There’s an updated 59-millimeter version that is currently sold out. With Blupond, you can wear your mask freely without constantly removing your lenses to wipe them off. The smaller frame will stay out of your mask’s way, and the anti-fog coating will enhance your visibility. These Oakley sunglasses are designed to pair well with a hat so your skiing tuque and helmet shouldn’t clubmaster get in the way of the optimal, vivid-hued vision these sunglasses provide. Brissette said that, generally, those with lighter colored eyes are prone to experiencing more sensitivity to light. In that case, you’d want darker-tinted glasses to offset the discomfort, she said, like an ultra-dark pair from Toroe Eyewear (they’re also water-, scratch- and shatter-resistant).
Luxottica masterfully combined the American image of Ray-Ban with modern production processes and made Ray-Ban the number one sunglasses brand. Peter Fonda wore Ray-Ban Olympian I Deluxe glasses clubmaster in the movie “Easy Rider” , Clint Eastwood wore Ray-Ban Balorama sunglasses in the movie “Dirty Harry” . Not to forget the legendary Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses from the 1986 film “Top Gun”.
The Aviator, Clubmaster, and Wayfarer are all available with clear lenses in your prescription. In addition to these iconic styles, Ray-Ban has exclusive eyeglasses for women. Explore the playful color combinations of the RB7140 or the feminine cat-eye of the RB2185V Wayfarer II. If you want to wear a true conversation-starter, look no further than the RB6448 Hexagonal. With so many styles to love, we’ve curated a list of our favorite women’s Ray-Ban glasses. It’s also worth nothing that polarized lenses can help protect your peepers too, because they reduce glare brought on by reflection or horizontal light. These can be particularly helpful for driving, whether it’s snowing or super sunny outside.
Movie culture kept the public profile high and the Wayfarer put in an appearance in ‘The Blues Brothers’ and ‘Risky Business’ . The original Aviator had a strong resurgence when Tom Cruise sported a pair in ‘Top Gun’ , taking the model back into the heart of its original aerodynamic roots. Several years previously, B&L had been asked to develop special lenses designed to limit glare experienced by pilots in the Army Air Corps. Based on its military product, B&L creates similar glasses for use by the general public. With the Dior Polarized Square Sunglasses, you’re guaranteed clear, unblurred vision.
In addition to devising new Ray-Ban models in the 70s, B&L were also breaking further new ground in lens design. A lens for mountaineers featured mirrored lenses, as well as leather side shields to cut out the wind, whilst the Ambermatic lens , was photosensitive, darkening and lightening in response to the clubmaster strength of the light. It also gave fantastic definition to outlines and shadows, making it a fabulous choice for snow sports activities. After decades of producing its famous sunglasses, including the Wayfarer and Aviator brands, B&L make the decision to sell the eyewear division to the Luxottica company.