By: Julia Aidan
Submitted: 2009-08-11 05:17:06 | Word Count: 572
Bausch & Lomb manufactured the famous Ray-Ban sunglasses in 1937. They were manufactured for the United States Army Air Corps. Subsequently, Italian Luxottica Group bought the brand from Bausch & Lomb in 1999 for $1.2 billion.
The anti-glare technology was developed after a suggestion from Lieutenant Mc Cready, who had difficulty during flying a balloon. His eyes were hurt because of the glares caused by the sunlight.
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During the World War II when General Douglas MacArthur landed on the beach, the photographers clicked numerous snaps of him wearing Ray-Ban Aviators and since that day the Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses came into focus and style.
Ray-Ban sunglasses have made several appearances in Hollywood movies such as Breakfast at Tiffany's, Blues Brothers, Risky Business, Top Gun & Men In Black. President of US Barack Obama has also been spotted many times wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses. Even Michael Jackson played an important role in promoting the popularity of Ray-Ban sunglasses in 1990's.
The two most famous and popular designs made by Ray-Ban brand are the Ray-Ban Aviator and Ray-Ban Wayfarer. The RB 2113 Wayfarer and the RB3293 Aviator are one of the most popular and iconic sunglasses that are made in Italy. These, even come with an attractive packaging, which improves the style and look, can be regarded as a favorable gift item. The nose-bridge of these sunglasses is very accurately placed which fits quite warmly on the nose of the user. The lenses are polarized and scratchproof with UVA and UVB protection. The frame is made up of durable plastic, which are quite comfortable, and with adjustable temples.
The wayfarer brand of Ray-ban is accurately designed which is made of sturdy plastic material and are equally comfortable and convenient to be used regularly. The important factor of this sunglass is it bears the signature logo of Ray Ban.
The aviator design is made of a durable metal frame and incidentally has an impact resistance lens. The model is available for both men and women. The metal frame does not suit to many people, as their skin is sensitive to metal. Various models of this model are available with a discount also.
Ray-Ban sunglasses are manufactured for both men and women. You can use it while driving, playing sports or just as a fashion accessory. They come in various models for men, women and kids. Ray-Ban sunglasses are pretty cheap compared to other big brands like Oakley, Gucci, Chanel and Prada. They are very conveniently available in any shop or in the Internet. You can even get a good discount and still get a good pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses from on-line shops around the world.
Owning a Ray-Ban sunglass also requires maintaining it. Therefore one should be careful to clean and restore it back to the case, when not in use. If you take the necessary precautionary measures for your sunglasses then it will last you a lifetime.
In case you break or scratch your nosepiece, lens or your frame you can repair it, as Ray-Ban offers a warranty against the damages done to the sunglasses. If your warranty period is over Ray-Ban charges a nominal fee for repairing items. Each and every part of your ray ban sunglasses is made up of very durable materials, which are also very easily available.
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