Collection: Gianfranco Ferré

Gianfranco Ferré's style is distinguished by a formal rigor inspired by architecture, his early training. Sunglasses from the vintage collections reflect this approach through pronounced volumes, contrasting materials, and details visible in the frame's very structure. The shapes are often broad, geometric, with a sculptural presence, while maintaining an elegant and balanced line. Ferré's aesthetic is also recognized in the use of metallic or embossed logos on the temples, in harmony with the graphic vocabulary of the house's ready-to-wear.

Gianfranco Ferré founded his fashion house in Milan in 1978, after working in textile design and for several Italian brands. From the early 1980s, he established a personal style that ran counter to the prevailing minimalism, drawing on architectural references and complex constructions. Alongside his fashion collections, the house developed accessory lines, including eyewear, produced under license with specialized Italian manufacturers, notably Luxottica in the 1990s. These frames are distributed internationally, with a design consistent with Ferré silhouettes: structured, powerful, yet always sophisticated.

Among the most representative models are the GF1 589/S, an oversized rectangular frame in glossy black acetate with thick temples and a side metal logo, typical of the 90s. The GF019/S model adopts a geometric cat-eye shape with gold finishes, while the GF 072/S series features structures combining gold metal and translucent acetate. Some models from the 2000s incorporate textured work on the temples, sometimes with a guilloché or hammered effect. The lenses are often tinted in sober shades—brown, gray, or gradient—in keeping with the visual aesthetic of the house.

In 1989, Gianfranco Ferré became the first non-French designer to be appointed artistic director of Christian Dior, while retaining his eponymous house in Milan.
Before becoming a fashion designer, Gianfranco Ferré was an architect. His approach to clothing—and eyewear—is directly inspired by the principles of construction, volume, and balance, making his creations instantly recognizable.

Vintage Gianfranco Ferré eyewear is of dual interest: it embodies the strong aesthetic of a designer with an instantly recognizable style, and it reflects a moment of convergence between Italian fashion and quality industrial design. Produced in Italy, often by leading manufacturers, it boasts robust finishes, clear graphic signatures, and a growing rarity on the second-hand market. For lovers of sculpted eyewear and architectural design, it constitutes a unique piece in the history of eyewear from the 1980s to the 2000s.