Vintage Frames Company (VFC), the undisputed authority on luxury vintage eyewear, has just scored a major coup in the world of iconic pieces. The company, headed by the infamous Corey Shapiro, has just acquired the original Ultra Goliath II that Robert De Niro wore as Ace Rothstein in Casino (1995). This already legendary frame changed hands at a Propstore auction in Los Angeles for a whopping $11,536.02 (including taxes and commissions), after starting at $8,500. With this purchase, VFC not only secures its position as the world’s largest curator of high-end vintage eyewear, but continues its mission to preserve the juiciest pieces of fashion and film history.
This Ultra Goliath II is not just an accessory, it’s a symbol of power and attitude. In Casino, De Niro’s performance as the feared Ace Rothstein made the XXL frame synonymous with confidence, unbridled ambition and unmistakable style. From that moment on, the Ultra Goliath II transcended its aesthetic function to become a cultural icon, infiltrating fashion, music and pop culture indestructibly. Over the years, this frame has been chosen by the likes of Elliot Gould (in Ocean’s Eleven as Reuben Tishkoff), the unmistakable Harry Caray, horror master George Romero, and the ever-evolving The Weeknd.
And if that wasn’t enough, the Ultra Goliath II was featured in VFC’s most recent exclusive collaboration with RUN DMC, a special edition to celebrate the hip-hop band’s 35th anniversary, which flew off the shelves in minutes.
Although the frame is now under VFC’s wing, don’t rule out that at some point it will reappear on the market for a collector truly obsessed with the legacy of vintage eyewear. In the meantime, the VFC XXL remains one of the most sought-after models for those looking for a piece of history, style and attitude. Because in the end, the glasses that De Niro wore in Casino are still the clearest synonym of power, of boldness and of a style that never goes out of fashion.
Discover the VFC XXL and other exclusive jewellery at Vintage Frames Company.
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