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Ray-Ban Aviators<\/a> are President Joe Biden’s sunglasses<\/a> of choice. Here, they’re seen on his desk when he was VP in 2014. Photo by David Lienemann, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lieutenant John Macready was an ambitious guy and not one to one let circumstances slow his progress without a fight. As a pilot in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, he\u2019d experienced the debilitating headaches caused by the bright sun high up. In the 1930s, he took action, partnering with eyewear manufacturer Bausch & Lomb<\/a> to develop sunglasses specifically for aviators like himself and his colleagues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result of their collaboration, glasses with teardrop-shaped green-tinted lenses designed to block the intense rays, was released to the military in 1936 and to the public in 1937. It was patented as the Ray-Ban<\/a> Aviator<\/a> in 1939.<\/p>\n\n\n

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These 1980s Ray-Ban Aviators<\/a>, offered by Nightwings<\/a>, have changeable green lenses that automatically darken in bright light.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Although Ray-Ban has since given us some of America\u2019s most iconic sunglass<\/a> styles \u2014 the Wayfarer<\/a>, the Clubmaster<\/a> \u2014 Macready\u2019s creation is in a class of its own, with a roster of devotees who include the current U.S. president. \u201cWhen I think of Ray-Bans, I think of the Aviator,\u201d says Patrick Michael Hughes, fashion and decorative-arts historian at Parsons School of Design<\/a>. \u201cAviators reflect the idea that form follows power. They express charisma and heroism \u2014 a pilot takes us forward through danger, and there is no going back. That makes them an interesting choice [of frame] for President Joe Biden<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold Ray-Ban to Italian eyewear company Luxottica, but whatever the maker, the brand’s sunglasses<\/a> remain practically synonymous with American cool. Of course, that means they\u2019ve become as popular with counterfeiters as they are with consumers. The best way to avoid counterfeit Ray-Bans is to make sure you go to a reputable seller. That said, here are a few tips for telling the real deals from the fakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Frames<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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These mid-century Ray-Ban Alora sunglasses<\/a>, offered by Nightwings, feature the cat-eye style popular at the time.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

When the Wayfarer was released, in 1952, it was the first sunglass frame made from acetate. With a design inspired in part by mid-century Cadillac tail fins, it caught on with silver-screen stars. Early adopters included James Dean<\/a> and Marilyn Monroe<\/a>, who were soon followed by other artists, like Bob Dylan<\/a> and Andy Warhol<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you think none of these megastars would accept cheap and flimsy plastic frames, you\u2019re right. The center portion of a pair of Ray-Ban acetate sunglasses \u2014 which holds the lenses \u2014 is cut from a single block. If you feel a seam where two pieces of plastic, front and back, have been glued together, just say no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, look out for glue and uneven edges. These are telltale signs of counterfeit production. The final product should have a sturdy, substantial hand. Flimsy construction is a no-no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The lettering on the temples of these Wayfarer sunglasses commemorating the 1996 Olympic Games<\/a>, offered by Nightwings, is cleanly and evenly etched. The left arm bears the model name; the right states the maker, brand and country of origin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The lettering inside the temples, or arms, is another good indicator of authenticity. The text should be cleanly etched, perfectly centered and aligned. (Some genuine models with thin frames, like the Aviator, may not include etching.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In many older models, the right temple will be marked “B&L Ray-Ban U.S.A.” in neat lettering, while the left will bear the style name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In glasses produced after the Luxottica acquisition, the right temple will include the Ray-Ban logo, the phrase \u201cMade in Italy\u201d or \u201cHand Made in Italy\u201d (or even, in some authentic styles made after 1999, \u201cMade in China\u201d) and, for the European market, a CE mark. If the lenses are polarized, that will be indicated here. The left temple will have the serial number, which is a little more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Deciphering Ray-Ban Serial Numbers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Ray-Ban<\/a> serial numbers contain information on the style, color, size and intended operating conditions of the glasses. Image via AlphaSunglasses<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Ray-Ban serial numbers include a style code (beginning with RB) plus codes representing the color of the frame; the lens, bridge and temple measurements (the temple length is often omitted); and the conditions in which the lens was designed to be worn. In the example above, the serial number translates to Ray-Ban Classic Wayfarer, black, 50mm lens diameter, 22mm bridge width; standard lens for use in bright conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind, however, that the details and format may differ depending on the age of your Ray-Bans (which is one more reason to make sure you buy only from trusted resellers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Many, though not all, Ray-Ban cases are stamped with the brand’s logo to the left of the snap closure. Contemporary cases will also have the Ray-Ban signature logo on the snap itself. This one belongs to a pair of late-20th-century Outdoorsman sunglasses<\/a> offered by Opherty & Ciocci<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Ray-Ban\u2019s faux-leather cases come in black, brown and occasional special-edition colors. What you won\u2019t find on a real case is frayed or uneven stitching. What you will find, on newer cases, is a snap closure inscribed with a perfectly centered and executed signature logo and, at the left, a larger logo stamped on the case, sometimes in matte gold or black. Counterfeiters often paint this logo on instead of stamping it, and they use paint with a glossy finish. Again, the same rules may not apply for vintage Ray-Ban cases, which exhibit a variety of colors and details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most Ray-Bans have glass lenses, although some have plastic ones. The glass lenses should feel substantial, not light. And if you tap them with a fingernail, the sound produced will be muted, not loud or harsh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be a prominent Ray-Ban signature logo in the upper corner of the right lens and a very subtle BL (for glasses made before 2000) or RB (for those made in 2000 or later) etched on the left one. The logos appear on the opposite sides for prescription lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These late-20th-century Ray-Ban Outdoorsman sunglasses<\/a>, offered by Opherty & Ciocci, correctly show the brand logo on the right lens and a subtle BL, indicating the manufacturer Bausch & Lomb, etched on the left lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Vintage shoppers should be aware that, like everything, Ran-Ban\u2019s branding has changed over the years<\/a>. For example, instead of the signature logo, glasses from the late 1930s to early 1940s had a small triangle inside a circle etched at the top of each lens. That symbol was replaced with a BL2 from the mid-1940s to 1950s. From the late 1950s until the mid-1970s, some glasses had no etching at all. The white Ray-Ban signature logo first appeared on the right lens in 1982. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nose Pads<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Ray-Ban nose pads are usually pliable clear or translucent silicone, and the mountings feature an RB logo. Image via Lentiamo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Nose pads are usually made from clear or translucent rubbery silicone. They should feel firm yet soft and are usually mounted on metal brackets inscribed with an RB logo. Wobbly, hard plastic or otherwise subpar nose pads are evidence of a counterfeit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hinges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If faced with Ray-Bans of questionable provenance, remember: The truth may hinge on the hinges. Ray-Bans will always have solid metal, not plastic, hinges, and they will be attached to the frame with screws or rivets, not glue. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The seven-barrel metal hinge at the top is on an authentic pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. The plastic hinge at the bottom is on a pair of fake Ray-Bans. Image via Lenspick.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

There are some style nuances, too. For example, Ray-Ban Original Wayfarers manufactured before 2010 use standard (barrel) hinges with seven interlocking barrels. Those created after 2010 use three-barrel hinges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, the metal on the hinges and on the frame should match. But that\u2019s not news \u2014 it\u2019s just good taste, isn\u2019t it? <\/p>\n\n\n\t

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