Ray Ban Wayfarer

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The frame is in a Wayfarer shape with a tortoiseshell finish and has a temple length of 145mm. The smokey green-gray lenses are polarized and provide 100% UV400 protection. These Ray-Ban sunglasses come with a pouch and lens clubmaster cloth. However, by the 70s, wayfarers were rapidly fading and sales declined so drastically that Ray-Ban was ready to cease production. Sometime in the following 10 years, Wayfarers began to quietly evolve in shape.

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If you’re going a little more comfortable and modern, it’s the new Wayfarers. If you’re having trouble deciding, our opticians are happy to help you find the perfect pair of fashion Ray-Ban sunglasses. Check out our detailed Wayfarer Guide for all there is to know about the Ray-Ban Wayfarers. Consider trying on in store where you can try them on. Keep in mind that Luxottica owns many of the leading brands in addition to retail stores such as The Sunglass Hut and Lenscrafters. They may not have the greatest selection in terms of style, but you can see how they work on your face.

The original classic Wayfarer frame but with a light tortoise coloured finish that helps to soften the rather dominant look that is so characteristic of this model. Ray-Ban makes some of the best sunglasses and sunglass lenses available. Your glasses will come equipped with optical-grade reading lenses in the strength you’ve specified. These are the exact same lenses you would custom order at a high-end optical store. Your glasses will come ready to wear, with the original RayBan lenses carefully wrapped separately.

Even today’s ubiquitous “Matrix”-esque sunglasses tend to extend out too wide for my narrow noggin. Thinking back, I used to find the Vuarnets to be a fine counterpoint to my slick 80s Wayfarers back in the day. The smaller frames that are available at the better optical shops today go nicely with more slender oval faces – not sure if we had the same variety back then as we do now. Mine are tortoiseshell dark brown and have prescription lenses in the frames.

Look for a tiny “BL” carved into the lens to be the hallmark of Bausch & Lomb lenses. On eBay, vintage frames in good condition can often go for $500 or more, but it might be worth it to find such an enduring, flattering frame that you can wear on and off for decades. 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. Whether it’s music, food, movies, or fashion, nothing beats the classics. Ray-Ban brand eyewear understands that holding on to the good ole’ days while grabbing ahold of passing trends is simply part of human nature.

Wayfarer sales shrunk drastically in the 70s but made a massive comeback in the 80s as a result of some serious show business product placements. The Blues Brothers wore them in 1980 as did Tom Cruise’s character in the film Risky Business in 1983, and Michael Jackson donned Wayfarers in his tour that ran from 1987 to 1989. We’ll show you exactly how much of the retail price is covered with your benefits. In the past, Ray-Ban has even produced limited-edition Wayfarer sunglasses in denim and leather. Price difference applies to the full cost of the item including tax and shipping . There’s a limit of one guarantee claim per item, per order.