Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Oval Sunglasses Late 1990s Black Brown

Late 1990s Paris — industrial design ruled the atelier, where metalwork became sculpture and eyewear doubled as attitude. These Jean Paul Gaultier sunglasses frame the gaze in matte black plastic with a subtle oval silhouette, anchored by black-tone metal arms that arc into place with signature cage-like detailing. The Gaultier logo appears in an all-caps serif on the arm, a nod to the house’s fondness for precise branding in this period.

Brown lenses set off the deep black frame, while the metal arms add a tactile, engineered weight. No serial is visible within the inner arm; a custom hard case accompanies the piece. The hinges remain tight, and only minor surface wear appears on the frames, with the arms and hardware showing minimal handling.

The industrial metalwork at the temples — a hallmark of Gaultier's eyewear from the late 1990s into the early 2000s — places these squarely in the era when the house’s accessories channelled the enfant terrible’s fascination with mechanics and pop cultural swagger.

Era: Late 1990s–Early 2000s (visual dating; industrial arm detail, logo style, case design)
Condition: Very Good — minor surface wear to frames; arms and hardware clean; hinges tight; case included
Material: Black plastic frame with black-tone metal arms and brown lenses
Colour: Matte black frame with brown lenses; black-tone metal arms; Gaultier logo in silver on arm
Comes With: Case
Made in: France