Ray Ban Sunglasses

Even in ancient times, the first prototypes of modern sunglasses appeared, which protected the eyes of the then rulers from the sun and were used by judges so that their eyes could not be caught. In the 18th century, the first mass production of sunglasses took place for Napoleon's army, which was preparing for a campaign in Egypt and needed to protect its eyes from the scorching sun. Until the 19th century, sunglasses were used only in their direct direction, and after that they began to serve as a stylish accessory and shaved, taking into account one or another fashion trend.

The history of the world famous brand takes place in the 20s of the last century, when the aviation industry reached heights, and pilots in small aircraft with open cockpits rose higher and higher, and their eyes continued to suffer at that moment. At that moment, glasses were used in the form of a mask for the crew, but they did not provide “breathing” for the eyes and narrowed their horizons, which allowed the same pilots to think about the production of something new. Pilot John MacReady contacted eyewear manufacturers and asked for a fundamentally lightweight model for pilots, which later became known as the "Aviator" from Ray Ban.In 1937, glasses with yellow and green drop-shaped glasses in a thin metal frame were produced, a year later new models "Shooter" and "Tourist" appeared with different frame shapes.

By the way, the Ray Ban brand was the property of Bausch & Lomb Inc. From the very beginning until 1999, when a large company was forced to sell several packages of its own brands, including Ray Ban. Today it belongs to the Italian brand Luxottica.

Ray-Ban, a global sunglasses brand, is considered a veteran in its class as one of the first to launch stylish accessories using a technology that was unique at the time, using optical glass that reflects the sun's glare and cuts off harmful UV rays. Pilots first tried on Ray Ban glasses under the modern name of the Aviator model, and it was they who glorified sunglasses models and brought them to the masses in the post-war years.

• Ray Ban glasses have a history of decades, thanks to which an excellent brand reputation has been formed and a commitment to it by world stars, politicians, successful figures and ordinary people.
• Sunglasses have a comfortable frame with an even load distribution, in addition, even after a long wearing of the accessory, there will be no red marks on the nose.
• The ability to adjust the base plates and temples allows you to "adjust" the glasses to the shape of the face of a certain person and give him the comfortable wearing of legendary models.

• Each element, from screws and hinges to lenses, is carefully manufactured and tested for susceptibility to temperature changes, external factors such as light impact and so on, that is, they undergo a “test drive” even before they reach the counter, which acts as a guarantee of the high quality of Ray Ban glasses.
• In the manufacture of Ray Ban sunglasses lenses, a long-term polishing technology is used for 10 days, which allows you to get a decent product at the end.

• In Ray Ban models, there are glass and plastic lenses with 100% UV protection - the best indicator of quality; among the models there are polarized, photochromic, color, mirror, interchangeable, gradient lenses.
• Reviews of Ray Ban glasses are only positive, if we take into account the reviews of the original products. Consumers say the price is high, but that's nothing compared to how much protection the lenses provide to your eyes and how stylish you can get with sunglasses or prescription glasses alone.

Let's talk about the most popular models of Ray Ban sunglasses

Unisex Aviator Model are the legendary model and the very first in the issue, which was especially glorified in its time by military figures like Douglas MacArthur and world movie stars, musicians and "glossy" models. "Aviator" has glass lenses in the form of a drop, slightly elongated towards the bottom, in a thin metal frame; lenses in glasses by color are brown, dark green, orange, the frame is gold-plated, black and other shades.

"Aviators" are heavy in weight due to the use of glass in the production of lenses and elegant metal frames.When choosing the original model, pay attention to the complex loops and their unique structure, comfortable nose pads made of high-quality silicone with the company logo (initials R B) in transparent or beige color, the unique shape of the temples and the inscription on the back of the temple of this model of the legendary Aviator glasses. Interestingly, Aviator Ray Ban comes in three sizes depending on the fullness of the face, so everyone can find the perfect model for themselves.

The famous Clubmaster model has a dense frame only in the upper part of the lenses, and at the bottom the lens is gracefully rounded by a thin metal frame. The frame colors are black, lilac, animalistic, wood-like and others, the color of the glasses is also different (green, brown, blue, mirror, gradient and "chameleons"). The legendary model has been mass-produced since 1986, although its birth took place much earlier and under the original name Browline, that is, “underlining the eyebrows”. The Clubmaster model enjoys the attention of a wide variety of people in their profession - from strict politicians to free artists, and everyone finds in it something original and suitable for their ideal image.

Model Wayfarer has an edging in the form of a strong dense frame made of black, brown, gray, animalistic plastic with an angular and “masculine” design. This model is suitable for creating a sporty look or forming a casual look, but, alas, it will not come in handy to complement a business look.

Other popular Reiben models - women's glasses Erika with large rounded lenses and thin plastic frames from traditional black to beige and emerald green.Round models of Ray Ban unisex glasses are distinguished by their originality and stylish external design, they contain lenses of pink, blue, lilac, purple, yellow, gray and other colors of the whole spectrum of the rainbow, which allows you to "Play" images and create unique combinations.

Material Ray Ban Carbon Glasses Carbon fiber - incredibly durable and very light synthetic material once became a real find for modern dandies and fashionistas who appreciate the comfortable wearing of glasses and prefer lightness. The use of Carbon Fiber material has made it possible to create a series of sunglasses that are weightless in weight and extremely durable; the fact is that the frame of such an accessory is made of seven layers of hydrocarbon, and the lenses are made of durable synthetic material that can withstand even small shock loads.

Among the whole variety of Ray Ban glasses there are models with diopters to improve vision. The Reiben line includes frames that are similar in shape to sunglasses: The Clubmaster, The Timeless, Round, The Carbon Fiber, Wayfarer and other original accessories. Often, Ray Ban sunglasses are used primarily to emphasize their high status and success, since any model from a famous brand will not be cheap. Models with diopters allow you to look stylish and modern, maintain and improve your vision when choosing a decent pair of optical lenses.

Ray Ban's Aviator glasses and some of the other most popular glasses come in three sizes depending on the lens width: 55, 58 and 62mm. In addition, they differ in the length of the temple and the width of the sunglasses in general.To determine your size, measure your other favorite glasses for width, lens length and temple length to determine the correct fit in the Ray Ban line. By the way, the standard size is 58, suitable for almost every woman or man of average height and build; the minimum size 55 is suitable for teenagers and fragile persons with delicate features, and the largest of all - 62 size, will be a good choice for men and women with a wide or full face, as well as for those who prefer to wear large glasses, as they say, "on gender of the face.

Another well-known model WAYFARER is available in sizes 47, 50, 54, which means the lens width in mm.

The CLUBMASTER model has a size range of 49 and 51 mm.

Interestingly, almost any high-quality sunglasses indicate their size, just look behind the inside of the left earcup and take a closer look at the numbers. The first number indicates the volume of the lens itself, the next indicator indicates the width of the bridge of the nose, or rather, its bridge, the latter indicates the length of the temple.

When choosing sunglasses, it is important not to run into a cheap, useless fake that unscrupulous sellers try to sell at exorbitant prices; it is very useless - it will barely protect against ultraviolet radiation, it will not save from sunlight. To purchase an authentic version of a particular model of Ray Ban sunglasses, heed the following tips:

• On each left lens of "real" "reubens" there is a logo of the manufacturing company, and on the extreme part of the right lens there is an RB engraving; these signs are not the only ones that distinguish the original from a fake, and are often easily counterfeited by third-party manufacturers;
• The right temple of the glasses model has an inscription with the article number (for example, article RB2180-710-73), lens and nose bridge sizes, degree of shading and, possibly, the name of the collection.

• Genuine models are made in Italy and have a Made in Italy engraving on the left temple, by the way, “reubens” are also made in China and in several other countries, so check with the seller where the particular model was made and ask for the appropriate certificate to be sure.
• Most often, the legendary Aviator models are faked, thanks to which the manufacturer applies the RB logo on the nose pads made of transparent or beige silicone as insignia, and on the inside of the left temple there are inscriptions about the color of the frame and lenses, about the article, model number, her name , the size of the bridge of the nose and the diameter of one lens.

• The complete set of sunglasses of the Aviator model has a branded textured case (usually made of genuine leather) inside with a gray glass cleaning cloth with a logo; on its outer side there is a special stamp, on the outer button there is an inscription of the brand logo. In addition, all original case models have black velor gluing. The goods are sold in a light gray box of various sizes (depending on the model) with a mandatory instruction.