By: ask bill
Submitted: 2010-06-20 16:36:26 | Word Count: 708
Ray-Bans are all about iconic sunglasses with a sizzling splash of stylish flair. They've been around since 1937, releasing new collections that are sure to set trends of the season every time. Ray-Ban sunglasses made its debut with its first collection introduced for the United States Army Air Force. Back then, the Army was in need for sunglasses that could protect the eyes and at the same time look elegant. Since it's introductory, the interests in Ray-Ban sunglasses grew immensely; reaching new heights of popularity and became a world wide phenomenon like they are today.
Hollywood and style icons were all in craze for these super stylish sunglasses. With a string of appearances in movies and TV shows, Ray-Bans became more popular than ever. Some of the more notable appearance includes Audrey Hepburn's oversized sunglasses in the 1961 movie 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and Tom Cruise's super sleek aviators in the 1986 movie 'Top Gun'. The revival of their famous collections including the Aviator and the Wayfarer was a result of a series of brilliant reinventions and remodeling; with twists and touches of modern contemporary styles that made the line continue to stand within the limelight of high end fashion. Both models were such a phenomenon; they became the most copied styles of sunglasses ever in history, with a well number of manufacturers racing to make sunglasses that were clearly inspired by these Ray-Ban lines.
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Aviator sunglasses are also known as pilot shades, with an oblique teardrop shape that comes with lenses covering an area two or three times the size of the eye socket and metal frames with paddles or wire temples that hook behind the ears. The Aviators become well known after photographers snapped photos of General Douglas MacArthur wearing them in the Philippines during World War II. Since then, these sunglasses became a hot must have item that were obsessed by the American public. Metal frame Ray Ban aviators like the RB3025 model is a classic piece with a style that will never fade through time. The sunglasses feature adjustable nose pads and plastic temple tips for maximum comfort. The 6-base lenses are scratch and impact resistant to ensure 100% UV protection and optical clarity. Comfort, practical and beautiful; these shades are more than just another eyewear, they are the eyewear everyone needs to have!
The Wayfarers came into scene a little later, with its first production in 1952. The design was a revolutionary step taken by Ray Ban in introducing a new line of sunglasses with plastic frames to break through from the usual metal eyewear styles. The design was considered to be radical, with a distinctive trapezoidal frame nicely tampered on sturdy plastic frames. Advertisements back then publicized these new and extreme sunglasses as items with a masculine look and dangerous flair' whatever that meant. What is known today is that the wayfarer is the best-selling sunglasses of all times, claiming a title of being one of the most enduring fashion icons of the 20th century. Plastic frame Ray Ban wayfarers like the RB2140 can be worn daily. With a saddle nose bridge and adjustable temples, these incredibly stylish white sunglasses will elevate your looks from normal to spectacular in just seconds!
Ray Ban didn't just stop with classic and temporary eyewear. If you're searching for Ran-Bans with a sporty edge, then you will love sunglasses from the Ray Ban predator line. Sunglasses like the RB2027 come with contoured plastic frames and deep unapologetic wrapped fits ' the perfect eyewear for casual and athletic looks.
If you're in for glamorous celebrity style looks, then try a pair of oversized sunglasses. If you don't know which kind to pick, then here's the trick. If your face is round, go with rectangular frames and if you have an angular shaped face, go for rounded shades. However, large oval shades are always a safer choice because they look great on almost anyone. Find oversized Ray Ban sunglasses like the RB4113 design from the Jackie Ohh line. A bold piece with a classic feminine shape, rounded corners and deep oversized lens that take up lots of room on the face ' these are the perfect classic contemporary sunglasses for any glamorous diva.
