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product code : k8351 :
£ 95
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Barbudo were a great Spanish eyewear company whose
popularity grew in the late 60's and early 70's with
Britain's growing appreciation of, and connections to
Europe. In 1975, we sealed the deal and wholeheartedly
embraced Europe by joining the Common Market. Barbudo's
designs were high end, reflecting European haute couture,
but aimed at a young and adventurous clientele. These girls
did not want to look like their mothers, who bought their
style from the staid French fashion houses. They wanted
to be 'out there' and 'with it' and so Barbudo appealed.
Their Hippy range in yellow and white gold metal was
launched in England in 1971 and in 1972 the new style
Hippy Super was introduced. Hippy 5 Super was in the
range in 1973 - if you need the exact year - and by 1975
when we joined the EU, they offered 6 designs. This Hippy
5 Super is yellow gold-fill metal (a mark on the bridge looks
to signify 1/20 12k) and has wonderful, large square-ish
eyepieces, enhanced by an applied "satin" or brush finish.
This frosted effect flatters the framing of the eyes, while
the rest is polished - the outside of the arms with lined detail
to emphasise the slenderness. A truly 'Super' example of
European eyewear that brought their glamour and expertise
to a youthful, fashion-loving market in 1970's UK.
— klasik
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