Valentino 5535/S Black Vintage Shield Sunglasses-Unworn-Made in Italy

Vintage Valentino 5535/S Black Shield Sunglasses – Made in Italy, Deadstock Full Kit

Condition

Deadstock / Unworn. This pair presents in true new-old-stock condition — unworn since its original production run, with no signs of wear to the frame, hinges, or lenses.

Frame Details

A dramatic oversized shield silhouette in glossy black acetate, with a sculptural wraparound profile that sweeps from the brow line down into a bold, curved lens shape. The "VALENTINO" wordmark is printed along the temple in a clean silver-tone finish.

• Brand: Valentino
• Model: 5535/S
• Color Code: GVBON (as engraved; unverified against manufacturer documentation)
• Frame Shape: Oversized Shield / Wraparound
• Frame Material: Acetate
• Frame Color: Glossy Black
• Country of Manufacture: Made in Italy

Lenses

A single continuous shield lens in solid grey/smoke, giving the pair full wraparound coverage and a strong, statement-making presence.

• Lens Color: Solid Grey / Smoke
• Lens Type: Not specified by the manufacturer

The lens is clean and unscratched, consistent with the frame's unworn condition.

Size & Fit

• Lens Width: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Bridge: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Temple: 125mm
• Recommended Face Size: Medium to Large

Why We Love Them | Era & Relevance

Vintage. This is Valentino leaning fully into oversized, architectural eyewear — a single wraparound shield lens paired with a sculpted acetate frame that reads equally at home on the runway or the street. The scale and curvature give it a distinctly early-2000s statement-eyewear presence, the kind of silhouette that's become increasingly hard to find in unworn condition.

Authentication

Authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators. Model markings, construction, hardware, and Valentino design details have been reviewed. Authentication includes a recorded Certificate of Authenticity, serial information, and QR ownership registry.

What's Included

• Case
• Cleaning cloth

Notes

The engraved reference “5535/S GVBON 125” could not be independently verified against Valentino manufacturer or authorized retailer documentation at the time of listing. All specifications above reflect what is engraved on the frame and what is visually confirmable; the color code should be considered unconfirmed against official Valentino records.

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