Enrique Loewe Knappe Afrodita 40s This 1960's Pierre Cardin fold-up

This 1960's Pierre Cardin fold-up sunglasses frame is a total rarity

74 high-index lenses are ultra-thin prescription lenses designed to reduce thickness and weight for strong prescriptions

the original delivery box

Manufactured in Germany in 1990 the frame comes with the original demo lenses

The front is in brown mottle and made of Optyl

Enrique Loewe Knappe Afrodita 40s This 1960's Pierre Cardin fold-upDescription Measurements LOEWE began as a cooperative of leather artisans in the centre of Madrid in 1846. It is one of the worlds oldest major luxury houses. By 1910, Loewe had acquired a reputation as the most luxurious leather goods supplier in the city and began expansion over the Spanish territory. In 1934 Enrique Loewe Knappe took over the company and there followed a succession of store openings and expansions. Afrodita is a fabulous rimless