Anne Klein Tris 801 Handmade France-Vintage/NOS-Original Gradient Sunglasses

Anne Klein Tris 801 | Handmade France | Unworn NOS | Original Gradient

Condition

Unworn / New Old Stock (NOS)

A beautiful unworn vintage example retaining its original Anne Klein factory gradient lenses with original retail sticker still affixed. The frame presents in exceptional New Old Stock condition with no notable storage wear observed during inspection.

Frame Details

• Brand: Anne Klein
• Model: Tris
• Reference: 801
• Handmade in France
• Crystal Champagne translucent acetate
• Oversized square / butterfly silhouette
• Intricate lace-inspired carved front detailing
• Original Anne Klein hardware
• Original French barrel hinges
• Vintage late 1970s / early 1980s production

Lenses

• Original Anne Klein factory lenses
• Original smoke-to-clear gradient
• Original CR-39 lenses
• Original Anne Klein lens sticker present
• Excellent clarity
• No visible scratches observed
• 100% original—not replacement lenses

Size & Fit

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• Lens Width: 58 mm
• Bridge: 16 mm
• Temple: 135 mm
• Lens Height (LH): 55 mm
• Frame Width (FW): 145 mm

The oversized feminine fit is ideal for medium to larger faces and offers the glamorous coverage that defined luxury eyewear during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Why We Love Them | Era & Relevance

French-made Anne Klein pieces from this era represent some of the brand’s finest production. Before manufacturing shifted elsewhere, Anne Klein commissioned beautifully handcrafted acetate frames from France featuring elegant detailing and timeless proportions.

The Tris combines oversized couture styling with delicate lace-inspired sculpting, creating a frame that feels unmistakably vintage while remaining surprisingly modern. The crystal champagne acetate allows the carved detailing to catch light beautifully, making this one of those rare pieces that is both understated and highly distinctive.

Finding an unworn French-made example with its original factory gradient lenses and original retail sticker intact has become increasingly uncommon.

Authentication

Authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators (SCA).

This frame has been examined for:

• Correct Anne Klein Tris markings
• Correct Handmade France production markings
• Original frame construction
• Original hardware
• Original factory gradient lenses
• Period-correct materials and manufacturing

This pair qualifies for a digital Certificate of Authenticity, QR registration, and ownership record through Second Chance Authenticators.

What’s Included

• Original Anne Klein Tris 801 sunglasses
• Original factory gradient lenses
• Second Chance Eyewear protective hard case
• Second Chance Eyewear microfiber cloth

Notes & Our Promise

Every vintage frame we offer is individually inspected, authenticated, professionally cleaned, and photographed. You will always receive the exact pair shown—never stock photographs.

This Anne Klein Tris 801 remains an exceptional New Old Stock survivor, preserving the craftsmanship and sophisticated French design that made Anne Klein one of the defining luxury eyewear names of its era.