient lenses to these classic frames, turning them into luxury sunglasses that outperform mass-produced modern frames.
4. Era-Correct Movie/Film Props: An invaluable resource for production stylists needing authentic, distinct, branded luxury eyewear for productions set in the 1980s or early 90s. Own the inventory a production would look for!
5. Collector\'s Library: Curate the collection to build the definitive archive of Givenchy’s finest metal optical work, using the parts to ensure every frame is a 100% correct specimen.Important Note on Condition (Sold As-Is)
This is a vintage project lot. All items are represented \"As-Is\" as seen in the photographs. Please inspect all images (especially the macro and detailed views) carefully and zoom in before purchasing.
While many frames are in what appears to be stunning, NOS condition, this entire lot shows various states of age and wear typical of storage and being from an original optical stock. Expect light tarnishing, minor storage marks, minor lens clouding on demos, potential missing nose pads, or age/handling marks on the display cards. Assume all frames can benefit from professional cleanings, adjustment, and partial restoration to reach retail condition. The potential is immense for someone with the time or skill to dedicate.Shipping & Payment
Due to the size and value of this collection, shipping will be handled with appropriate care. This is a rare, comprehensive bulk opportunity that will not come around again. Do not miss your chance to corner the market on this unique piece of Universal Givenchy fashion history.
