HISTORY
Released in the early 1990s, the Jean Paul Gaultier “Vanilla Ice” sunglasses exemplify the designer’s experimental fusion of industrial and pop aesthetics. Gaultier’s eyewear from this era often merged bold materials with sculptural silhouettes, reflecting his boundary-pushing approach to fashion and design. The “Vanilla Ice” model remains one of the most recognizable from his archive, celebrated for its exaggerated branding and futuristic edge.
Tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses with metallic logo arms. Purple gradient lenses.
• Square lens shape
• Tortoiseshell acetate frame
• Star detail at corners
• Brushed metal logo temples with “GAULTIER” engraving
• Black curved arms
• Purple gradient lenses
• Fixed nose bridge
Made in Japan.
COMPOSITION
Frame: Acetate and metal.
Lenses: Polycarbonate.
SIZING
Width: 5.6 in
Lens height: 1.9 in
Arm length: 5.7 in
Brown
Acetate
1990-1999
9/10
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Jean Paul Gaultier
Tortoiseshell “Vanilla Ice” Sunglasses
$832 USD
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HISTORY
Released in the early 1990s, the Jean Paul Gaultier “Vanilla Ice” sunglasses exemplify the designer’s experimental fusion of industrial and pop aesthetics. Gaultier’s eyewear from this era often merged bold materials with sculptural silhouettes, reflecting his boundary-pushing approach to fashion and design. The “Vanilla Ice” model remains one of the most recognizable from his archive, celebrated for its exaggerated branding and futuristic edge.
Tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses with metallic logo arms. Purple gradient lenses.
• Square lens shape
• Tortoiseshell acetate frame
• Star detail at corners
• Brushed metal logo temples with “GAULTIER” engraving
• Black curved arms
• Purple gradient lenses
• Fixed nose bridge
Made in Japan.
COMPOSITION
Frame: Acetate and metal.
Lenses: Polycarbonate.
SIZING
Width: 5.6 in
Lens height: 1.9 in
Arm length: 5.7 in
Brown
Acetate
1990-1999
9/10
