A few days ago, I happened to walk into Kave, Al Serkal Avenue to check out their Upcycling Cafe Concept & that’s when I bumped into a gentleman called Greg Burke, surrounded by the coolest collection of Vintage Sunglasses I’ve ever seen. After meeting Greg for just a few seconds, it felt like I’d been transported straight into a James Bond film! My Secret Agent Super Skills started tingling & I knew there was a story waiting to be told. What ensued was a fabulous journey of discovery I’m excited to share with you, our Gulf Buzz readers, overflowing with Glitz, Glamour, Vintage Style & Hollywood connections, told through this Luxury collection of Exclusive Eyewear , that you just won’t see anywhere else. Step aside Dubai Bling, because we’ve found the real deal! Read on to know all the details:
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The Story Behind Lunetier Vintage DXB
When I bumped into Greg, owner of Lunetier Vintage DXB, I was instantly fascinated. He looked to be in his late 50s, dressed rather sharply, surrounded by an array of Vintage Sunglasses, possessing one of those magnetic personalities that instantly draws you in & makes you smile. We got to talking & he told me about his store , housing an Exclusive Collection of Original , Never Worn, Vintage Shades from the 1950s onwards.
I got curious & asked him how he developed his passion for Vintage Glasses? Was it something he was always interested in or did he accidently drift into it? This is how his story unfolds: As a style-conscious man about London town back in the early 2000s, Greg stumbled across a never-worn vintage glasses business in Portobello Road, Notting Hill & was immediately bitten by the bug.
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He started buying more & more Vintage Shades for himself & suddenly became aware that he’d become ‘a collector’. His personal stash now totals in excess of 150 pairs, with pieces from the 1970s onwards, with a particular fondness for big, bold statement styles. The Lunetier Vintage DXB collection, on the other hand, includes pieces from the 1950s onwards, with beautiful Cat-Eye frames & stunning iconic Americana models like the Tart Optical “Arnel”, a model worn by the Legendary James Dean.
Greg’s passion for Vintage Shades is intoxicating .. pointing out the attributes of Vintage over Modern Day glasses; waxing lyrically about Higher Quality, Innovative Design & exquisite attention to detail . He’s traveled far & wide to seek out Vintage Glasses Dealers on all continents, in the hope of adding special pieces to either his Own or the Retail collection.
Lunetier Vintage DXB’s collection is Totally Exclusive, offering Original, Never-Worn, Mint-
One of the most interesting stories surrounding the World of Vintage Glasses, probably comes from Greg’s dealer in London. He had in his Private Archive , 1 of the 11 pairs of Linda Farrow Sunglasses, made exclusively for the movie “Scarface” & iconically worn by Al Pacino/Tony Montana. Despite much groveling & pleading, No-One was ever Allowed to try these on!
If you’re looking for a Unique, Exclusive treasure to add to your accessory collection, Lunetier Vintage DXB is the perfect place to find it. Hurry down to Kave at Al Serkal Avenue & browse through nearly 200 frames to find the special one that’s just right for you. From the Luxury designer brands you all know , to smaller, Insider companies you’re yet to discover & even models famously rocked by Celebrities & Movie Stars from around the world. You’ll be accompanied on your quest by the gregarious Greg, who is almost a permanent fixture at the store. Walk away with a Smile on your Face & Something Special in your hands that fits both Your Face & your Personality… knowing that You are the Only one that Has it.
Lunetier Vintage DXB Details:
Location: Kave, Alserkal Avenue, Warehouse 20 Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Timings: 10:30 am -7:30 pm
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