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Description
Futuristic silhouette. Mirrored Oblique. Unmistakably Dior.
DiorClub M1U Sunglasses bring a distinctly futuristic edge to Dior's eyewear vocabulary, combining a sleek rectangular mask silhouette with a sculptural, aerodynamic construction. The navy blue matte acetate frame is sharply contrasted by a fine white line and Christian Dior signature at the temples, creating a clean graphic finish.
The real statement is in the lenses. Silver mirrored lenses feature an all-over blue Dior Oblique motif, creating a striking reflective effect where the house's iconic pattern appears repeatedly across the surface. Rather than simply decorating the lens, the repeated Oblique motif becomes an integral part of the design, giving the sunglasses an almost futuristic visor-like quality.
Large side spoilers extend from the frame, adding a sporty, aerodynamic character that contrasts beautifully with the refinement of the Dior detailing. The result is a highly distinctive piece of eyewear that sits somewhere between luxury fashion, contemporary architecture and performance-inspired design.
Why You'll Love It
This is not a conventional pair of designer sunglasses. The M1U is deliberately graphic and architectural, with the mirrored Dior Oblique lenses doing most of the visual work.
The combination of matte navy acetate, silver mirrored lenses and the repeated Dior Oblique pattern creates an exceptionally striking effect when worn, while the streamlined rectangular silhouette keeps the design sophisticated.
The oversized proportions and sculptural side spoilers give the sunglasses a strong contemporary sportswear influence, making them particularly effective with monochrome dressing, minimalist tailoring or elevated streetwear.
Perfect For
- Contemporary luxury accessorising
- Statement eyewear collections
- Futuristic & architectural styling
- Minimalist and monochrome wardrobes
- Dior collectors & Dior Oblique enthusiasts
- Fashion-forward resort and travel dressing
- Elevated streetwear and sport-luxe styling
Product Details
Feature Detail Style DiorClub M1U Reference CLUBM1UXT_31B8 Shape Rectangular mask / shield Frame Navy blue matte acetate Lenses Silver mirrored with all-over blue Dior Oblique motif Detailing White line and Christian Dior signature Temples Christian Dior signature Side Detail Sculptural aerodynamic spoilers UV Protection 100% UVA/UVB Filter Category 3 Made In Italy Size One Size RRP AU$1,100 (approx.)
Luxury Kulture Condition Standard – Excellent
Item shows minimal to no signs of wear and presents beautifully. Frame, lenses and detailing are intact with no significant scratches, marks or visible flaws. The sunglasses have been exceptionally well cared for and are ready to wear.
Provenance
- The DiorClub M1U is part of Dior's contemporary eyewear collection, translating the house's heritage codes into a distinctly futuristic silhouette.
- The design combines a rectangular mask shape with oversized side spoilers, giving the frame an aerodynamic, sports-inspired character.
- The Dior Oblique motif, introduced in 1967 under creative director Marc Bohan, is one of the house's most enduring visual signatures.
- On this model, the Oblique pattern is used in an unusual way: embedded across the mirrored lenses, rather than appearing on a conventional frame or fabric surface.
- The silver mirror finish reflects light across the lens while allowing the repeated blue Oblique pattern to remain visible, creating the distinctive visor effect seen in the supplied photograph.
- The navy matte acetate creates a sophisticated contrast against the highly graphic lenses.
- The combination of matte acetate, mirrored lenses and aerodynamic spoilers reflects Dior's continuing dialogue between haute couture, technology and contemporary sportswear.
- Made in Italy, reflecting the specialist craftsmanship associated with Dior eyewear.
- The lenses provide 100% UVA/UVB protection with Category 3 filtration, combining the fashion statement with practical sun protection.
Fabric / Material Provenance
- The frame is crafted from acetate, a premium eyewear material derived from cellulose.
- Acetate is valued for its lightweight feel, durability and ability to be precisely moulded into sculptural forms.
- The matte finish gives the navy frame a soft, understated surface that contrasts with the reflective lenses.
- The mirrored lens treatment adds both visual depth and functional glare reduction, while the Dior Oblique pattern transforms the lens itself into a design element.
Collector's Note
The DiorClub M1U is a particularly strong example of Dior's ability to reinterpret one of its most recognisable heritage codes through a contemporary lens. Rather than simply placing the Dior Oblique motif on the frame, the design moves the pattern onto the mirrored lenses, creating an almost futuristic shield effect.
The combination of the navy matte frame, silver mirror lenses, Oblique pattern and aerodynamic spoilers gives the M1U a distinctive identity that feels closer to fashion-forward eyewear than a conventional luxury sunglass.
For Dior collectors, it is an interesting piece because it demonstrates how the house's archival language can be pushed into a more experimental, technical direction without losing the recognisability of the Dior identity.
Description
Futuristic silhouette. Mirrored Oblique. Unmistakably Dior.
DiorClub M1U Sunglasses bring a distinctly futuristic edge to Dior's eyewear vocabulary, combining a sleek rectangular mask silhouette with a sculptural, aerodynamic construction. The navy blue matte acetate frame is sharply contrasted by a fine white line and Christian Dior signature at the temples, creating a clean graphic finish.
The real statement is in the lenses. Silver mirrored lenses feature an all-over blue Dior Oblique motif, creating a striking reflective effect where the house's iconic pattern appears repeatedly across the surface. Rather than simply decorating the lens, the repeated Oblique motif becomes an integral part of the design, giving the sunglasses an almost futuristic visor-like quality.
Large side spoilers extend from the frame, adding a sporty, aerodynamic character that contrasts beautifully with the refinement of the Dior detailing. The result is a highly distinctive piece of eyewear that sits somewhere between luxury fashion, contemporary architecture and performance-inspired design.
Why You'll Love It
This is not a conventional pair of designer sunglasses. The M1U is deliberately graphic and architectural, with the mirrored Dior Oblique lenses doing most of the visual work.
The combination of matte navy acetate, silver mirrored lenses and the repeated Dior Oblique pattern creates an exceptionally striking effect when worn, while the streamlined rectangular silhouette keeps the design sophisticated.
The oversized proportions and sculptural side spoilers give the sunglasses a strong contemporary sportswear influence, making them particularly effective with monochrome dressing, minimalist tailoring or elevated streetwear.
Perfect For
- Contemporary luxury accessorising
- Statement eyewear collections
- Futuristic & architectural styling
- Minimalist and monochrome wardrobes
- Dior collectors & Dior Oblique enthusiasts
- Fashion-forward resort and travel dressing
- Elevated streetwear and sport-luxe styling
Product Details
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Style | DiorClub M1U |
| Reference | CLUBM1UXT_31B8 |
| Shape | Rectangular mask / shield |
| Frame | Navy blue matte acetate |
| Lenses | Silver mirrored with all-over blue Dior Oblique motif |
| Detailing | White line and Christian Dior signature |
| Temples | Christian Dior signature |
| Side Detail | Sculptural aerodynamic spoilers |
| UV Protection | 100% UVA/UVB |
| Filter Category | 3 |
| Made In | Italy |
| Size | One Size |
| RRP | AU$1,100 (approx.) |
Luxury Kulture Condition Standard – Excellent
Item shows minimal to no signs of wear and presents beautifully. Frame, lenses and detailing are intact with no significant scratches, marks or visible flaws. The sunglasses have been exceptionally well cared for and are ready to wear.
Provenance
- The DiorClub M1U is part of Dior's contemporary eyewear collection, translating the house's heritage codes into a distinctly futuristic silhouette.
- The design combines a rectangular mask shape with oversized side spoilers, giving the frame an aerodynamic, sports-inspired character.
- The Dior Oblique motif, introduced in 1967 under creative director Marc Bohan, is one of the house's most enduring visual signatures.
- On this model, the Oblique pattern is used in an unusual way: embedded across the mirrored lenses, rather than appearing on a conventional frame or fabric surface.
- The silver mirror finish reflects light across the lens while allowing the repeated blue Oblique pattern to remain visible, creating the distinctive visor effect seen in the supplied photograph.
- The navy matte acetate creates a sophisticated contrast against the highly graphic lenses.
- The combination of matte acetate, mirrored lenses and aerodynamic spoilers reflects Dior's continuing dialogue between haute couture, technology and contemporary sportswear.
- Made in Italy, reflecting the specialist craftsmanship associated with Dior eyewear.
- The lenses provide 100% UVA/UVB protection with Category 3 filtration, combining the fashion statement with practical sun protection.
Fabric / Material Provenance
- The frame is crafted from acetate, a premium eyewear material derived from cellulose.
- Acetate is valued for its lightweight feel, durability and ability to be precisely moulded into sculptural forms.
- The matte finish gives the navy frame a soft, understated surface that contrasts with the reflective lenses.
- The mirrored lens treatment adds both visual depth and functional glare reduction, while the Dior Oblique pattern transforms the lens itself into a design element.
Collector's Note
The DiorClub M1U is a particularly strong example of Dior's ability to reinterpret one of its most recognisable heritage codes through a contemporary lens. Rather than simply placing the Dior Oblique motif on the frame, the design moves the pattern onto the mirrored lenses, creating an almost futuristic shield effect.
The combination of the navy matte frame, silver mirror lenses, Oblique pattern and aerodynamic spoilers gives the M1U a distinctive identity that feels closer to fashion-forward eyewear than a conventional luxury sunglass.
For Dior collectors, it is an interesting piece because it demonstrates how the house's archival language can be pushed into a more experimental, technical direction without losing the recognisability of the Dior identity.