Carrera 5590 Aviator Vintage Sunglasses Purple Lens-Unworn

Vintage Carrera 5590 Large Aviator Sunglasses, Black Frame, Purple Lens

Condition

Deadstock / Unworn. This piece shows no signs of wear consistent with new, unworn stock.

Frame Details

A classic Carrera aviator silhouette in the Large fit, this pair pairs a black composite frame with polished silver-tone "Ultralight" metal temple arms, each stamped with the Carrera name along the length of the arm. The double-bar bridge and browline carry the Carrera logo detailing at the hinge, a hallmark of the brand's motorsport-inspired aviator design language. The temple interior is engraved with the manufacturing country, model number, color code, lens dimensions, size designation, and temple length, confirming the piece as an authentic Carrera production.

• Brand: Carrera
• Model: 5590
• Color Code: 90 (unconfirmed against manufacturer documentation)
• Frame Style: Aviator, Large fit
• Frame Material: Composite frame with metal "Ultralight" temples
• Country of Manufacture: Made in Austria (confirmed via temple engraving)
• Size Designation: LARGE

Lenses

The lenses are finished in a solid purple tone, giving the classic aviator shape a bold, statement-driven presence.

• Lens Color: Purple
• Lens Material: Not specified by the manufacturer
• UV Protection: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Lens Type: Not specified by the manufacturer

The purple tone stands apart from the brand's more common brown and grey aviator tints of the same era.

Size & Fit

• Lens Width: 63mm
• Bridge: 11mm
• Temple: 125mm
• Recommended Face Size: Large

Why We Love Them | Era & Relevance

Classified as Vintage. The 5590 is one of Carrera's defining aviator models from the late 1980s, produced in Austria during a period when the brand was fusing its motorsport heritage with performance-driven eyewear construction. The Large fit and Ultralight metal temple construction reflect Carrera's approach to oversized, durable aviator design during this era, a silhouette that has remained a reference point for the brand's vintage output ever since.

Authentication

Authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators. Model markings, construction, hardware, and Carrera design details have been reviewed. Authentication includes a recorded Certificate of Authenticity, serial information, and QR ownership registry.

What's Included

• Case
• Cleaning cloth

Notes

The color code engraved on this piece, 90, could not be located in any official Carrera archive, authorized retailer listing, or documented specialist source at the time of listing. Documented colorways for the 5590 include 91 (brown mottled acetate with gold hardware), 92 (brown lens), and 93 (black frame with purple lens); the purple lens on this piece visually corresponds most closely to the documented 93 colorway, though the engraved code does not match. Model, size, and construction details have been independently corroborated against multiple specialist sources.

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