Romeo Gigli sunglasses, 2001: owned by Bono of U2

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Romeo Gigli Sunglasses Worn and Signed by Bono

Manufacturer Allison s.p.a.

Designer Romeo Gigli

Associated name U2

Date2001

Mediummetal, plastic

DimensionsOverall (HWD) (overall): 1 11/16 × 5 5/16 × 5 1/2 in. (4.286 × 13.494 × 13.97 cm)

Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection, gift of Bono

Object number2002.39.1

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Portal Description

Lead vocalist Bono (Paul David Hewson, b.1960) wore these Romeo Gigli sunglasses on U2’s Elevation Tour in 2001, to promote the band’s hit album All That You Can’t Leave Behind. The style of the frames is an update from the large, opaque shades he combined with a tight, black outfit to create “The Fly” persona—a satirical “rock star” character—during U2’s Zoo Tour in 1992. Bono autographed the side of the glasses.

Irish rock band U2 formed in 1976 and includes members: Bono, the Edge (vocals and guitar), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums). The band is known for their songs “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” “Pride (In the Name of Love),” and “With or Without You,” with the later hitting number one in the US music charts. U2 has released 14 albums and won 22 Grammy Awards, making them the record holder for most Grammy Awards won by a musical group.

Physical Description

Blue tinted sunglasses with silver frames, black temple tips and clear nose pads. “Romeo Gigli” is engraved on the proper right temple. “Bono” signed in silver ink on the proper right temple.

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