The Best Ray Ban Sunglasses: Shopping Guide and Recommendations (03/23)

Ray-Ban is a brand of sunglasses and prescription glasses founded in 1937 in the United States. The name Ray-Ban appeared in reference to the term “banish the sun”.

That’s because, a few years earlier, the colonel of the United States Army Air Corps, John A. Macready, joined the company to create sunglasses that would reduce the distraction caused to pilots by the light from the sky.

Another concern of the colonel was the shape of the glasses since the model pilots wore at the time fogged up and reduced visibility. Thus, the prototype created in 1936 became known as ‘Anti-Glare’ and had a plastic frame and green lenses.

Three years later, these sunglasses were redesigned, receiving a metal frame, and were patented as Ray-Ban Aviator. The traditional and most famous Ray-Ban sunglasses model was born, used until today and that fell in the popular taste after being used by personalities from all over the world.

Such was the success of Ray-Ban sunglasses that the accessory made history in films and was worn by artists such as Elvis Presley and Madonna. Over time, the brand also introduced prescription glasses.

Since then, several other models have emerged, setting fashion trends and revolutionising the culture according to the time. Today it is possible to find models with different frames, stems, types, and lens colors.

In addition to the timeless models, Ray-Ban sunglasses have consolidated themselves in the market for the quality of the manufacturing materials and their durability.

Below, we will explain to you the main characteristics of the best-selling Ray-Ban sunglasses models worldwide:

• Aviator: The sunglasses Ray-Ban Aviator type, the first to be created by the brand, are characterized by having large lenses and slightly convex. This model has received interventions and today, despite keeping the original design, it can be found with varied sizes, colors and materials.
• Wayfarer: Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses were manufactured in 1956, inspired by Cadillacs with fishtails. Therefore, they have trapezoidal plastic frames. Wayfarers, which have a retro look, gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, especially after they were worn by Audrey Hepburn in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
• Clubmaster: Clubmaster sunglasses are another classic of the brand, which came into fashion between 1950 and 1960. This model is formed by a frame in the upper part, similar to the shape of the eyebrow, with a square or round lens. In the 2000s, this model returned with a lighter design.
• Round: The Round line has the Ray-Ban sunglasses with round lenses and super thin frames and rods. This model was widely used in the 1970s and is still in vogue today as a timeless classic.
• Erika: Ray-Ban sunglasses from the Erika line were very popular around 2010. With thin stems and a medium frame around the entire lens, this model has a rounded shape at the base.

However, not all sunglasses have adequate protection against the sun’s rays. And the absence of the protectors on the lenses can not only cause vision problems but can also increase the development of diseases.

That’s why it’s important that you buy a quality accessory, which is one of Ray-Ban’s hallmarks.

The fact is that all Ray-Ban sunglasses have filters that protect the eyes, such as UVA, UVB and UVC. In addition to models with polarized lenses that provide comfort to the vision.

The amber and brown ones, for example, are more indicated for those who have myopia and hyperopia, because they protect against blue light.

Brown, grey and green lenses are ideal for people over 60. In this age group there is a loss of contrast in vision.

Anyway, if you have any vision problems or limitations, we recommend that you seek medical advice before choosing the colour of the lens of your sunglasses.

According to experts, wearing imitations is worse than not wearing sunglasses at all.

In addition to counterfeit models having no UV protection, dark, low-quality lenses can dilate further and thus absorb even more harmful rays.

Not to mention that a counterfeit product has no durability, warranty or technical assistance. Therefore, it is important that you know how to differentiate Ray-Ban counterfeit sunglasses from the originals.

Below, check out tips on how to know if your Ray-Ban sunglasses are original:

• The box of the original Ray-Ban sunglasses has a bar code sticker with information about the model, colour code and size;
• This information is also engraved on the inside of the arms;
• The original Ray-Ban glasses have the logo in the plates and in the lenses, and its manufacture number in the stems in white. Blurred logos that come off the frames are counterfeit;
• The frame of counterfeit spectacles is usually coarser;
• The invoice is your best proof of authenticity and safety.