HISTORY
Founded in 1992 in California, Arnette gained recognition throughout the 1990s for its bold and aerodynamic eyewear, quickly adopted by surfers, skateboarders, and extreme sports communities. The brand embodied West Coast youth culture, blending performance-driven design with experimental color treatments. This 1990s example reflects the period’s affinity for gradient frames and mirrored lens effects, situating it firmly within the decade’s sportswear aesthetic.
Acetate sunglasses with gradient frame from transparent amber to metallic arctic blue. Blue undertone gradient lenses with subtle reflective coating.
• Slim temples
• Integrated nose bridge
• Lightly curved rectangular silhouette
Made in Italy.
COMPOSITION
Frame: Acetate.
Lenses: Polycarbonate.
SIZING
H1.5” x W5.6”
Blue
Acetate
1990-1999
9.5/10
The Dryads
Arnette
Amber-to-Blue Gradient Sunglasses (1990-1999)
$78 USD
Worldwide delivery in 5–14 days. All sales final.
HISTORY
Founded in 1992 in California, Arnette gained recognition throughout the 1990s for its bold and aerodynamic eyewear, quickly adopted by surfers, skateboarders, and extreme sports communities. The brand embodied West Coast youth culture, blending performance-driven design with experimental color treatments. This 1990s example reflects the period’s affinity for gradient frames and mirrored lens effects, situating it firmly within the decade’s sportswear aesthetic.
Acetate sunglasses with gradient frame from transparent amber to metallic arctic blue. Blue undertone gradient lenses with subtle reflective coating.
• Slim temples
• Integrated nose bridge
• Lightly curved rectangular silhouette
Made in Italy.
COMPOSITION
Frame: Acetate.
Lenses: Polycarbonate.
SIZING
H1.5” x W5.6”
Blue
Acetate
1990-1999
9.5/10
16
HISTORY
Founded in 1992 in California, Arnette gained recognition throughout the 1990s for its bold and aerodynamic eyewear, quickly adopted by surfers, skateboarders, and extreme sports communities. The brand embodied West Coast youth culture, blending performance-driven design with experimental color treatments. This 1990s example reflects the period’s affinity for gradient frames and mirrored lens effects, situating it firmly within the decade’s sportswear aesthetic.
Acetate sunglasses with gradient frame from transparent amber to metallic arctic blue. Blue undertone gradient lenses with subtle reflective coating.
• Slim temples
• Integrated nose bridge
• Lightly curved rectangular silhouette
Made in Italy.
COMPOSITION
Frame: Acetate.
Lenses: Polycarbonate.
SIZING
H1.5” x W5.6”
Blue
Acetate
1990-1999
9.5/10
