{"product_id":"jean-paul-gaultier-55-0174-unworn-vintage-rimless-sunglasses-new-custom-lenses-japan","title":"Jean Paul Gaultier 55-0174 Unworn Vintage Rimless Sunglasses-New Custom Lenses-Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Jean Paul Gaultier 55-0174 Rimless Unworn Custom Sunglasses Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUNWORN vintage frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Jean Paul Gaultier frame shows no evidence of having been previously worn and presents exceptionally well for its age. Professionally inspected by Second Chance Eyewear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew custom solid-color lenses have been fitted to the original vintage frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jean Paul Gaultier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 55-0174\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1995 \/ 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rimless \/ drill-mount\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrame Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lightweight metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive ribbed\/coiled temple detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimalist oval lens architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable nose pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Jean Paul Gaultier temple branding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 55-series was Gaultier's optical-frame family, while the closely related 56-series was principally associated with sunglasses. Period references specifically identify the 55-0174 as a genuine Japanese-made 1990s rimless model rather than a later reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses — Second Chance Customs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew custom solid lavender-violet lenses by Second Chance Customs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe softly saturated violet tone completely changes the personality of the original optical frame while preserving the exposed drill-mount construction that makes this model distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid tint lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not gradient or transitional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54□19 145\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens Width: 54 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: 19 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemple Length: 145 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRimless oval profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium-to-medium\/large fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love Them | Era \u0026amp; Relevance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly the kind of 1990s Gaultier that has become increasingly interesting to collectors: deceptively minimal from a distance, but full of unconventional industrial detailing when viewed up close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exposed drill-mounted lenses, compact oval geometry and ribbed temple sections give the frame the mechanical aesthetic associated with Gaultier's Japanese eyewear production of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a modern revival of a 1990s design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Published vintage references date the 55-0174 specifically to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lavender lenses make this example particularly effective as a contemporary sunglass while retaining the original vintage frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel, construction, branding, dimensional markings and Japanese manufacturing markings have been reviewed for consistency with known period Jean Paul Gaultier eyewear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentication record includes RECORDED certificate and QR registry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Paul Gaultier 55-0174 vintage frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Second Chance Customs solid lavender-violet lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Eyewear protective packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRECORDED Second Chance Authenticators documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original 55-0174 was produced as an optical frame, making this a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustom sunglass conversion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than a factory sunglass configuration. 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