Vintage Mint Ray Ban Wayfarer 1980's Classic Black & Amber B&L USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Small Wayfarer 1980's Wayfarer in black and dark amber combination. Bausch and Lomb USA Made. Straight out of the 1980's, This item have minor sign of wear on frame and lenses. A Pi...
New Vintage Ray Ban Olympia Gold & Blue G15 Grey Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Olympia gold and blue frame holding a pair of G15 grey lenses. New, never worn or displayed. This pair show minor sign of wear due to storage. Designed and prod...
Vintage Ray Ban The Wayfarer Woodies Driftwood Edition Collector USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Amazing! straight out of 1980's so cool! Original Ray Ban Wayfarer sleeve.
Unavailable
H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Sunglasses Ray-Ban Aviator Black Outdoorsman B-15, B & L, USA, 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
Sunglasses Ray-Ban aviator black outdoorsman B-15 from 1980. Original USA, signed on frames, caps and lenses. Original, glass, signed Bausch & Lomb B-15 TGM lenses. Measure: Size 62 ...
Vintage Ray Ban Signet Gold Classic Made in USA Sunglasses 1980's
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Classic Signet Ray Ban B&L sunglasses. G15 grey lenses. Original Ray Ban B&L case. This item has light scratches on the lenses and light wear on the frame. Designed and p...
New Vintage Ray Ban WO755 Classic Made in USA Sunglasses 1980's
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Classic Ray Ban B&L sunglasses. G15 grey lenses. Original Ray Ban B&L case. This item could show minor sign of wear due to storage. Designed and produced in USA. FRO...
New Vintage Ray Ban Gatsby RB3 Green Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Oval Gold Gatsby frame with RB3 Green Lenses without Ray Ban logo. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. This piece may show minor sign of wear due to stora...
New Vintage Ray Ban Gatsby RB3 Green Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Oval Gold Gatsby frame with RB3 green Lenses without Ray Ban logo. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. This piece may show minor sign of wear due to stora...
Mint Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Black Round G15 Lens B&L 1980's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Front : 13 Cms Lens : 4.5 Cms Mint Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Black Round G15 Lens B&L 1980'S Sunglasses
New Vintage Ray Ban Oval Gold Diamond Hard Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Oval Gold frame holding a pair of rare Ray Ban B&L Diamond Hard lenses with logo. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. This piece may show minor sign of we...
New Vintage Ray Ban Oval Gold Diamond Hard Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Oval Gold frame holding a pair of rare Ray Ban B&L Diamond Hard lenses with logo. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case, booklet, carton box and cleaning cloth...
New Vintage Ray Ban Gold Hexagonal G15 Grey Lenses B&L 1980's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban classic hexagonal gold sporting G15 grey lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign of wear due to storage.
New Vintage Ray Ban Gold Round G15 Grey Lens B&L 1980's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban classic round frame sporting G15 grey lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign of wear due to storage.
New Vintage Ray Ban Gold Hexagonal G15 Grey Lenses B&L 1980's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban classic hexagonal gold sporting G15 grey lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign of wear due to storage. FRONT 11.5 CMS LENS HEIGHT 4...
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Black Round Changeable Lens B&L 1980's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban black leather with gold metal combination frame sporting light changeable lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign of wear due to storage....
Mint Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Black Round G15 Lens B&L 1980's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Ray Ban black leather with gold metal combination frame sporting g15 grey lenses with light / minor scratching. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign ...
Vintage Ray Ban The Wayfarer II Tortoise G15 Grey Lenses USA 1980's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Super Rare 1980'S Wayfarer Ii Tortoise Bausch And Lomb Usa G15 Lenses Frame, Amazing! Super Classy, Straight Out Of The 80'S! This Piece May Show Minor Sign Of Use Due To Almos...
New Vintage Ray Ban Aviator 58Mm Black B15 TGM Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Ray Ban Aviator Black matte frame with B&L TGM B15 lenses SIZE 58. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. New, never worn or displayed condition.
Ray Ban Vintage SharpShooter Gold 62Mm B&L Sunglasses, 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Sharpshooter 62mm. B&L etched in both G15 Grey lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. This pair may show minor sign of wear due to nearly 40 years of...
New Vintage Ray Ban Shooter White Gold 62Mm Double Mirror 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Shooter White Gold 62mm with double mirror lenses. B&L etched twice in both lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. A seldom piece in new, never wo...
New Vintage Ray Ban Gun Metal Hexagonal G15 Grey Lenses B&L 1980's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban classic hexagonal gun metal sporting G15 grey lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. Minor sign of wear due to storage. FRONT : 12.5 CMS LENS HEIGHT...
Ray Ban Vintage Leathers Brown Round B&L Sunglasses, 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban black leather with gold metal combination frame sporting light brown lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. Please notice this item may show minor sign...
New Vintage Ray Ban Shooter Black Matte 62Mm Double Mirror 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Shooter Black matte 62mm with double mirror lenses. B&L etched twice in both lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. This pair may show minor sogn of ...
New Vintage Ray Ban Olympian Matte Gold G15 Grey Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Olympia gold matte frame holding a pair of G15 grey lenses. New, never worn or displayed. This pair could show minor sign of wear due to storage. Designed and p...
New Ray Ban Wayfarer Folding 1980's Black Grey G15 Lenses B&L USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Small Wayfarer 1980's Wayfarer Folding in sleek black. Bausch and Lomb USA Made. Straight out of the 1980's, This item have minor sign of wear due to storage. A Piece of sunglasses...
Ray Ban Wayfarer The Woodies Dark Tiki Edition USA Sunglasses, 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Amazing! straight out of 1980's so cool! Original Ray Ban Wayfarer Sleeve.
Ray Ban Wayfarer The Woodies Dark Tiki Edition USA Sunglasses, 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Amazing! straight out of 1980's so cool! Original Ray Ban Wayfarer Sleeve.
New Ray Ban Wayfarer 1980's Kid Size Black Grey G15 Lenses B&L USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Small Wayfarer 1980's Wayfarer in sleek black. Bausch and Lomb USA Made. Straight out of the 1980's, This item have minor sign of wear due to storage. A Piece of sunglasses history.
Ray Ban Vintage Shooter Tortuga 62Mm B15 Lenses B / L Sunglasses, 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Shooter Tortuga coating in 62mm. B&L etched in both B15 lenses. The time of lenses block 85% of the sunlight. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. This pair...
Vintage Ray Ban Cheyenne G15 Grey Lens B&L Vintage Sunglasses 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban classic Cheyenne round frame with tortoise inserts sporting G15 grey lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign of wear due to storage. Th...
Vintage Ray Ban Cheyenne G15 Grey Lens B&L Vintage Sunglasses 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban classic Cheyenne round frame with tortoise inserts sporting G15 grey lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign of wear due to storage. Th...
Ray Ban Vintage G Style Tortoise Outdoorsman 62Mm B&L Sunglasses, 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban tortoise and gold Outdoorsman 62mm with brown lenses. B&L etched in both lenses. Please notice this pair may have minor sign of wear due to nearly 30 years of...
Ray Ban Gold Round Inserts G15 Grey Lenses B&L Vintage Sunglasses, 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban classic round frame with tortoise inserts sporting G15 grey lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign of wear due to storage.
Ray Ban Gold Round Inserts G15 Grey Lenses B&L Vintage Sunglasses, 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban classic round frame with tortoise inserts sporting G15 grey lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign of wear due to storage.
Vintage Ray Ban Gold Oval G15 Grey Lens B&L Vintage Sunglasses 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban classic oval frame sporting G15 grey lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. This show item show minor sign of wear due to storage.
Ray Ban Shooter Vintage White Gold 62Mm Double Mirror B&L Sunglasses, 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Shooter White Gold 62mm with double mirror lenses. B&L etched twice in both lenses. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Comes w...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Woodies Driftwood Edition Collectors USA 80 Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Amazing! straight out of 1980's so cool! Original Ray Ban Wayfarer sleeve.
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Woodies Teak Edition Collectors USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Amazing! straight out of 1980's so cool! Original Ray Ban Sleeve. BL etched in both lenses.
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Woodies Teak Edition Collectors USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Amazing! straight out of 1980's so cool! Original Ray Ban Wayfarer 40 Year Anniversary sleeve.
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Woodies Driftwood Edition Collector USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Amazing! straight out of 1980's so cool! Original Ray Ban Sleeve. BL etched in both lenses.
Ray-Ban by B&L Large Gold Outdoorsman Aviator 62–14 Blue Lenses & Case, 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Munich, DE
These iconic early 1980s Ray-Ban by Bausch & Lomb large 62mm Outdoorsman Aviator sunglasses feature a thin gold-tone metal frame with a double bridge, an enhanced cream pearl brow ba...
New Vintage Ray Ban Gatsby Black G15 Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Oval Gold Gatsby frame with G15 grey Lenses without Ray Ban logo. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. This piece may show minor sign of wear due to storag...
Rare Vintage Ray Ban Aviator Gold Double Mirror 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Aviator gold 62mm with double mirror lenses. B&L etched twice in both lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. Please notice this pair may have min...
New Vintage Ray Ban Aviator 58Mm Black Grey Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Ray Ban Aviator Black matte frame with B&L G15 Grey Lenses in SIZE 58. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. New, never worn or displayed condition.
New Vintage Ray Ban Sport Series 4 RB3 Green Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Rare Vintage Ray Ban Sports Series 4 sunglasses in Black frame. Lenses are RB3 Green B&L etched in the lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. This piece may s...
Mint Vintage Ray Ban Olympia Gold & Brown G15 Grey Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Ray Ban Olympia Gold And Brown Frame Holding A Pair Of G15 Grey Lenses. This Pair Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage. Designed And Produced In Usa Front ...
Vintage Ray Ban Cheyenne G15 Grey Lens B&L Vintage Sunglasses 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban classic Cheyenne round frame with tortoise inserts sporting G15 grey lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign of wear due to storage. Th...
Ray Ban Vintage G Style Dark Tortoise Outdoorsman 62Mm B&L Sunglasses, 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban dark tortoise and gold Outdoorsman 62mm with brown lenses. B&L etched in both lenses. Please notice this pair may have minor sign of wear due to nearly 30 yea...
Vintage Ray Ban Gold Round Inserts G15 Grey Lens B&L Vintage Sunglasses 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban classic round frame with tortoise inserts sporting G15 grey lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign of wear due to storage. FRONT : 12...
RAY BAN 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Ray Ban sunglasses. Authentic black plastic & gold plated metal frames with original Bausch & Lomb tinted lenses.
RAY BAN 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage pair Ray Ban Wayfarer II sunglasses. Signed black plastic frames retain original tinted optical glass lenses. No case.
Ray Ban 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage pair Ray Ban sunglasses. Rare gilt wire frame model features faux tortoise framed lenses and original Bausch and Lomb tinted glass lenses.
RAY BAN WAYFARER 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage pair Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses. Black plastic frame with contrasting marbleized paddles and top. Original tinted glass lenses intact. No case.
Ray Ban 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage pair Ray Ban "wraparound" sunglasses. Heavy black plastic and gold plated frames made in USA. Original Bausch & Lomb optical glass lenses and leather case intact. No d...
Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses - Red - 1980's - Original - Rare
By Ray-Ban
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses. This pair was originally purchased in the 1980's and is in mint condition.
1980'S Gold Plate "Tear Drop" Aviator Sunglasses By, B&L Ray Ban USA
By Ray-Ban
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1980'S Gold Plate Tear Drop Aviator Sunglasses & Case By, Bausch & Lomb Ray Ban USA.
Vintage Ray Ban black frame and grey shade sunglasses with red and white logo.
By Ray-Ban
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980's vintage Ray Ban black frame and grey shade sunglasses with red and white logo print inside.
New Vintage Cartier Segur 54MM Gold Plated Brown Lens France 1990 Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Segur 54MM Sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the ear paddles. These are like a pair of jewels on your nose. This pi...
Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Tan Perforated Leathers Aviator 62MM B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 62mm in tan perforated leather with gold metal combination frame sporting brown changeable lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign ...
New Vintage Cartier Romance Vendome 56MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Vendome Sunglasses With Solid Brown (Uv Protection)Lenses. Frame Is With The Front And Sides In Yellow And White Gold. All Hallmarks. Red Enamel With Cart...
$144Sale Price|20% Off
RAY-BAN Gold Metal Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in San Francisco, CA
RAY-BAN sunglasses in a gold tone metal featuring an aviator style, and tinted lenses. Comes with case. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor signs of wear. Marked: ...
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator Tobacco Leather 58' B&L Sunglasses
By B&L, Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator 58Mm In Tobacco Brown Leather With Gold Metal Combination Frame Sporting Light Changeable To Brown Lenses With White Ray Ban Logo. B&L Etched In The ...
Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Brown Leathers Aviator 62 Changeable B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 62mm in brown leather with gold metal combination frame. Mint Brown Changeable Lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign of wear du...
New Ray Ban Deep Freeze 12K Gold Double Mirror Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Superb Collectors Item There isnt any pair more rare than these, especially new, maybe 4 or 5 still exist: The 1955 Deep Freeze 12k Gold filled outdoorsman. Straight earpieces with ...
Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Brown Leathers Aviator Changeable Lens 62 B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 62Mm In Brown Leather With Gold Metal Combination Frame Sporting Brown Changeable Lenses. Comes With Its Original Ray Ban B&L Case Not The One Of The Pictur...
Vintage Ray Ban The Wayfarer Olympics Barcelona 1992 B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage classic Wayfarer Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games. BL etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and have some minor sign of wear on t...
New Vintage Ray Ban B&L Sports Series 4 Aviator Sunglasses USA
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New and rare Vintage Ray Ban Sport Series 4 black matte frame with G15 grey lenses. Curled earpieces. New, never worn or displayed. This pair may have minor sign of wear due to near...
New Vintage Ray Ban Caravan Gold Medium Grey Lenses 1970's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Caravan gold plated with medium grey lenses. B&L etched on top of the lenses, so mid 1970's. Please notice this item is nearly 50 years old and may show minor sig...
New Vintage Ray Ban B&L Style C Black Oversized Grey Changeable Lens Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New and rare Vintage Ray Ban Style C oversized black frame holding a pair of changeable light grey lenses. This pair have minor sign of wear. Designed and Produced in USA. FRONT ...
New Ray Ban Deep Freeze Signet 12K Gold Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Superb Collectors Item There isnt any pair more rare than these, especially new, maybe 4 or 5 still exist: The 1955 Deep Freeze Signet 12k Gold filled outdoorsman sporting double mi...
New Ray Ban Deep Freeze 12K Gold Kalichrome Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Superb Collectors Item There isnt any pair more rare than these, especially new, maybe 4 or 5 still exist: The 1955 Deep Freeze 12k Gold filled outdoorsman sporting kalichrome lense...
New Ray Ban Wayfarer 1960's Mid Century Pearl Grey RB3 Lenses B&L USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
The First And Super Rare 1960'S Wayfarer In Grey With Thinner And Elongated Temples . Bausch And Lomb Usa Made. Straight Out Of The 1960'S, Never Worn Or Displayed. Original Ray Ba...
Vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses remain practically synonymous with American cool. And although the brand has given us some of America’s most iconic sunglass styles — the Wayfarer, the Clubmaster are widely loved Ray-Bans — the Ray-Ban Aviator is in a class of its own.
As a pilot in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, Lieutenant John Macready had experienced the debilitating headaches caused by the bright sun high up. In the 1930s, he took action, partnering with eyewear manufacturer Bausch & Lomb to develop sunglasses specifically for aviators like himself and his colleagues. It was patented as the Ray-Ban Aviator in 1939.
“Aviators reflect the idea that form follows power. They express charisma and heroism — a pilot takes us forward through danger, and there is no going back,” says Patrick Michael Hughes, fashion and decorative-arts historian at Parsons School of Design.
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 and Marilyn Monroe, who were soon followed by other artists, like Bob Dylan and Andy Warhol. Indeed, celebrities have long held sway in the sunglasses realm — whether you’ve opted for vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses because you’re enamored with Marilyn Monroe’s celebrated Wayfarers or you’ve taken to classic Aviators because actor Jon Hamm wore them in the nostalgic TV smash hit Mad Men.
Of course, with all of this star power, that means they’ve become as popular with counterfeiters as they are with consumers. Do you know how to spot fake Ray-Ban sunglasses?
The center portion of a pair of Ray-Ban acetate sunglasses — which holds the lenses — 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. Also, look out for glue and uneven edges. These are telltale signs of counterfeit production. The final product should have a sturdy, substantial hand.
The lettering inside the temples, or arms, is another good indicator of authenticity. The text should be cleanly etched, perfectly centered and aligned. Ray-Ban’s faux-leather cases come in black, brown and occasional special-edition colors. What you won’t 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.
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.
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.
A pair of classic designer sunglasses can be a game-changing finishing touch to your ensemble. Find your perfect pair of vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses on 1stDibs.
A pair of vintage designer sunglasses can be a game-changing finishing touch to your ensemble.
No matter your age or general fashion sensibility, wearing sunglasses may already be part of your regular outdoor routine owing to their practicality. Most sunglasses protect the eyes from harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays — and not merely on sunny days. Glasses that utilize color-enhancing lenses, which feature specific coatings or filter tints, can limit the amount of light coming through, while polarized lenses substantially reduce glare.
So while their usefulness is well known, let’s face it, a good pair of sunglasses can be stylish too.
People have been making a statement with iconic eyewear for a while — sunglasses garnered popularity with the Hollywood set in the early 1900s, when it wasn’t uncommon for a hip actress to be photographed in a pair of her sharpest shades.
Today, we’re still talking about the sunglasses that Audrey Hepburn — the original trendsetter — donned in the opening scene of 1961’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. She emerges from the flagship store of the legendary luxury house referenced in the film’s title in a pair of glamorous dark tortoiseshell frames designed by London eyewear firm Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses. The brand was a keeper for Hepburn — in 1967, she famously wore a pair of Goldsmith’s Yuhu wraparound frames in the poster for Stanley Donen’s film Two for the Road.
Indeed, celebrities have long held sway in the sunglasses realm — perhaps you’ve opted for vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses because you’re enamored with Marilyn Monroe’s celebrated Wayfarers or you’ve taken to classic Aviators because actor Jon Hamm wore them in the nostalgic TV smash hit Mad Men. Good frames are a surefire way to take your style to the next level.
When shopping for the right pair of sunglasses, consider the color and shape of the frames (as well as the shape of your face), how dark or light the lenses are — or tint, if you’re leaning toward a chic gradient lens. Take your time, spring for more than one pair because different moods call for different shades and, while you’re at it, make sure you know how to spot a pair of fake Ray-Ban sunglasses before you make that purchase.
On 1stDibs, our collection of vintage designer sunglasses features classics from Gucci, Cartier, Chanel and other brands as well as a wide range that can be sorted by color — find sleek black sunglasses, brown pairs and a whole lot of other eye-catching options, whether it’s sunny outside or not.