Ray Ban Sunglasses: a glorious past

Ray Ban sunglasses boast a glorious history beginning from their birth in 1937.



Ray Ban is a sunglasses manufacturer founded back in 1937 by Bausch & Lomb for the United States Army Air Corps.



Few years earlier, after a balloon flying, Lieutenant John MacCready complained that the sun had caused permanent damage to his eyesight. Then, he contacted Bausch & Lomb asking them to create a type of sunglasses that provided protection and look elegant at the same time.



On May 7th 1937, Bausch & Lomb officially took out the patent: Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses were born. They consisted of a gold-plated metal frame weighing only 150 grams and two green lenses of mineral glass to filter out infrared and ultraviolet rays.

Pilots in the United States Army Air Corps adopted the eyeshades straightaway!



The model became better known when General Douglas MacArthur landed on the beach in the Philippines in World War II and photographers snapped several pictures of him wearing them.



Many have been the appearance of Ray Ban sunglasses in Hollywood movies: Breakfast at Tiffany's, the Blues Brother, Top Gun. Not to mention how many celebrities wore them... from James Dean and Andy Warhol up to US President Barack Obama and many others.



Join the long list of VIP people wearing Ray Ban sunglasses and be aware of using a pair of eyeshades that only winning people have been using.

Ray Ban Polarized Sunglasses are perhaps one of the best choices as these googles are timeless, original, innovative and meet today's fashion demands.

These sunglasses provide the coolest styling along with total protection from ultra violet radiations.

The high quality polarized lenses have special filters that eliminate reflected glare to save you from eye strain and provide enhanced color, optimum depth perception and clear vision.

Ray Ban sunglasses are ideal people who spend long time in the sun and by the sea. Their polarized lenses are much better in water than other type of lenses. These are most popular among the people who like or have to spend their time outside the house or who are actively involved in sports.

Moreover, they are trendy, attractive and stylish: in other words, a unique fashion accessory, a must.

Fortunately, you can choose among many models and designs that may suit your budget as well as your face.