The Reference Library sunglasses are inspired by magazines, records, film, modern art, youth culture, design and are steeped in the roots and progression of modern style.

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Eddie

The Reference Library found inspiration for Eddie in black and white 1950's style photo-booth shots. A classic Library frame that makes for a strong, wearable, classic pair of sunglasses.

Stevie

The Reference Library make our sunglasses from Italian acetate sourced from the most famous makers with an unmatched reputation for the best quality natural materials.

Mickey

This is a salute to classic US Air Force aviator sunglasses. A re-interpretation in substantial acetate that captures that timeless, classic style in a modern way.

Michael

Directly inspired by British style icon Michael Caine, in The Ipcress File, this is a neat, sharp, pair of sunglasses. Sixties inspired but distinctly modern.

Serge

Alain Delon and French style, Japanese Dj's in black polo-necks, Milanese Paninaro in puffer jackets and Timberlands, Vintage Gucci and the young idea, all inspired these Serge sunglasses by The Reference Library.

Gene

Gene by The Reference Library takes this classic sunglasses style, associated with Freedom riders, sixties streetstyle, civil rights soul singers and 2 -Tone youth culture and takes it into a new realm. A modern luxury take on an ice cold killer style

The Reference Library release two fine art prints inspired by classic advertising, an inspiration and reference point. Numbered and signed, with a certificate of authenticity these Giclee prints are printed individually in England.

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FIRST EDITIONS

FIRST EDITION GICLEE ART PRINTS. SIGNED, NUMBERED AND PRINTED TO ORDER BY AN INDEPENDENT ART PRINTER IN ENGLAND

Editorial

SALE

OUR FIRST EVER SALE IS NOW ON

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Best selling styles

A CLOSER LOOK AT STEVIE

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Recommendations

ROWING BLAZERS - OUR FRIENDS IN NEW YORK

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SERGE SUNGLASSES

A Closer Look at Serge

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The Reference Library recomends:

BLACK IVY - A REVOLT IN STYLE

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ART, GRAFFITI, CLUB CULTURE

Mark Wigan in faith magazine

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The Reference Library at

THE RAKE MAGAZINE

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ROWING BLAZERS EXCLUSIVE

ORACLE TIME

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STYLE

BUZZ AND THE ANTHOLOGY

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Film

a conversation on cool- the french new wave

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The reference Library recommends:

Ardentes Clipei - paris

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