Ray-Ban Aviator Glasses considered a cult accessory. It is always trendy. This is a unique lifestyle and an amazing opportunity to express your personality.
Classic style
The first development of anti-glare goggles was created for American pilots by Bausch & Lomb, which specifically registered for their release a brand called Ray-Ban. Their first model, which became known as the "Aviator", was published in 1937. It was created from gold-plated metal with green lenses made of mineral glass, filtering ultraviolet and infrared rays. US pilots appreciated the Ray-Ban glasses. The new Aviator was soon recognized outside the Air Force. The model quickly gained popularity thanks to General Douglas MacArthur, who often posed with glasses in front of photographers.
The economic upsurge emerging in the post-war decade, new trends in fashion and music only encouraged people to strive for a brighter and more festive life, to shine in new collections of clothes and then modern accessories. It was at this time that the second brand model was released - Wayfarer, which instantly gained popularity.
By 1962, new brand technologies appeared: shock-resistant lenses and other types of their “smart” varieties. These are polarized, not transmitting reflected light and irreplaceable on water, and photochromic, automatically darkening in bright sunshine.
Since 1999, the legendary brand began to belong to the Italian company "Luxottica" (Luxottica Group SpA), which produces sunglasses, as well as frames for corrective optics. The Italian capital of fashion, Milan, seems to have only strengthened the appeal of the famous brand, adding to it a peculiar Italian charm and European sophistication.
Win-win advertising
The incredible popularity of the brand is also due to win-win advertising in the world of cinema. Cult paintings acted as a kind of conductor of the brand. This is “Breakfast at Tiffany's”, “Mad Dogs”, “Almost Famous”, “Men in Black”, the popular saga “Twilight” and many, many other films where fashion accessories - Ray-Ban Aviator glasses “lit up”. Models in which the charismatic heroes of these paintings flaunted, as a rule, scattered with a bang.
Stylish design and comfort
The use of the latest technologies, a convenient form, simple clear lines allow the brand to remain always at the peak of popularity. Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses are considered classics of the genre. One of their very first variations remains a fashion hit today. Glasses are still leading among the updated versions of the classic and among the latest models of the most advanced design.
Plastic and metal frames are made from quality materials. They are characterized by practicality, reliability and convenience. So, the frame of the Liteforce model is made of thermoplastic of such high strength that it is absolutely not afraid of collisions with various contents of a bag or pockets of a coat, trousers. This is undoubtedly very convenient. Another successful attempt to make the Aviators much more practical was the Pilot Icon Folding Aviators model, which can be folded.
Type of lens and degree of blackout
The main advantage of Ray-Ban products is their particular comfort. Glasses please not only with the material, shape and color, but also with such an opportunity as the choice of the type of lens and the degree of their darkening. They protect the eyes from the harmful effects of the sun with 5 categories of lenses: from transparent with diopters specially designed for vision correction, to special cases outside the norm. The famous brand has lenses with special technologies Top Gradient Mirror, RB-50 with a blocking of up to 5% of the light, as well as transmitting 8% of the light and intended for traveling in the mountains, deserts, and polar G-31 lenses.
The typology of brand lenses is as follows:
- P - polarizing lens, the effect of which is to cut off light rays from horizontal surfaces;
- F - adaptive (photochromic) lens;
- N is a classic type of lens with standard UV protection.
Always in trend
Ray-Ban Aviator Glasses from the moment of their publication, they are considered the standard of fashionable design and unsurpassed quality. Their form and style are not subject to any fashion trends or time. However, brand designers continue to find the latest interpretations of their best seller. This and various color options for lenses and frames, chameleon glasses that can hit an amazing play of color depending on the lighting. So, in 2012, the Ambermatic Aviators collection was released with chameleon lenses that respond not only to ultraviolet radiation, but also to temperature.
To date, there are many different forms and models of the brand. The fairly popular Aviator Small Metal, Large Metal, Tech, Craft Highstreet, Active Lifestyle, Icons and other classic Ray-Ban Aviator glasses. Their mirror models are an absolute must have for more than one season. Their universal form fits literally any type of appearance, and the bright surface does not disregard their owner.
The brand's sunglasses come in many different shapes. They are not difficult to choose for different types of faces. In the catalogs of produced models, Ray-Ban Aviator glasses sizes are always indicated. They can also be seen on the inside of one of the temple’s temples.
Ray-Ban prices are affordable for not everyone who wants to admire the brand, but among the variety of models you can pick up points within the acceptable budget. Buying such a stylish accessory is always justified and gives you the opportunity to experience considerable pleasure. Isn't it great to keep up with the times and fashion?