Introduced in 1956 by optical manufacturer Bausch & Lomb, the Ray Ban Wayfarer has continued to seize the hearts and thoughts of customers.
This renowned sunglass totally changed the eyewear business by veering away from the usage of steel frames by utilizing plastic frames possible with the advancements in plastic moulding technology.
Considered as one of the most sustained symbols of the 20th century, numerous artists, Hollywood stars and celebrities have been seen rocking them onstage as well as on the red carpet. The sunglass started to surge in popularity in the 60s when cultural symbols such as John Lennon, James Dean as well as American President John F. Kennedy were seen wearing wayfarers.
In the 80s, movies such as The Blues Brothers and Tom Cruise's Risky Business helped present the sunglass to a new generation of customers.
The legendary eyewear endured a decline in the 90's but experienced revival in the new millennium after a redesign. Performers and superstars such as Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Nicole Richie as well as Chloe Sevigny have helped pave the way for the achievements of the sunglass to today's generation. The sunglass is a global phenomenon, attaining foothold in cities such as London in UK, The Big Apple, Tokyo and many more.
Presently, the Ray Ban Wayfarer also comes in 4 variations: the Original Wayfarer, the Folding Wayfarer, Wayfarer II, and the New Wayfarer.
With a number of superstars seen using old-fashioned Wayfarers together with the high price being told by the glasses on online auction sites, Ray Ban reintroduced the Original Wayfarer. This model was very much like the retro Bausch & Lomb model, save for a few modifications such as the placement of the emblem on the temple arms and also on the right lens.
The Folding Wayfarer was produced with people on the move in mind. These glasses could be folded and kept in one's pockets because of the hinges fixed at the temples and at the nose bridge.
The Wayfarer II harks back to the brow-line design which became preferred in the Fifties. As opposed to Original Wayfarer, this style is less square in shape.
The New Wayfarer's frame has been created to be more compact and more rectangle-shaped, ideal for those with a compact, angular face.
Along with the release of the 4 designs, Ray Ban also expanded the colours and designs for the Wayfarer's frame. Along with classic colours, frames in bold colours like aqua blue and crimson and patterns like camouflage and checks became available. The Wayfarer may also be suited with various kinds of prescription lenses, like reading lenses and varifocals, to support wearers’ vision needs.
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