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Ray-Ban Sunglasses: The 10 Specialty Brand
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Ray-Ban sunglasses: The specialized brand
[Toc]Yes, we know that there are hundreds of brands of glasses, even some with more history in the time of Ray-Ban, but if something is indisputable, it is that, just by mentioning it, this brand represents the essence of the sunglasses.
Gucci, all, Tom Ford… are fashion brands that have also diversified their business by making this product, but since the Ray Ban sunglasses they were created for the first time, they were made by and to protect us from the sun.
A bit of history of Ray Ban sunglasses
It is clear that the Ray Ban sunglasses They have always set trends over time since they Bausch & Lomb opened its doors back in 1937 to create specialized sunglasses for the army, more specifically for the air force.
Aviation technology was going uphill, creating more and better planes that flew farther and higher, and because they flew higher the reflections of the sun bothered the pilots a lot. For this reason sunglasses were invented.
Initially Ray-Ban It was going to be called Anti-Glare, but in the end they opted for that more "eye-catching" name for everyone, thinking of a commercial future for them.
The Ray Ban sunglasses They were going to have a plastic frame at first, but in the end they opted for the classic metal frame that characterizes them so much today. This model was known by the famous name of Ray Ban Aviator.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
Ray-Ban sunglasses innovations
During its creation, there were considerable modifications just like in the later models. The pilots were "demanding" that their Ray Ban sunglasses They had a series of characteristics that allowed them to improve the piloting of their planes.
The best known of these was the one called "Gradient Lens" which consisted of having the lower part exposed to the air to be able to observe at a single glance the controls of the plane with the clarity they needed.
They also used a special coating on the upper part, which was where the sun hit the most. For this and more things Ray Ban sunglasses they quickly became the favorites of the pilots and became part of the military aviation attire.
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Ray-Ban sunglasses in the civilian population
In the 50s and due to the rise of social welfare in the civilian population, as well as the respect and integration of the military in society, the Bausch & Lomb company decided to release sunglasses to the general market. Ray-Ban "Wayfarer" for both men and women, building these fantastic glasses in different colors.
Their success, secured in advance, turned the company from Ray Ban sunglasses in one of the most fruitful of that time, thus being today.
In addition, many of the fashion designers chose these sunglasses as a complement to their creations, in some cases even creating clothes, dresses and accessories for sunglasses and not the other way around.
The glamor of Ray-Ban sunglasses in the cinema
How could it be otherwise, the world of the seventh art soon took notice of this marvel, which was no longer only for military aviation personnel, but also the great stars in the 50s and 60s began to use this wonderful sunglasses and wearing them in his movies.
Actors like Marlon Brand in his wonderful movie Wild back in 1953, James Dean in 1955 with Rebel Without a Cause or even Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's assisted in the consecration of the Ray Ban sunglasses as a fashion and status icon that came to denote the first Ray-Ban sunglasses.
Ray-Ban sunglasses to this day
In addition to all this, the Ray Ban sunglasses They have known how to adapt to changing times since those distant 50s and have evolved according to the needs of today's society.
That is why Ray-Ban has since created and diversified several "independent" lines to reach all types of public, be it with Ray-Ban Optical, where they manufacture frames for prescription glasses or their line Ray Ban Junior, where children's sunglasses have specialized, both prescription and sun glasses.
In addition, always following the suggestions of its customers, Ray-Ban has been redesigning and improving some of its models according to the needs of its public. A clear example of this has been the redesign suffered by the Wayfarer in 2006.
For this and much more, the Ray Ban sunglasses, they will be one of our favorites as well as a benchmark for the world of sunglasses[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Some Ray-Ban sunglasses
If you liked the history of this brand as well as Ray-Ban sunglasses, we are going to leave a series of products that may interest you and that we currently have available in our store.
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