DITA SHOT Sunglasses-Early Generation DITA-Unworn-Original Lavender Gradient Japan

DITA SHOT Sunglasses

Early Generation DITA • Unworn • All Original

CONDITION

Unworn, deadstock condition.

An exceptional original example showing no evidence of prior wear. Original factory lenses, frame, hardware, and hinges remain intact. A rare opportunity to own an increasingly difficult-to-find early DITA design exactly as it left the factory.

Professionally inspected by Second Chance Eyewear.

FRAME DETAILS

Model: SHOT

Early-generation DITA acetate sunglasses handcrafted during the brand’s formative years.

The SHOT features a slim rectangular profile with beautifully sculpted acetate, clean architectural lines, and integrated five-barrel hinges. While modern DITA collections are known for titanium construction and intricate detailing, early models like the SHOT helped establish the understated luxury and precision that made the brand legendary.

• Handcrafted acetate construction
• Original DITA hardware
• Integrated barrel hinges
• Made in Japan
• Original DITA markings throughout

LENSES

• Original factory CR-39 gradient lenses
• Color: Lavender Rose Gradient
• Original DITA lenses
• 100% UV protection

SIZE & FIT

Size markings were not found on the frame.

Estimated Fit: Medium

(Measurements available upon request.)

WHY WE LOVE THEM | ERA & RELEVANCE

Before DITA became synonymous with ultra-luxury titanium eyewear, the brand earned its reputation through beautifully proportioned acetate frames like the SHOT. These early collections emphasized restraint over excess, allowing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design to speak for themselves.

Today, first-generation DITA models have become increasingly collectible as they represent the beginning of one of the most influential luxury eyewear brands of the modern era. Their clean lines, understated elegance, and limited surviving examples make them highly sought after by collectors who appreciate DITA’s origins.

AUTHENTICATION

Authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators (SCA).

This pair has undergone a comprehensive inspection confirming originality of the frame, lenses, hardware, construction, and manufacturing details. Every authentication is backed by our expertise in vintage and luxury eyewear, providing confidence for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Original DITA SHOT sunglasses

Second Chance Authenticators Certificate of Authenticity

Second Chance Eyewear microfiber cleaning cloth

THE SECOND CHANCE PROMISE

Every pair we offer is professionally inspected, authenticated, cleaned, and prepared for its next chapter.

When you purchase from Second Chance Eyewear, you’re not simply buying vintage eyewear—you’re investing in authentic craftsmanship, preserved history, and decades of design. Every frame is backed by our authentication expertise and our commitment to offering only genuine, collectible eyewear worthy of another lifetime.