Silhouette M 1703 SPX Cat Eye Vintage Sunglasses w/New Solid Purple Custom Lenses-58mm-Austria

Vintage Silhouette M 1703 SPX Cat Eye Sunglasses – Made in Austria – 58-13

Product Description:

• Brand: Silhouette
• Model: M 1703 /20
• Color Code: C 1348
• Material: SPX composite front / Gold-tone metal temples
• Made in: Austria
• Era: Likely late 1980s to early 1990s
• Condition: Deadstock / Never Worn

A rare and dramatic cat-eye silhouette from Austrian eyewear legends Silhouette. Model M 1703 features a bold navy translucent SPX front with an elegant gold brow bar that sweeps into the arms, creating a striking contrast in material and color. Silhouette’s SPX material was revolutionary—lightweight, durable, and flexible—developed in-house in Austria.

Fitted with custom Second Chance Customs solid purple lenses, these are ready for day-to-night wear with 100% UV protection. The shape is fierce, unapologetic, and unmistakably vintage.

Size:

• Lens Width: 58mm
• Bridge: 13mm
• Temple Length: 135mm
• Lens Height: 50mm
• Frame Width: 140mm

 Lens:

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

Era & Relevance:

Silhouette was a leader in technical and fashion-forward eyewear during the 1980s–1990s. This model reflects the avant-garde and aerodynamic curves typical of the high fashion seen in that era, from European runways to editorial shoots. It’s also an early example of SPX material use in bold fashion frames before rimless designs dominated the brand’s identity in the 2000s.

Final Notes:

100% Authentic!

The frames have been inspected through Second Chance Eyewear’s rigorous 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).

The pictures tell the story—no stock photos used.

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