{"product_id":"belstaff-howard-hughes-series-sunglasses-leather-frames-style-bs-30-250","title":"Belstaff Howard Hughes Series BS 30-Vintage Aviator Sunglasses-Unworn Deadstock\/Full Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelstaff Howard Hughes Series BS 30 Aviator Sunglasses Unworn Deadstock Full Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnworn \/ Deadstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional unworn archival condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame retains its original construction, original green lenses, original leather-covered temples and factory hardware. Carefully inspected by Second Chance Eyewear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with any deadstock vintage piece, extremely minor signs of long-term storage may be present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Belstaff\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Howard Hughes Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BS 30\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFactory marking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BS 30 \/ 250\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished silver-tone metal aviator frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack leather-covered temples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack lens surrounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge teardrop aviator silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchitectural double bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable nose pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculpted metal end pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision hinge construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior temple is clearly marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoward Hughes series – style BS 30 \/ 250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opposite temple is marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelstaff London UK – Made in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelstaff did in fact produce a dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoward Hughes Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of eyewear, described in period references as lightweight mixed-material designs honoring the legendary American aviator.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Belstaff factory lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep aviation green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid tint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge teardrop configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-prescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal to the frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe green lens color is exactly right for the aviation character of this model and gives the frame a distinctly military-flight feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large aviator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Teardrop\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemple Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leather-covered\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broad, masculine aviator fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have not found a reliable period specification sheet for the exact BS 30, so I would not publish unverified lens-width or bridge measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love Them | Era \u0026amp; Relevance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not simply a Belstaff aviator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt belongs to Belstaff’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoward Hughes Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a dedicated eyewear line created around the mythology of one of the most famous figures in aviation history. Period material specifically identifies the Howard Hughes Series as part of Belstaff’s aviation-oriented eyewear program.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design feels completely intentional: classic pilot proportions combined with polished metal architecture, dark green lenses and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleather-covered temples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that tie directly back to Belstaff’s heritage in leather outerwear and aviation-inspired equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelstaff’s association with Howard Hughes imagery also extended beyond eyewear. The brand’s Howard Aviator jacket became associated with the Hughes aesthetic during the era of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aviator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the actual sunglasses used in the film were a different model and brand.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat distinction makes this listing stronger, not weaker: these are an authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelstaff Howard Hughes tribute design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not a falsely attributed movie prop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Howard Hughes Series Belstaff eyewear appears only sporadically on the secondary market, supporting the scarcity of the collection today.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticated by Second Chance Authenticators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators independently evaluates qualifying eyewear using brand-specific construction, materials, manufacturing details, hardware, markings and known authentic reference points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pair includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentication and condition verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory markings documented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentifying information recorded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQR-linked authentication record\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwnership registry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOngoing authentication support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators operates independently from the retail sales process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelstaff Howard Hughes Series BS 30 sunglasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Belstaff green lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Belstaff leather case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Belstaff documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnworn. Deadstock. Full kit. Made in Italy. Leather temples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo stock photos used. The sunglasses pictured are the exact pair offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne detail I would \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e claim: that “250” means limited to 250 pieces. I specifically searched for confirmation and could not verify that interpretation. Keep it as the factory marking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBS 30 \/ 250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and leave it there.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery piece offered by Second Chance Eyewear is carefully inspected for authenticity, condition and integrity before being made available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the World Through a New Lens®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52762454360351,"sku":"52762454360351","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/2746\/8063\/files\/A6D12F0F-E767-41FD-BB34-697BA0DF4740.jpg?v=1786428909","url":"https:\/\/secondchanceeyewear.com\/products\/belstaff-howard-hughes-series-sunglasses-leather-frames-style-bs-30-250","provider":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}