{"product_id":"jean-paul-gaultier-vintage-sunglasses-tortoise-frames-studded-temples-sjp-544","title":"Jean Paul Gaultier SJP 544 9AJ Vintage Sunglasses Unworn Full Kit Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Jean Paul Gaultier SJP 544 9AJ Sunglasses Unworn Full Kit Italy\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 \/ Deadstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional unworn vintage condition with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal frame and original factory lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame has been carefully inspected by Second Chance Eyewear. Any exceptionally minor evidence of long-term storage should be considered consistent with an unworn archival piece rather than wear from use.\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 SJP 544\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9AJ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOversized tortoise \/ Havana acetate construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide sculptural temples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep rectangular wraparound silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive geometric metal hinge ornaments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Paul Gaultier branding at the temples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial early-2000s luxury construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior temple is factory marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Paul Gaultier SJP544 COL. 9AJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opposite temple is marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Jean Paul Gaultier factory lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown gradient tint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOversized rectangular configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-prescription sun lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal to the frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warm gradient works beautifully with the tortoise acetate and preserves the frame exactly as originally produced.\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\u003eThe SJP 544 is an intentionally oversized model with broad lens coverage and a substantial wraparound profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished examples of the SJP 544 show approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54 mm lens width and 10 mm bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although temple lengths vary by production\/color variant. Because I cannot verify the complete factory sizing for this specific 9AJ pair from the visible markings, I would \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot put an unverified temple measurement in the listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLens Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 54 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 10 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemple Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not factory-verified\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oversized\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrame Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broad statement fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage Jean Paul Gaultier from the Y2K era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the design language is unmistakable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oversized brown gradient lenses, exaggerated wraparound acetate body and wide temples give the SJP 544 the strong, provocative proportions that made archival JPG eyewear so distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the hardware is the real payoff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of a conventional hinge treatment, JPG uses oversized geometric metal pieces to visually connect the front and temples, giving an otherwise glamorous tortoise frame an industrial edge. That tension between classic luxury and mechanical detailing is pure Gaultier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SJP 544 is a documented discontinued vintage model. Surviving examples are scarce, and specialist vintage eyewear retailers have sold other SJP 544 colorways in roughly the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$270–$400 range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without the advantage of this pair’s complete unworn presentation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour example is significantly more desirable because it is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnworn. All original. Made in Italy. Full kit.\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 Second Chance Authenticators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators independently evaluates qualifying eyewear using brand-specific construction, materials, markings, hardware, manufacturing characteristics and known authentic reference points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentication and condition verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory markings documented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentifying information recorded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQR-linked authentication record\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwnership registry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOngoing authentication support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators operates independently from the retail sales process.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Paul Gaultier SJP 544 sunglasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Jean Paul Gaultier lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Jean Paul Gaultier hard case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Jean Paul Gaultier cleaning cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Jean Paul Gaultier documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat original kit matters here. It is increasingly difficult to find vintage JPG eyewear still accompanied by its period accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003eUnworn. All original. Full kit. Made in Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo stock photos used. The sunglasses pictured are the exact pair offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery piece offered by Second Chance Eyewear is carefully inspected for authenticity, condition and integrity before being made available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the World Through a New Lens®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52762287997215,"sku":"52762287997215","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/2746\/8063\/files\/D72A10C4-10E7-47F0-BE8B-E65D9551532C.jpg?v=1786423100","url":"https:\/\/secondchanceeyewear.com\/products\/jean-paul-gaultier-vintage-sunglasses-tortoise-frames-studded-temples-sjp-544","provider":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}