RayBan sun glasses has a colored history, far different than that of any other high-end sunglasses manufacturer. Instead of being named after some high-class European designer, the name comes from the idea that sunglasses are designed to “ban" the rays of the sun.
Founded in 1937, not as the brainchild of any single person but rather on commission of the U.S. Army Air Corps, Ray-Ban initially manufactured goggles to protect the eyes of Army and Navy aviators. It is this history with aviation that produced what is arguably the most recognizable and longest running model of sunglasses ever worn: the RayBan Aviator.
Aviator
Recognizable by the large, teardrop lenses which are dark and reflective, the Aviator first became popular among military pilots. The large lenses, roughly 3 times larger than the average eye socket, helped to cover the uneven tans that military pilots were sporting due to the goggles they wore in flight.
Although military aviator goggles had been redesigned by 1941, the Ray-Ban Aviator had already formed a firm grip in the aviator community, becoming an iconic representation of the U.S. military pilot. Pilots today, both military and civilian, continue to wear Aviator sunglasses. Its popularity continues thanks to its many appearances in movies, most notably Top Gun in 1986.
Due to its immense popularity throughout the last century, Aviator sunglasses are perhaps the most imitated sunglasses model on the planet.
Wayfarer
Not only is the Ray-Ban Wayfarer also a highly imitated sunglasses model, it is also the best selling sunglasses design in history.
Originally released in 1952, Wayfarers were called the “Connoisseur’s choice" of sunglasses by Esquire Magazine. Marilyn Monroe helped boost popularity by wearing Wayfarers, but it was Audrey Hepburn, who wore them in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, that really made them legendary. Musicians, actors, and even Presidents, began wearing Wayfarers.
Continued appearances on the faces of celebrities and in movies keep the Wayfarer popular today.
Balorama
The RayBan Balorama is most famous as being the sunglasses worn by Clint Eastwood in the Dirty Harry movies.
Like all high-end sunglasses, the Balorama is highly durable thanks to its lightweight, but strong frame and impact resistant lenses that provide the wearer with 100% UV protection and superior clarity.
These three iconic models have helped make Ray-Ban the best selling sunglasses brand in the world, making any sunglasses stores who don’t carry them incomplete.
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