New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Orange Leather G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage classic Wayfarer orange leather and black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and show some storage wear. FRONT : ...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Olympics Atlanta 1996 B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, eve...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Classic Copper & Black Amber Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in two tone copper and black. B&L etched in both amber lenses . Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, e...
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...
Ray Ban Wings II Black Frame Brown Amber Lenses B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Ray Ban Wings black with amber mono lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old
Mint Ray Ban The Wayfarer II Roland Garros Edition G15 Lens USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item: Classic Wayfarer Roland Garros Special Edition Frame With The Grey G-15 Bausch & Lomb Lenses. Bausch And Lomb Usa Made! Amazing! So Cool! Original Roland Garros Cas...
VintagRay Ban The Wayfarer White / Black B&L G15 Grey Lens USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage classic Wayfarer in white & black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn ...
New Ray Ban Olympics Series Black & Gold G15 Lenses 1992 B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Ray Ban Olympics Series. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Woodies Teak Edition Collectors USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
worn. Bausch and Lomb usa made! Amazing! straight out of 1980's so cool! Original Ray Ban Sleeve. BL
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Woodies Driftwood Edition Collector USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Ray Ban Sleeve. BL etched in both lenses. Superb Item. New, ever worn or displayed. This item show
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Woodies Teak Edition Collectors USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
worn. Bausch and Lomb usa made! Amazing! straight out of 1980's so cool! Original Ray Ban Wayfarer 40
New Ray Ban Wayfarer Max Small Tortoise RB3 Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer Max SMALL size dark tortoise. B&L etched in both RB3 green lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and show some storage wear. Made...
New Ray Ban Wayfarer Max Small Tortoise RB3 Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer Max SMALL size tortoise. B&L etched in both RB3 green lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and show some storage wear. Made in U...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Black G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in sleek black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn o...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Tortoise G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in tortoise. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or displa...
New Ray Ban Wayfarer Max Medium Tortoise RB3 Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer Max in medium tortoise. B&L etched in both RB3 green lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and show some storage wear. Made in ...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Light Tortoise G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in light tortoise. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and show some storage wear. Made in USA.
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer II Tortoise G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer II in tortoise. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or dis...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Small Tortoise G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in tortoise smallest size available. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear on lenses. New, ever worn or displayed...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer II Tortoise G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer II in tortoise. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or dis...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Light Tortoise G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in light tortoise. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or...
Vintage Ray Ban The Wayfarer Olympics Barcelona 1992 B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint 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 the ...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer II Tortoise G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer II in tortoise. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or displ...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Orange Leather G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer orange leather and black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, eve...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Classic Copper & Black Amber Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in two tone copper and black. B&L etched in both amber lenses . Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, e...
Mint Ray Ban The Wayfarer Light Tortoise G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint classic Wayfarer in light tortoise. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and show some storage wear. Made in USA.
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer II Copper & Black Amber Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in two tone copper and black. B&L etched in both amber lenses . Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, e...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Olympics Albertville 1992 B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer Albertville 1992 Winter Games. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Olympics Atlanta 1996 B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, eve...
New Ray Ban Wings Brown Frame Brown Amber Lenses B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Ray Ban Wings black with amber mono lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years
New Ray Ban Olympics Series G15 Grey Lenses 1992 B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Ray Ban Olympics Series. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is
Mint Ray Ban Clubmaster Tortoise & Gold Edition G15 Lens B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint classic Clubmaster in tortoise and gold. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and show some storage wear on the lenses in a f...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer II Medium Tortoise G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in medium tortoise. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and show some storage wear. Made in USA.
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Mosaic B&L G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in mosaic emerald green, magenta and gold. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage we...
New Ray Ban Clubmaster Tortoise & Gold Edition B15 Lens B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Clubmaster in tortoise and gold. B&L etched in both B15 brown lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever wo...
New Ray Ban Clubmaster Raspberry & Gold Edition G15 Lens B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Clubmasterin raspberry and gold. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Two Tone Orange G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in two tone orange and black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New,...
Rare Ray Ban The Wayfarer Frosted B&L G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare classic Wayfarer Frosted edition. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Seldom item. This pair has light discolouration due to storage. Original Wayfarer B&L case. Made in ...
New Ray Ban Olympics Series White & Gold G15 Lenses 1992 B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Ray Ban Olympics Series. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Candy Pink / Black B&L Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in candy & black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or d...
New Rare Ray Ban The Wayfarer Frosted B&L Full Mirror Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New and rare classic Wayfarer Frosted edition. B&L etched in both full mirror lenses. O Seldom item. Original Wayfarer B&L case. Made in Usa.
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Rose / Black B&L G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in rose & black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or di...
Rare Ray Ban The Wayfarer II Ice B&L G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare classic Wayfarer II ( largest Wayfarer ) Ice edition. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Seldom item. Original Wayfarer B&L case. Made in Usa.
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Purple / Black B&L G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in purple & black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or ...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Blue / Black B&L G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in blue & black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or di...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Fuchsia / Black B&L G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in fuchsia & black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or...
New Ray Ban Clubmaster Deep Red & Gold Edition G15 Lens B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Clubmaster in deep red and gold. B&L etched in both g15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever wor...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Candy Pink / Black B&L Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in candy & black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or d...
Mint Ray Ban The Wayfarer II Large White B&L G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint classic Wayfarer II largest wayfarer in white. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is has small damage on the lenses, nothing that interfere wi...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Black G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in sleek black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn o...
New Ray Ban Orion Black B&L G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or displayed. Original Ray Ban B&L
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Leather B&L G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in black lizard like leather. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ...
New Ray Ban The Wayfarer White 5024 B&L G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in white. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or displayed.
Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
$32,968Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 3.08 in L 9.26 in
Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
There's the Kelly, the Birkin, the Constance, and the PASSE-GUIDE Bag ...! To me, the most beautiful Purse Ever! Here is a rare opportunity to get an exceptional Authentic Hermès P...
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
$18,945
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers Virgil Abloh 43
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a pair of Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. Collaboration between Nike and Louis Vuitton with artistic director Virgil Abloh. This was the first time that ...
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...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
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 ...
1940s Louis Vuitton for Saks New York Leather Cabin Train Trunk Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This stunning Cabin trunk by Louis Vuitton from Saks & Cy - Fifth Avenue - New York store features brass corners with leather trim, two brass closures and a keyed latch. The handle i...
Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Gold Silk Runway Jacket seen on Kate Moss
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare iconic Thierry Mugler Jacket from his legendary Fall/Winter 1995 Collection. The sculptural showstopper piece exudes theatrical grandeur and sculptural artistry. Seen...
$43,303
Size: IT38 - FR34 - UK6 - US2
Dolce & Gabbana Couture Wood Beaded Jute Fringe Dress with Crystals, SS 2005
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana couture evening dress, originally made to order. The bodice and halter neck are intricately embellished with wooden beads, forming a lattice pattern. The dress is des...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.