If you haven’t heard of or even seen aviator sunglasses, you might want to rent the ol’ Top Gun DVD and look at Tom Cruise who was seen sporting aviator sunglasses in that movie. But aviator sunglasses have been around longer than when Tom Cruise wore them. In fact, the term “aviator sunglasses” were specifically in reference to the sunglasses that pilots wore even in the 1930’s. Their primary goal was to block as much sunlight as possible from entering their eyes for better handling in combat and air maneuvers.
Sunglasses manufacturer, Ray Ban, brought aviator sunglasses to a whole new level. They were strikingly similar to the smoked-lens flying goggles that Army and Navy men used to wear and quite a change from the common style of frames during the period. They were recognizable for their dark, reflective lenses, the metal frame and the wire temples. The lenses are slightly concave to prevent light from entering the eye sockets. Though the shape of the sunglasses were meant to serve a purpose, many people liked the look it exuded and it became quite popular during the 70’s and 80’s when even celebrities were seen wearing them.
If you want aviator sunglasses, it’s better to go to the source, Ray Ban. You’ll get top of the line quality at the same time that you’re sporting a cool pair of sunglasses, you’ll also be part of the many trendsetters that are bringing vintage aviator sunglasses back into the mainstream.
However, there are still many available stores both virtual and real that stock many types of aviator sunglasses. The come in a wide variety of material, frame design, lens color and sizes that you won’t have a hard time finding the one that’s the right fit and the right proportion for your face. Aviator sunglasses, looking cool and feeling cool with one pair of glasses!