Vintage Alpina FM 61 33 361 06 Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Deadstock / Unworn / New Custom Lenses
A serious late-80s to early-90s Alpina design language piece. This frame carries the unmistakable West Germany-era Alpina DNA — architectural metalwork, angular cat-eye geometry, exposed screw detailing, and that futuristic luxury aesthetic that made Alpina one of the most influential eyewear manufacturers of the era. The translucent sculpted brow detail paired with the gold-tone chassis gives this pair a very elevated “designer avant-garde” feel long before the modern luxury houses leaned back into it.
This is the kind of frame collectors chase because it bridges multiple worlds:
vintage fashion, European luxury, early shield/cat-eye experimentation, and collectible German design.
Condition
Deadstock / Unworn vintage condition.
Original vintage Alpina frame showing extremely well-preserved finishes throughout. Frame presents beautifully with crisp engravings, clean hardware, and outstanding structural integrity.
Fitted with brand new custom Second Chance Customs lenses.
Size
- 57mm Lens Width
- 16mm Bridge
- 140mm Temple Length
Frame Details
- Model: FM 61 33 361 06
- Design by Alpina
- W. Germany marked
- Made in Italy temple tips
- Gold-tone metal chassis
- Translucent sculpted brow overlays
- Exposed industrial screw detailing
- Adjustable nose pads
- Original Alpina temple engravings
Lens
Professionally fitted with brand new custom Second Chance Customs lenses in a rich tobacco/brown tone.
The lens color works perfectly with the champagne translucent brow architecture and gold hardware, giving the frame a warm luxury tone that feels period-correct while remaining highly wearable today.
Authentication
Authenticated and inspected by Second Chance Authenticators.
Era Relevance
Vintage Alpina frames from the West Germany production era have become increasingly collectible due to their influence on modern luxury eyewear design. Pieces like this helped define the bold European fashion movement of the late 1980s and early 1990s, blending technical metal construction with fashion-forward silhouettes long before it became mainstream .
Collectors often place vintage Alpina alongside other iconic era-defining brands such as Cazal, Neostyle, Carrera, and early Jean Paul Gaultier.
Closing
The frames have been put through SCE’s rigorous Inspection process.
FRAMES CAN BE ADJUSTED TO FIT ANY SIZE FACE.
If the original case is not provided, YOUR CHOICE OF 4 soft, sleek, secure cases will be provided (pictured).
The pictures tell the story.
100% authentic (always guaranteed).
NO STOCK PHOTOS USED.
Please feel free to ask us any questions
Think before buying from those who do not offer returns
We do our best to provide white-glove service.
Please feel free to ask us any questions! We strive to provide exceptional service and ensure your satisfaction.
See The World Through A New Lens®
