Our first store, Ottica Lipari, was established in Marsala, Sicily (Italy) in 1897 by the Lipari family. Over the years, the three generations of shop owners have kept unsold stock and iconic pieces, curating a brilliant, extensive collection of vintage designer eyewear. 

Yes, they are. Both the frames and the lenses are made of premium materials, which have perfectly lasted for decades.

Eyeglasses and sunglasses are considered 'vintage' when they are 20+ years old. Our store offers a curated selection of premium pieces, from the 1950s to the early 2000s, in line with the latest fashion trends.

Of course! Our sunglasses have been carefully kept in our stock, never worn and in perfect condition. Please read through the item description to see if the piece you like may have small marks from time.
If you have any question, please reach out to us and we’ll share additional photos and info

Please read through the description, where you’ll find the item measurements. Keep in mind that each piece can be adjusted according to your face by a professional optician.

Reach out to us, we'll give us our best advice according to your face type and/or we can show you how it fits on our beautiful team members :)

The sunglasses you purchase come in a branded case, including cloth to keep them nice and clean. ;)

It depends on the model you chose and on your prescription. Please reach out to us to make sure the item you chose can mount prescription lenses.

Once your order is placed, you will receive a confirmation email letting you know that our fulfillment team has received your order. Once your order is fulfilled, you will receive an email notification with your tracking information.

Yes, we ship all over the world. Elegible orders get free shipping too!

The buyer is responsible for paying the additional costs such as duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees.

We do! Our customers have 14 days to return their items. Customized (eg. ad hoc lenses) orders can’t be returned.

JUST FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS:

1. Reach out to us at to confirm your interest in returning the product within 7 days from receiving it. We'll acknowledge your request and provide you with the necessary details to initiate the return.

2. As the buyer, you will be responsible for arranging and covering the costs associated with shipping and any applicable customs fees for the return of the eyewear. All return shipments must include a tracking number for easy monitoring of the return status.

3. Pack item(s) in the original packaging including any accessories received with the product - make sure the package is secure and that the contents do not risk being damaged during shipping - damaged eyewear will not be eligible for a refund. 

4. Refunds will be processed upon receipt of the returned eyewear at our facility.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.