Enrique Loewe Knappe Athena Sunglasses

Description Measurements The Athena is an exceptional pair of 1980s vintage sunglasses from Enrique Loewe Knappe, combining warm brown mottled acetate with beautifully detailed 22KT gold and platinum-plated metalwork. Designed in colour E12, the frame has a strong square silhouette with high-set temples and intricate detailing that gives it an unmistakably luxurious, almost jewellery-like quality. There is something slightly Egyptian-inspired about the design too - bold, ornate and completely unlike conventional vintage sunglasses. Created as part of Enrique Loewe Knappe's limited edition eyewear collection, these frames were conceived as objects d'art rather than simply functional spectacles. Each piece was individually numbered, adding to the rarity and collectability of the collection. The use of precious-metal plating and carefully worked acetate reflects Loewe's long association with craftsmanship and luxury. Founded in Madrid in 1846, Loewe grew from a cooperative of leather artisans into one of Spain's most prestigious luxury fashion houses, with Enrique Loewe Knappe taking control of the company in 1934. For someone looking for genuinely unusual vintage designer sunglasses, Athena is a remarkable piece of 1980s eyewear. Dramatic enough to make a statement, yet beautifully refined in its detailing. All spectacles supplied with a brand new spectacle case and a Retro Spectacle microfibre cleaning cloth. Lens Width: 54mm Lens Depth: 42mm Bridge Width: 17mm Temple Width: 134mm Temple Length: 140mm