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 mark a bold departure from the brand’s minimalist legacy. Handmade in Austria in the late 1990s to early 2000s, this model represents a rare experimental chapter in Silhouette’s design history—defined by futuristic forms, expressive materials, and powerful hardware crafted in limited runs.

Frame

• 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

Design notes

• Distinctive octagonal shield-style lens shape

• Architectural X-cut temple tips with embedded gold detailing

• Precision gold hardware with industrial screw hinges

Size

• Lens Width: 56mm

• Bridge Width: 16mm

• Lens Height: 50mm

• Frame Width: 140mm

• Temple Length: 130mm

Lenses

• Type: Custom solid blue lenses

• Brand: Second Chance Customs

• Material: CR-39 with backside anti-reflective treatment

• Features: 100% UV protection

• Tint: Solid blue (non-polarized), offering a bold aesthetic and light-filtering function

Historical significance

While Silhouette is best known for its ultra-light rimless designs—famously worn by NASA astronauts—this model belongs to a short-lived yet iconic experimental design era. Characterized by bold geometries, luxe materials, and engraved detailing (floral or dove motifs common in pre-2005 production), the M6186/30 stands as a rare collectible. It’s sought after by stylists, editorial designers, and collectors of Y2K and retro-futuristic eyewear.

This isn’t just eyewear—it’s wearable sculpture.

Final notes

100% Authentic!

The frames have undergone Second Chance Eyewear’s rigorous inspection process.
Frames can be adjusted to fit any size face.

If the original case is not included, your choice of four soft, sleek, secure cases will be provided (pictured).

No stock photos used – the pictures tell the story.

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