Three iconic Ray-Ban frames merge with Facebook technology to create the latest in wearable tech. Discover the first generation of Ray-Ban smart glasses that keeps you connected. In September 2021, Ray-Ban and Facebook Reality Labs announced a collaboration for smart glasses including Wayfarers with built in cameras called Ray-Ban Stories.
These designer sunglasses are made from glossy black acetate with a delectable gleam. You could be wearing these in fifty years time and they’d still be considered the apex of style. Timeless style, authenticity and freedom of expression are the core values of Ray-Ban, a leader in sun and prescription eyewear for generations. 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.
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. This New Wayfarer alters the original design for a slightly less statement-making look. These small tweaks include a more rounded frame and a less dramatic slant toward the cheeks. The result is a ridiculously versatile pair of glasses that maintains the effortless cool but works with just about every face type and personal style.
Round glasses such as these gained a reputation with the hippie counterculture movement in the Sixties and Seventies. And as with so many pieces from hippie, bohemian style, the glasses have made a big comeback in the 21st century. They come in a variety of colors, so you can go classic with gold metal and green lenses or more modern with something like gunmetal and blue. Because the aviator has been around so long, it’s graduated from the classification of “military-style.” Now, it’s just plain stylish, going with any outfit from super casual to dressy. The metal frame is thin (to fit behind a pilot’s earmuffs) but solid enough to withstand inevitable drops. At GlassesUSA you can choose from 49 color options, although the gold colorway below is the true classic.
The standard lens option is slightly convex but you can also find these with perfectly flat lenses to give them an even more opaque look. This Aviator riff combines the metal frames of the original and wraps the lenses in colorful acetate from the across the top bridge and around each lens. If you couldn’t decide between acetate and metal, this one lets you have it all.
Most plastic lenses are polycarbonate plastic, which is better than glass at absorbing UV rays. They are lighter than glass and better for sports because they won’t shatter. Glass wins out for clarity as well as for being more scratch-resistant. If you don’t find exactly what you want or would like to buy a personalized gift, you can order customized Ray-Bans. Choose your style, lens, frame, and color, and add personal engraving to the outer temples. Comes in a variety of colors, including the classic mirrored version.
You should also look for sunglasses with polarized lenses that block glare from horizontal surfaces like water and snow. The most popular women’s sunglasses include aviators, cat-eye shades, oversized sunglasses, as well as any sunglasses with tortoiseshell ray ban caravan frames. Popular brands include Randolph, Ray-Ban, and Westward Leaning. The brand moved to iconic status when General Douglas MacArthur strutted onto a Philippine beach with his Aviators blocking his eyes from the bright sun and exploding artillery shells.
Since being purchased by Luxottica in 1999, the line has expanded dramatically and now includes more contemporary men’s and women’s eyeglasses and a line of children’s glasses. Made in Italy, the frames are polished acetate, offering gleam and glamour. The tinted clubmaster lenses add high sun protection as well as minimising eye strain and fatigue. You’ll find the brand’s logos engraved subtly along the temples. Proof, if anyone asks, of your discerning fashion tastes, but not so obvious that you’ll be accused of name-dropping.
Meet the Tomahawk Neuralyzers—definitely the best sunglasses to travel with. This particular pair is named after Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic and a total hero in our eyes. While she probably wasn’t wearing a pair of Randolph’s at the time, we’re sure she’d approve of these super sleek aviators with their ultra-flattering teardrop silhouette that suits all face shapes.