HIÉRO 229 Vintage Titanium Sunglasses Purple Gradient Made Japan-NOS

HIÉRO 229 Rectangular Titanium Sunglasses Purple Gradient Lenses Made in Japan

Overview

This is HIÉRO exactly as it should be—minimalist Japanese engineering.

The 229 delivers a sleek rectangular silhouette with softly rounded corners and a distinctive double-bridge construction, finished with slim titanium temples and integrated comfort tips. The matte blue-gray frame gives it understated visual presence, while the purple gradient lenses keep it wearable.

Presented in excellent vintage condition with light signs of age consistent with careful ownership.

Details

• Brand: HIÉRO
• Model: 229
• Color Code: 229
• Made in Japan
• Era: Late 1990s to Early 2000s
• Frame: Titanium Blue-Gray Metal
• Lenses: Purple Gradient Sunglass Lenses
• Hardware: Double Bridge, Adjustable Nose Pads, Slim Titanium Temples

Size

• Lens Width: 58mm
• Bridge: 18mm
• Temple Length: 140mm

Condition

Unworn / New Old Stock (NOS)

Original vintage frame with original factory lenses.

Frame remains in exceptional unworn condition and retains its original finish, hardware, and lenses.

Unworn means UNWORN.

Light storage wear, if any, may be present from decades of careful storage.

Lenses

Original purple gradient lenses remain installed.

The distinctive violet-to-rose gradient creates a look that is unmistakably Y2K while remaining surprisingly modern and wearable today.

Design Notes

Japanese titanium eyewear is renowned for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, comfort, and durability. The HIÉRO 229 showcases these qualities through its minimalist construction and lightweight feel.

The slim rectangular shape, double-bridge styling, and unique lens color provide a sophisticated alternative to the oversized shields and wraparound designs that dominated the same era.

Why We Love It

This is the type of frame that rewards a closer look. While the branding remains understated, the quality of construction, Japanese manufacturing, titanium materials, and original lens color immediately separate it from typical Y2K eyewear.

Elegant, lightweight, and increasingly difficult to source in unworn condition.

What’s Included

• HIÉRO 229 Sunglasses
• Replacement Storage Pouch

Authenticity

Authenticated and verified by Second Chance Authenticators.

Each piece is carefully inspected for construction, markings, and period-correct details. Ongoing support is provided by our authentication team with every purchase.

Additional Information

100% Authentic.

The frames have been inspected by SCE.

The pictures tell the story.

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Closing

From everyday wear to statement pieces, this isn’t about having more—it’s about having the right pair.

You’re not just buying eyewear.

You’re seeing the world through a new lens.