Ray Ban Wayfarer glasses - modern classic

Famous Ray Ban's glasses were invented long ago, back in the late twenties of the XX century, but they never went out of fashion. It is in this way that a thing made absolutely, experiences its creators.

And it was so, the US Air Force ordered Bausch & Lomb special glasses for pilots. In the era of rapid development of aviation, it was discovered that sunlight sometimes prevents us from seeing the enemy, and we decided to eliminate this problem. The pilots liked this element of their ammunition so much that along with leather jackets worn by representatives of this courageous profession, they began to wear "aviator" glasses, not only in flight, but also simply in sunny weather.

When it became clear that the new products are very convenient, practical and beautiful, they started to produce for ordinary consumers. In 1937 Ray Ban Aviator's glasses got their name and brand. Many famous people became their admirers. General Mack Arthur his way "tough guy" is partly due to these famous points, although, probably, the pipe played a role.

In the 50s, the era of rock'n'roll and space exploration began, which led to a bold experiment in everything related to design, fashion and accessories. Ray Ban's glasses were not an exception. Wayfarer - the so-called new brand, which did not oust "aviators", but supplemented the company's lineup with a new line. Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn put them on as one of the first, which undoubtedly contributed to the popularity of these wonderful accessories, convenient and practical.

Ray Ban Wayfarer's glasses featured a new shape and modern material (plastic), from which the frame was made.

New technologies immediately found their application in the products of the famous American company. Unbreakable lenses made of multilayer polarized plastic that completely exclude the penetration of harmful ultraviolet rays, combined with a beautiful design, and today create all conditions for Ray Ban Wayfarer glasses to be in great demand all over the world, especially since they are still not indifferent to them celebrities. Suffice it to recall Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, Chloe Saveny, Ashley Olsen, Jack Nicholson, Jessica Parker, Elvis Costello, the whole rock band U2 and many other representatives of show business.

With a common silhouette Ray Ban Wayfarer's glasses are made in a wide range of colors, this applies to both rims and lenses. They are made for women, and for men, and unisex.

True, Ray Ben's glasses are no longer American, but Italian. The brand and secret technologies were sold to the firm "Luxoptika group" in 1999. "Bausch & Lomb" was forced to take this step because of the financial difficulties and the transition to another type of products - contact lenses. Quality from the change of the trademark owner was not affected, and the triumphant procession through Europe continues, as is the increase in the number of items of the assortment. Fans have both classic points, "aviator" and "weifarer", and later ones, such as "Balorama" and "Olympian".

In recent years, new models have emerged that take into account the trends of youth fashion, as well as the latest achievements of optical technologies. At the same time, the unique style of this famous brand is preserved, which has already turned three quarters of a century. Ray Ban's glasses are always in fashion.