Caviar Elite Series M2253 C21 VINTAGE 90s Sunglasses-Unworn-Italy

Vintage Caviar Elite Series M.2253 C.21

A striking piece of vintage Italian luxury eyewear, the Caviar Elite Series M.2253 embodies the sophisticated engineering and architectural styling that defined premium European eyewear in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Rather than relying on oversized logos, Caviar focused on precision craftsmanship, sculptural design, and understated elegance.

This unworn, all-original vintage example is becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly in collector-quality condition. 

Condition

• Vintage
• Unworn
• All original
• Original Caviar gradient lenses
• Original frame and hardware
• Professionally inspected by Second Chance Eyewear

Frame Details

• Brand: Caviar
• Collection: Elite Series
• Model: M.2253
• Color: C.21
• Made in Italy
• Premium gold-tone metal construction
• Semi-rimless design
• Sculpted dual-rail brow detail
• Architectural open temples
• Adjustable nose pads

Lens Details

• Original Caviar factory lenses
• Brown smoke gradient
• Excellent optical clarity
• UV protection
• Original factory installation

Size

• Lens Width: 57 mm
• Bridge: 15 mm
• Temple: 140 mm
• Lens Height: Approximately 34 mm
• Frame Width: Approximately 140 mm

Era / Relevance

Vintage | Late 1990s – Early 2000s

The Elite Series represents Caviar’s premium Italian collection from the golden era of minimalist luxury eyewear. The suspended lens aesthetic, architectural open temples, and refined metal construction exemplify the clean, sophisticated design language of the period. Surviving unworn examples have become increasingly scarce, making them highly desirable among collectors of vintage European eyewear.

Authentication

This pair has been carefully inspected and authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators (SCA). Every component—including the frame construction, hardware, hinges, lenses, model markings, and manufacturing details—has been thoroughly examined to verify authenticity and originality. Your purchase includes the confidence of buying from one of the industry’s most trusted luxury eyewear specialists. 

Why We Love Them

Not all vintage earns the title. Some simply survive. Others define an era. The Caviar Elite Series belongs to the latter, a beautifully preserved example of Italian eyewear from a time when craftsmanship spoke louder than logos.

Notes

As with all vintage and collectible eyewear, minor signs of long-term storage may be present despite never having been worn. Any notable imperfections are disclosed and photographed. Please review all images carefully, as they are part of the description.

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