Retro and 1960s Sunglasses
Retro sunglasses borrow their shapes from earlier decades: the slim ovals and cat-eyes of the 1960s, round frames and the thin metal frames of the 1990s. Corlin draws these shapes in Stockholm and makes them for today.
What are retro sunglasses?
Retro sunglasses are frames inspired by shapes from earlier decades. The 1960s gave us slim ovals and cat-eyes, and the 1990s thin metal frames. A retro frame keeps the shape but uses modern lenses and materials.
At Corlin, Carpi and Luc are drawn from 1960s shapes, and Lucca from 1990s metal frames. Every pair has UV400 lenses.
What makes a frame look retro
Three details give sunglasses a retro feel:
Retro sunglasses from Corlin
Eight frames with a retro feel, from 1960s ovals to 1990s metal.
Retro frames
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Carpi Tortoise Brown1960s oval1 299 SEK
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Luc Gold Brown1960s lines in metal1 499 SEK
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Selma Tortoise BrownSlim oval1 499 SEK
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Alba Tortoise BrownCat-eye1 499 SEK
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Todd Tortoise BrownRound1 299 SEK
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Ines Tortoise BrownRounded cat-eye1 299 SEK
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Lucca Gold Brown1990s metal hexagon699 SEK
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Louis Tortoise BrownSlim oval1 299 SEK
How to choose
Start with these three questions:
Compare our retro frames
Shape, material and lens width for each frame:
| Frame | Retro look | Material | Lens width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpi | 1960s oval | Acetate | 52 mm |
| Luc | 1960s lines | Metal | 55 mm |
| Lucca | 1990s hexagon | Metal | 51 mm |
| Alba | Cat-eye | Acetate | 50 mm |
| Ines | Rounded cat-eye | Acetate | 50 mm |
| Selma | Slim oval | Acetate | 52 mm |
| Louis | Slim oval | Acetate | 52 mm |
| Todd | Round | Acetate | 49 mm |
Not sure about the size? Our sunglasses buying guide explains what the numbers mean.
1960s sunglasses: Carpi and Luc
Carpi is an oval drawn from 1960s shapes, with a deeper 37 mm lens and a wide bridge. Luc takes the bold lines of the 1960s and draws them in metal, with adjustable nose pads.
Browse oval sunglasses.
Cat-eye sunglasses: Alba and Ines
The cat-eye is one of the classic retro shapes, with corners that sweep upward. Alba has a sharp cat-eye line, and Ines has softer, rounder corners.
Browse cat-eye sunglasses.
1990s sunglasses: Lucca
Lucca is a hexagon in thin gold or black metal, inspired by the metal frames of the 1990s. The Corlin logo is engraved into the temple.
Browse metal sunglasses.
Classic shapes: Selma, Louis and Todd
Slim ovals like Selma and Louis, and round frames like Todd, have been around for decades and never look dated. In tortoise acetate they get a warm, vintage feel.
Browse tortoise sunglasses and round sunglasses.
Questions about retro sunglasses
What are retro sunglasses?
Sunglasses inspired by shapes from earlier decades, such as 1960s ovals and cat-eyes or 1990s metal frames.
Which Corlin sunglasses have a 1960s look?
Carpi and Luc are drawn from 1960s shapes. Alba and Ines are cat-eyes, a classic retro shape.
Which Corlin sunglasses have a 1990s look?
Lucca, a hexagon in thin metal inspired by 1990s metal frames.
Do retro sunglasses have modern UV protection?
Yes. Every Corlin frame has UV400 lenses that block all UVA and UVB rays, whatever the style.
Can I return sunglasses from Corlin?
Yes. Shipping is free, and you have 30 days to return sunglasses from Corlin.