Captain Of Cool: Aviator Sunglasses Are Flying High
By: ask bill
Submitted: 2010-05-18 08:01:42 | Word Count: 564
From rockin' retro shades to nearly futuristic lenses, aviator sunglasses have once again become a hugely popular trend for tinted eyewear. Beyond the classic Ray-Ban designs, other brands have jumped on this fashion wagon to produce some seriously haute aviator sunglasses for the masses!
Not Just Your Top Gun
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Originally intended for shooting ' not flying ' aviator sunglasses were released in 1936, gaining popularity within the military for fighter pilots even though it remains unclear if pilots of the time wore sunglasses during flight. The first man to make aviator sunglasses well-known and identifiable was General Douglas MacArthur. He was captured in many photographs for newspapers wearing the classic Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.
Of course, since World War II there have been many occasions when these stylish shades achieved celebrity status. Most notable for bringing the 'cool' back is the film Top Gun, during which Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer become iconic sporting their aviator sunglasses. Others might remember the tough Skynet robot from the first Terminator movie who wore his darkly tinted, metal-framed aviators while transforming from liquid metal to police officer and back again.
However you tend to recall your experiences with aviator sunglasses, there is no denying that this famous style has always carried a badass attitude to go along with it.
Frames to Find your Fierce
Finding the right pair of aviator sunglasses for you is sure to help bring out your tough and authoritative attitude ' or at the very least, help you fake it. Since the Ray-Ban style has become the most copied sunglass shape around, you have plenty of options to choose from; designers from Gucci to Armani have added their own signature to the classic style.
For aviator sunglasses with a trendy modern twist, we recommend going for full coverage with Giorgio Armani's 'Signature Metal Strip Aviator Shield' sunglasses or Hugo Boss' 'BOSS 0166' aviator sunglasses. These creations come with the immediately recognizable continuous lens frame that crosses over the crown of the nose, featuring a tasteful combo of old meets new.
For a completely sporty/outdoors rendition of the standard aviator sunglasses, check out the 'Commit Aviator' in bronze from Oakley. These shades combine the practical lens shape (narrow and the nose, wider toward the outside) of traditional aviators, but gear them up for high velocity action ' from biking and climbing to trail running and skiing. Aviators like these are perfect for just about everything, including day-to-day activities, without looking dated or falling into the tragically hipster category of fashion first.
Of course, when it really comes down to it, we love the modern designs that remain relatively true to the original look of aviator sunglasses. The Ray-Ban 'Aviator Small Metal Gunmetal Gray' sunglasses are timeless in their design. A smaller profile and discreet frame make these aviator sunglasses a perfect fit for both men and women of any style genre! With a bit more fashion in the frame and flair to the lenses, the 'Cyrille Aviator Sunglasses' from Tom Ford Eyewear stay totally true to the classic aviator shape and minimal temples.
Popular styles in aviator sunglasses are clearly on a rampage, and not going anywhere for a very long time! We love that the top eyewear design houses are getting their kicks with this ultimately fierce fashion for your face. Find a style or two that pull out the fearless you today!
