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Founded in 1936 by the Bausch and Lomb Company in Rochester, New York, Ray-Ban is an iconic eyewear brand, integral to classic Americana and retro style. The company’s sunglasses have graced some of the most famous faces of the past 100 years, from mirrored aviators on General Douglas Macarthur (incidentally, the first mirrored sunglasses ever put into production) to black Wayfarers on the Blues Brothers to the brand’s classic Aviators on practically everyone in the movie Top Gun.
Today, Ray-Ban operates from within the international eyewear conglomerate Luxottica in Milan, Italy. Luxottica also owns several other famous brands like Persol, Oliver Peoples, Arnette and Prada Eyewear, as well as the retailers LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut and Pearl Vision, among others. Thanks to such a robust backing, Ray-Ban is able to offer a wider variety of stylish sunglasses than ever before, including dozens of models for men and women and enough color and material options to make you dizzy. But if you just want some classic shades and the spins are starting to set in, you’re in luck — this buying guide is meant to help you pick the right shades for your style and eye-protection needs.
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Acetate: This synthetic material — also known as cellulose acetate — was first used for eyewear in the late ‘40s. It is made from a polymer derived from wood pulp or other natural fibers, and is both glossy and transparent. In recent years, the material has been replaced by less-expensive nylon frames.
G-15: Ray-Ban’s G-15 lens feature a special green
tint that was developed for military pilots in the ’30s, filtering out a lot of the bright blue light a pilot’s eyes would be exposed to when flying above the cloud line. These lenses only allow 15% of visible light to pass through them, hence the “15,” so they’re best for bright sunny days. While Ray-Ban offers a wide range of tints, mirror finishes and gradients with or without lens polarization, the G-15 lens is considered the most classic choice for any style you could want.
Temples:These keep the front of the frames (which hold the lenses) from falling off your face. In most glasses, they are the long shaft that stretches to the ear and is connected to a temple tip that curves behind the ear (holding the glasses in place).
Polarized/Polarization:Polarized lenses have a special film that helps them to reduce glare — that is, bright reflected light. This works by only allowing light that enters the lenses vertically — unreflected light, direct from a light source — to enter through, blocking the vast majority of light that reflects off horizontal surfaces like bodies of water, large stretches of pavement or fields of snow. Polarization is especially useful for people who do a lot of sunny highway driving, daytime fishing, skiing, mountaineering or hiking in snowy areas. Polarized lenses typically cost more than unpolarized ones.
The @ Collection: These are online exclusives that you won’t find in stores, including special-edition Wayfarers, Aviators, Clubmasters and more. Some are just standard models not sold at retail locations, but some are limited-edition or one-time seasonal releases, so if you see a pair from this collection that you really want, you’d be best advised to act quickly.
This design debuted in 1952 and quickly became one of the most iconic (and oft-imitated) eyewear shapes on the market. Wayfarers are characterized by sturdy acetate frames, logos at each temple and two tiny metal ovals on the front of the frame.
The Wayfarer Classics can be bought polarized or unpolarized, with multiple lens tint options to pick from. You also might want to keep an eye out for special editions of the Wayfarer — in the past, the iconic shape has been made available with tons of wild frame prints and texture options as well as the standard glossy black and tortoiseshell colorways.
Buy Now: $153 +
One of Ray-Ban’s most vintage-inclined shapes, the Clubmaster features wire-rimmed lenses with an acetate brow piece and acetate temple arms. Similar to the Wayfarer, you’ll find a Ray-Ban logo at each temple as well as the tiny metal embeds near up near the barrel hinges. The standard choice for anyone wanting a classic pair of Clubmasters is a black acetate frame with gold-tone metals and Ray-Ban’s classic green G-15 lens tint, but these are also available with tortoiseshell acetate, and polarized or G-15 lenses are an option for any color you end up choosing. You might also want to check out the ClubRound sunglasses, which are closely based on the traditional Clubmaster but with a rounded lens bottom.
Buy Now: $153 +
Ray-Ban’s updated take on what’s arguably its most classic design, these feature a slightly smaller profile and softened frame shape. The result is a pair of sunglasses that’s great for smaller faces, or anyone who feels like the original Wayfarer was this close to getting it right but didn’t quite cut it.
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Based around a flat one-piece lens design, these sharp-shaped frames can be subtle or statement-making depending on what you’re after. Choose your nylon frames in glossy black, tortoise shell or fade-striped variations for a unique look that’s as versatile as anything else you can get from Ray-Ban’s lineup.
Buy Now: $163 +
Bausch and Lomb developed this design in the ’30s to help protect the vision of military pilots; this was also the origin of the brand’s G-15 lens, which was made specifically for pilots before becoming a classic choice across all Ray-Ban sunglass options. Today you can also pick up polarized Aviators, in several frame styles and lens colors (as well as in titanium), for a slight increase in price.
Buy Now: $153 +
Available with gold or black frames, the Outdoorsman features vintage-inspired details like a brow bar and cable temples (hooked behind your ears) to better hold the shades on your face if you’re doing more than just beachcombing. You can also opt for the Craft version of the Outdoorsman (for a significant upcharge) which has genuine deer leather at the padded brow bar and temple tips, rather than rubber or plastic.
Buy Now: $153
Similar to the Outdoorsman, these sunglasses have a rounded brow bar, but where the Outdoorsman has curved cable temples, these are traditional. The Shooter features one very prominent difference that’ll make it stand out from the pack, though: the circular bridge. If you’ve ever wanted to channel Hunter S. Thompson à la Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas, start here. (Then go buy a bucket hat.)
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Starting at around $250, this line of sunglasses includes several models made for Scuderia Ferrari. Each pair of shades features carbon fiber temple arms, semi-rimless frames, and your choice of yellow, red or Chromance lens tints.
Buy Now: $253 +
These sunglasses from 1957 were put out as a geometric alternative to the Aviator, which was already immensely popular. Like the Marshal referenced below, these definitely have some leading-man cachet akin to Ray-Ban’s most popular and iconic styles, but they’re far less common than traditional aviators or Wayfarers. If you want to stand out in a very elegant way, it’s hard to do better than the Caravan.
Buy Now: $153
This style might sound like it leans feminine because of its name, but it’s meant to be unisex. And if you like the fine temple arms and softly-shaped frame, you’ll have a wide range of colors and materials — nine of them on Ray-Ban’s site alone — to choose from.
Buy Now: $143
Simply put, these are a feat of daring all on their own. Part poker player, part you-definitely-own-a-vintage-motorcycle, the Wings style is for someone looking to make a statement, but with their wide wind-blocking design and mirrored lens options, they definitely aren’t impractical. If they’re a bit too oblong for your tastes but you like the idea of having a windshield on your face, check out the Wings II; they’re very similar, but with an angular frame shape to better compliment a naturally rounded face.
Buy Now: $173
A very trendy update to the General frame style, these feature iridescent coloring, a flat-rim design around the lenses and your choice of gold- or silver-toned steel frames, plus a flattened brow bar for an extra dose of character.
Buy Now: $198
A broad category of the sunglasses Ray-Ban offers today, the Round collection is actually composed of several styles that range from truly round — think John Lennon — to semi-rectangular (like what Don Draper wore in Mad Men) and even hexagonal. Most frame shapes within the Round line are available with standard or perfectly flat lenses, too, for a look that’s a bit more literally flashy than the average pair of shades.
Based on a design that came from the 1960’s and typically gets associated with that period’s counterculture movement, Ray-Ban’s Round Metal Classics feature green lenses and a thin wire frame in either grey or gold. The standard lens option is slightly convex but you can also find these with perfectly flat lenses to give them an even more opaque (and distinct) look.
Buy Now: $153 +
An angular cousin to Ray-Ban’s classic Aviators, these flat double-bridge shades come in several frame finishes — gold, light bronze, black and gunmetal gray. All options come standard with the brand’s classic green G-15 lenses. If you like the Marshal but want something with a bit more color, check out the Marshal II.
Buy Now: $163 +
This style features a thin composite rim around each lens, which is then wrapped by a wire frame. It’s a bold, fashion-forward style, but if you’re looking for something more modern than the Wayfarer and you never, ever want to look like Tom Cruise from a distance, these might be right up your alley.
Buy Now: $153 +
Available in six colorways, these shades boast nylon frames — flexible, lightweight — and draw inspiration from the original Wayfarer shape to provide a larger, softer profile than their source material. Each frame color option has a different corresponding lens, so whether you want gradient lenses, G-15s, red-tinted or even mirrored, consider yourself covered.
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The Baloramas first came out in 1967, and were quickly popularized as the wraparound style worn by Clint Eastwood in the Dirty Harry series. Granted, these might look best on a craggy face with a bushy 1970s leading-man haircut up top, but they’re such a cool cross-up between sporty functionality and sleek styling that you might have to ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky?”
Buy Now: $193
These might not wear as easily as a lot of the styles Ray-Ban sells but they definitely have some sporty throwback appeal. If you’re really into 1960s-style wraparound shades, the ultra-lightweight nylon frames and classic G-15 lenses don’t leave much to be desired.
Buy Now: $193
Another design born in the 1960s, the Olympian sunglasses are sleek and sophisticated, as at home with a dark suit as they are with a bathing suit and dripping with midcentury panache. Add in Ray-Ban’s classic G-15 lenses and shiny gold-tone frames and you’ll look like a walking tourism ad for the sub-tropical locale you wish you were already in.
Buy Now: $153
Built from a semi-crystalline thermoplastic that Ray-Ban claims is used in aerospace, medical equipment and automotive impact technology, these rectangular shades are impressively lightweight, durable and comfortable to wear. You can get the polycarbonate lenses in a silver mirrored finish or the classic G-15, and they’ll come standard with an oleophobic coating that repels water, dust and smudges.
Buy Now: $218
With nylon frames and your choice of lens meant to accompany you on outdoor pursuits, these sporty shades feature a bold profile, durable construction and lightweight design. And like most sunglasses from Ray-Ban, these are available in several colors and multiple lens variants to suit your tastes and eye-protection needs.
Buy Now: $143
Never worn. Great condition. Brown Aviator Classic Vintage Reading Glasses Diopter 3.25 - Irwin. The tricky . We want to wish you both good luck; He told us .
I have a fully fledged Aviator jacket obsession, and since acquiring the highly coveted Topshop version, I have been on the look out for a dark brown version, a black version, and a khaki version, which as you can see, I managed to get my hands on. This version is by far a budget baby sister to the Topshop one, but at only £19 compared to the Topshop one at £85, it's an okay dupe. It definitely isn't as warm or cosy as the name brand one, but if you're someone like me who shuns practicality for aesthetics then you'll like it.
Deadlines have meant my Liv Photographer helper Stuart is out of action, so i'm having to make do with my dusty balcony and a tripod because i haven't got the balls to whip out my camera on my street. Expect a lot more lifestyle / photography / random posts because I'm writing up my thesis and my aesthetic is i-haven't-slept-properly-in-weeks-and-i-want-to-keel-over-chic. As always, here's to a great week!
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At this point about all I can do is wish you good luck with it!.. Anytime vehicle is parked, check for coolant 'anywhere' underneath before leaving.
Item specifics Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item (including handmade items). See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Age Group: Adult Fit Information: 55x15x145 Strength: +3.25 strength Country/Region of Manufacture: China Modified Item: No Main Colour: Brown MPN: Does Not Apply Frame Color: Clear Gender: Unisex EAN: Does not apply Non-Domestic Product: No Brand: Unbranded Custom Bundle: No When ordering from the US, parcels may be subject to import tax and duty charges, which the buyer is responsible to pay. Traditional aviator reading glass in crystal two-tone colors. Made from quality plastic with wire core temples and metal hinges. New old stock. Never worn. Great condition. Optical quality frame.NOS deadstockMade in ChinaFIT INFORMATION55mm Eye Size17mm Bridge145mm Temple/ArmWidth 5 1/4 InchesHeight 2 InchesInternational Buyers Please Note: *Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.*$11.50 Flat rate shipping for all international orders in Europe, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Russia Age Group Adult Strength +3.25 strength Modified Item No Color Brown Gender Unisex Brand Unbranded Non-Domestic Product No UPC Does not apply Custom Bundle No Fit Information 55x15x145 MPN Does Not Apply Country/Region of Manufacture China Frame Color Clear
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