CARRERA 5354 – Vintage glasses

This item is an original New Old Stock (NOS) piece. Production stated: Made in Austria.

Archive note

There is a direct and little-known link between Carrera and Optyl: it was Wilhelm Anger himself, the Austrian pioneer who founded the Carrera brand in 1956 inspired by the legendary Carrera Panamericana, who patented this revolutionary thermosetting resin in 1969. The 5354 model is an almost extreme example of this: a very thin and ultra-light front, made possible precisely by the properties of Optyl, which is 20% lighter than traditional acetate, heat-resistant, and capable of maintaining vibrant colors over time—qualities that allowed Carrera to create some of the most sculptural and surprising frames in Austrian eyewear during the 70s and 80s.

Identification details

• Model: CARRERA 5354
• Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
• Type: sunglasses
• Production: Made in Austria
• Measurements: 58 □16; temples 140 mm
• Front width: 143 mm