Silhouette M6186/30 Gold Shield VINTAGE Sunglasses w/New Solid Blue Custom Lenses-Unworn

Vintage Silhouette M6186/30 Gold Shield Sunglasses 56-16mm Blue Custom Lenses

Description:

A striking and sculptural vintage design from Silhouette, the M6186/30 V6050 sunglasses are a bold departure from the brand’s minimalist heritage. Handmade in Austria in the late 1990s to early 2000s, this model reflects a rare chapter in Silhouette’s history—where futuristic forms, expressive materials, and powerful hardware dominated their limited-run fashion collections.

Frame Details:

• Brand: Silhouette
• Model: M 6186 /30
• Color Code: V 6050
• Material: Gold-plated metal front with rich tortoiseshell acetate temples
• Origin: Handmade in Austria
• Era: Late 1990s–early 2000s (Vintage)
• Condition: Deadstock / Never Worn

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Design Notes:

• Distinctive octagonal shield-style lens shape
• Architectural X-cut temple tips with embedded gold detailing
• Precision gold hardware and industrial screw hinges

Size:

• Lens Width: 56mm
• Bridge Width: 16mm
• Lens Height: 50mm
• Frame Width: 140mm
• Temple Length: 130mm

Lenses:

• Type: Custom Solid Blue
• Brand: Second Chance Customs
• Material: CR-39 with backside anti-reflective treatment
• Features: 100% UV protection
• Tint: Solid blue (non-polarized), providing a bold aesthetic and light-filtering function

Historical Significance:

While Silhouette is best known for rimless and ultra-lightweight frames (famously worn by NASA astronauts), this model belongs to a short-lived, now rare, experimental design era. Marked by bold geometries, luxe materials, and engraved floral/dove symbols  (used in their pre-2005 production line), the M6186/30 is a true vintage collectible. These are highly sought after by stylists, editorial designers, and discerning collectors of Y2K and retro-futuristic eyewear.

This is not just a pair of sunglasses—it’s wearable sculpture.

Notes:

100% Authentic!

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 included (pictured).

NO STOCK PHOTOS USED.

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