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Why are they called Ray-Bans?
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Why they're called Ray-Bans relates to the function of the sunglasses produced by the brand. Initially, Ray-Ban specialized in producing eyewear for pilots who were concerned about being blinded by sunlight during flights. The makers of Ray-Ban sunglasses, Bausch & Lomb, chose the name Ray-Ban to convey the fact that the lenses banned rays of light from the pilots' vision. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Ray-Ban sunglasses.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Ray-Ban B&L Vintage Black White Acetate Wayfarer RB 5022 Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Rome, Rome
A true relic of enduring style, these Ray-Ban B&L Vintage Black Acetate Wayfarer RB 5022 Sunglasses channel the bold spirit of decades past. The RB 5022 model stands apart with its c...
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1990s American Sunglasses
Ray-Ban Wayfarer Rare Prints Collection RB2140 1047 50 22
By Ray-Ban
Located in Port Hope, ON
These Ray-Ban Wayfarer "Comics" Rare Print Collection date from 2010-11.
They were hand made in Italy, and are Special Series #3 in black and white, featuring pop culture images and ...
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2010s Italian Sunglasses
$392 Sale Price
20% Off
Ultra Rare 1940's Bausch & Lomb Ray Ban Classic Hinged Gold Filled Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Superb pair. Classic Hinged Butterfly 12K gold filled frame. USA Made by Bausch and Lomb. Original True Green RB3 B&L lenses.
Marked on top of the bridge BL 12K GF ( Gold Filled ). ...
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1940s American Sunglasses
RAY-BAN New Wayfarer Brown Tortoiseshell Acetate Eyewear Frames
By Ray-Ban
Located in San Francisco, CA
RAY-BAN "New Wayfarer" frames
in a brown tortoiseshell acetate featuring a rectangular shape. Comes with case. Note: these frames contain corrective lenses, which will need to be cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses
Vintage Ray Ban Aviator Flying 58 Colors Blue Changeable Lenses B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Flying Colors Series in cobalt with blue changeable lenses. B&L etched in both lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case.
Please notice this pair show visible...
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1980s American Sunglasses
RAY-BAN One Size Wayfarer Black Acetate Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in San Francisco, CA
RAY-BAN "Wayfarer" sunglasses
in a black acetate featuring green tinted lenses. Comes with case and box. Made in Italy.New with Box.
Marked: RB2140-F
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