Bidspirit auction | Christian Dior Model 2502 Vintage

Christian Dior Model 2502 Vintage Black Metal Aviator Sunglasses - This pair of vintage Christian Dior sunglasses, model 2502, features a modified aviator or shield-style silhouette with large, dark gray tinted polycarbonate lenses. The design is characterized by a black-coated metal frame with a distinctive double-bridge and wire-wrap detailing at the bridge and hinges. The slim temples are constructed from black Optyl resin and taper toward the ear pieces. Each temple is adorned with a gold-tone CD logo inset. The interior arms are printed with Christian Dior, Made in Austria, and the model reference 2502 49 68 06. Dimensions: 5.5 inches width, 2.25 inches height, 5.25 inches depth. Christian Dior's licensed eyewear from the 1960s through the 1980s represents a high point in designer frame design - and the Model 2502 aviator in black metal is a particularly strong example. Dior's optical frames from this era were produced in Optyl, a proprietary material that is lighter and more durable than conventional acetate. Authentic vintage Dior metal aviators are consistently among the most-searched vintage eyewear styles, and the house's own contemporary reissues sell for multiples of what originals can be found for.