2000s Christian Dior
Vintage Dior glasses – Two-tone rectangular frame & Cannage metal insert
Here is a pair of sunglasses by Dior , identifiable by the logo engraved on the side metal inserts with the "Cannage" motif, an emblematic graphic element of the house. The motif is inspired by the caning of the Napoleon III chairs used during Christian Dior's first fashion show in 1947.
🧾 Technical details
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Brand : Dior
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Estimated period : early 2000s
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Shape : elongated rectangular, slightly curved
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Color : two-tone face (black / smoked crystal), black temples
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Decorative insert : silver metal engraved with Cannage motif
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New glasses (by Janine):
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Protection: UV 400 (maximum protection)
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Glass type: CR39
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Tint: Category 3 original brown, non-polarized
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Hinges : metal, mounted on three rivets
🧠 What we learn by looking at this frame
This design marks a transitional period for Dior, between classicism and futuristic aesthetics. The two-tone design on the front was an innovation made possible by multi-mass plastic injection molding, which was very popular in luxury optics at the turn of the millennium.
The side metallic detail catches the eye: it is not just an ornament, but a discreet signature of the brand. The Cannage motif, which evokes Dior's couture tradition, is here transposed into an optical context, with a certain geometric rigor.
🧭 Why it's an interesting piece
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For its post-90s style combining minimalism and discreet ornamentation
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For the presence of the Dior Cannage motif in metal, rarely used in accessories of this era
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For its mixed frame (acetate and metal), both light and structured
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And because it reflects the Dior aesthetic before the Galliano era, while announcing it with small touches
MEASURES :
Height of glasses: 3.2 cm
Lens width: 5.4 cm
Frame width: 13.5 cm
Bridge width: 1.5 cm
Mount
Brand: Christian Dior
Year: 2000s-2010s
Material: Acetate
Frame shape: Rectangulaire
Frame color: Noir
Glasses
Material: CR 39 - UV 400 - Catégorie 3 (verres neufs by Janine)
Lens color: vert olive
Detailed description
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