{"product_id":"renauld-bikini-sunglasses-deadstock-nos-all-original-vintage-made-in-france","title":"Renauld “BIKINI” Sunglasses Deadstock\/NOS—All Original\/Vintage-Made in France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGINAL VINTAGE RENAULD OF FRANCE “BIKINI” SUNGLASSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadstock (NOS) • Unworn • Made in France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadstock (New Old Stock).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional unworn original vintage example preserved in remarkable collector-grade condition. This frame shows no evidence of previous use and retains its original factory finish, original lenses, original temple sleeves, and beautiful vintage patina developed only through decades of careful storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally inspected by Second Chance Eyewear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA FRENCH DESIGN ICON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1965\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenauld Bikini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became one of the most recognizable and celebrated luxury eyewear designs ever produced. Its revolutionary flowing silhouette and sculptural bridge challenged conventional eyewear design, embodying the bold creativity and Space Age optimism that defined French fashion during the 1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal vintage Renauld of France Bikini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the brand’s classic French production period—not a modern reissue. Preserved in Deadstock condition, it represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic French eyewear designs of the twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, original vintage Bikini models are highly sought after by collectors of avant-garde eyewear, industrial design, and French luxury fashion\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Renauld of France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Bikini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage French production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic sculptural “Bikini” bridge design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare semi-rimless floating lens construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-tone sculpted metal frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature black integrated saddle bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal factory lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal temple sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight ergonomic construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bikini is instantly recognizable for its fluid architectural lines and innovative engineering. Rather than simply supporting the lenses, the frame itself becomes sculpture—creating one of the most distinctive sunglass designs ever produced by a French luxury eyewear house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGINAL LENSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Renauld factory lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoke gray tint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent optical clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal drill-mounted construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully preserved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% UV protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom prescription, polarized, solid, gradient, and Day\/Night Zeiss lens upgrades are available through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Customs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while preserving the original lenses for future collectors\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEADSTOCK COLLECTOR CONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding an original Bikini is uncommon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding one in true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadstock (NOS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition is exceptionally rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal factory finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal temple sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory alignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo evidence of previous wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest vintage storage patina consistent with decades of preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable survivor from the golden age of French luxury eyewear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECOND CHANCE AUTHENTICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery vintage frame offered by Second Chance Eyewear undergoes a comprehensive authentication and preservation inspection before being offered for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original vintage Renauld Bikini has been evaluated for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect Renauld of France markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Bikini design characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench manufacturing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory bridge construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal lens mounting system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemple construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish consistency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructural integrity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall collector condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe materials, construction, manufacturing techniques, and design characteristics are consistent with authentic original vintage Renauld of France production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally authenticated, inspected, and collector graded by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Eyewear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome sunglasses follow trends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOthers change design 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Introduced in 1965, it became a defining example of French industrial design, combining sculpture, engineering, and luxury into a silhouette that remains unmistakable more than half a century later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts flowing architecture, floating lenses, and futuristic proportions continue to influence collectors, designers, and enthusiasts who appreciate eyewear as functional art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadstock examples have become exceptionally difficult to find, making this an outstanding opportunity to own an original piece of French design history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLOSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Renauld Bikini is more than a pair of sunglasses—it is a landmark in twentieth-century eyewear design. Celebrated for its revolutionary silhouette, architectural elegance, and unmistakable French craftsmanship, it remains one of the defining creations of the Space Age era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserved in exceptional Deadstock condition, this original vintage example offers collectors the opportunity to own a genuine piece of design history exactly as it has survived for decades. 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