Ray-Ban was founded in 1937 by Bausch & Lomb. Famed for their glass lens, they were introduced for the specifically for the United States Army Air Corps. In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold the brand to the Italian Luxottica.

Chances are you’d recognise the iconic Ray-Ban glasses in any situation. The legendary Aviator frames are ever popular worldwide both as glasses and sunglasses, as are the Wayfarers. Innately retro in design and appearance the Wayfarer glasses have seen a dramatic resurgence in their popularity thanks to the trend for ‘Geek Chic’ being championed by stars such as Jay Z, Drew Barrymore and many more of today’s style conscious celebrities and trendsetters.

The sunglasses frames range from very thin metal-like frames to thicker, carbon fibre frames. The lenses of some Ray-Ban sunglasses are polarised, which means they eliminate glare from the reflective surfaces which results in much more comfort for the eyes of the wearer.
The brand has the ability to blend comfort and practicality with beautiful form so you receive perfect eyewear every time, which is probably why Ray-Ban is seen as the most popular designer sunglasses brand around at the moment. Countless celebrities from Lady Gaga to Tinie Tempah; are photographed in Ray-Bans on a daily basis, they are the must have accessory if stylish and trendy is a look that appeals to you. 

Techology in design of Men’s and women’s frames include memory metal options that represent the perfect option for people who lead active lives and demand their glasses stand up to tough treatment. Ray-Ban’s Memo-Ray frames are a nickel-titanium mix that is corrosion-resistant and fits comfortably irrespective of head size. The titanium in the frame is as strong as steel but only 60% its density meaning that these frames offer the best of both worlds, being lightweight and virtually indestructible.