Shipped quickly and well packed. Very good description and measurements on website made me feel confident in ordering online. My new sunglasses are excellent quality and I love them! My only complaint... See more
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I got some great advice from Hannelore about the sunglasses that I was interested in, even on a Sunday afternoon! The glasses were despatched promptly and came well-packaged. As a UK buyer it was comf... See more
Quality lens and frame. Good workmanship. Reasonable price. Longer than expected shipping. Did not expect to have to pay duty to have it delivered.
At no point when I ordered the product was I told that there would be an additional charge of £77.41 for import/tax payment. After I ordered and paid I received confirmation of the purchase and it sta... See more
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At Vintage Designer Frames, we believe eyewear is more than just vision – it’s a statement. Our curated collection features rare, authentic designer frames from iconic brands, many of which have been worn by celebrities in movies, series, and on the red carpet. Based in Belgium, we ship worldwide and guarantee the authenticity of every piece we sell. Each frame is carefully sourced, inspected, and prepared for its next chapter — with you. Whether you’re looking for a timeless Oliver Peoples, a bold Garrett Leight, or a limited-edition piece you won’t find anywhere else, we make sure your purchase is as unique as the frames themselves. See life through iconic frames.
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Undisclosed additional charge for import/tax payment
At no point when I ordered the product was I told that there would be an additional charge of £77.41 for import/tax payment. After I ordered and paid I received confirmation of the purchase and it stated £0.00 for shipping and £0.00 for taxes. So I was surprised that after I had the shipping confirmation I received a request for the additional £77.41.
25 February 2026
Reply from Vintage Designer Frames
Dear Mark,
Like I replied to your email earlier last week, we ship from Belgium and due to Brexit, import duties are charged for every item entering GB.
We state this clearly on the product pages and in the FAQ. I'm sorry if this was not clear for you and we will work on a way to make this even more clear for everyone.
The £0 taxes is the VAT, which is not charged indeed as you have to pay duties at the border.
If there is anything not clear, don't hesitate to contact us again.
Kind regards,
Hannelore
Vintage Designer Frames
First time I ordered and I will say the…
First time I ordered and I will say the glasses are built really well and are definitely worth the money!
6 February 2026
Entourage 7 purchase
I purchased the Entourage 7 XL, which were a little large for my face, but glasses were amazing. I contacted Hannelore and received excellent service. Vintage exchanged my glasses for the standard size and I couldn't be happier with them. However, better than the product was the service from Hannelore and team. Amazing responsiveness and customer service was fantastic. I will be purchasing from Hannelore again. Thank you for a great online buying experience. Continued success! Tim
28 January 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Vintage Designer Frames
Hi Tim, Thank you so much for the kind words! Enjoy your sunglasses and hope to see you soon! Hannelore
VDF does it the right way.
I felt I needed to take a moment to express my opinion on one of the best online transactions I’ve ever had with a small business. Their website was easy to navigate and I was able to effortlessly find, not only the sunglasses I was looking for but discovered the XL version for my somewhat large head! The most amazing part of the purchase was the shipping. I ordered on Sunday and DHL had the sunglasses on my head by Wednesday afternoon. They far exceeded any of my expectations and there are thousands of online retailers that could learn a lot from a small business like this. There was literally not one thing I would change about this purchase. I have many pairs of sunglasses and they quickly provided me with my new favorite pair. The most amazing part is, they are in Belgium and I'm on the east coast of the United States yet I was treated like I lived in their town.
14 January 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Vintage Designer Frames
Hi Rob, Thank you so much for your kind words! As you know we are a small family business, and we like to treat our clients as family too ;) Always welcome for a new pair of sunglasses! Hannelore
Reply from Vintage Designer Frames
Thanks!!
What appears to be a quality product delivered in a timely fashion.
I was anxious to get the same sunglasses that were worn by Matt Damon in the movie Ford vs Ferrari and that is exactly what I received. The construction of the glasses is excellent and I expect that I will be wearing them for a long time to come. I was also impressed by how quickly I received delivery from time ordered.
2 January 2026
Reply from Vintage Designer Frames
Thanks for the kind words! Hannelore
Excellent; speedy; true
I needed a special gift on short notice - this excellent site had: exactly what I was hoping to find; plenty of helpful information; transparent pricing; and speedy delivery from Belgium to the UK.
19 December 2025
Reply from Vintage Designer Frames
Hi Kevin,
Thanks for the kind words! Enjoy your sunglasses!
Hannelore
Vintage Designer Frames
Reply from Vintage Designer Frames
Thanks Thorkild!
Kind regards,
Hannelore
Vintage Designer Frames
Everything was perfect
Everything was perfect. My question was answered quickly and competently. Delivery was super fast. The glasses fit perfectly. Thank you very much.
21 October 2025
Reply from Vintage Designer Frames
Hi Mathias,
Thank you so much for ordering at Vintage Designer Frames! Enjoy your sunglasses!
Kind regards,
Hannelore
Vintage Designer Frames
Very good communication and quick…
Very good communication and quick shipping. Would definitely buy again from them
24 September 2025
Reply from Vintage Designer Frames
Always welcome for a new pair of sunglasses ;)
Kind regards,
Hannelore
Vintage Designer Frames
Great experience
Great experience. Good quality product and fast delivery. Fits even better than expected. All good!
26 August 2025
Reply from Vintage Designer Frames
Hi Sven,
Thanks!
Kind regards,
Hannelore
Vintage Designer Frames
Amazing all around
Extremely fast shipping with constant notifications, great packaging, quality sunglasses. I am definitely recommending the store to anyone looking to buy.
2 September 2025
Unprompted review
The best online purchase experience ever
1 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Vintage Designer Frames
Hi George,
Thanks for the kind words! Enjoy your Beacon 1020 sunglasses!
Kind regards,
Hannelore
Vintage Designer Frames
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