The history of so many fashionable things and accessories began with the army. Here you can recall primarily trench coats or cardigans. The history of the cult model of glasses began the same way. Aviator glasses were created for US military pilots.
Aviator glasses: revolutionary optics
The first unique lenses were created by the legendary company Ray-Ban. In 1936, a certain lieutenant John Macredi asked Bausch & Lomb to design sunglasses that protect his eyes from the sun and at the same time have an elegant look. The result was glasses with a very light frame and lenses made of mineral green glass. The benefits of the new model were first appreciated by US Air Force pilots, and the company began mass production of points under the Ray-Ban brand.
Army fashion
During the Second World War, Ray-Ban aviator glasses experienced stellar times. General Douglas MacArthur landed in the Philippines with a group of American troops, and a photograph of that moment flew around the world. In the picture, the nose of the aforementioned general was decorated with Aviator glasses.
New page in history
The popularity of glasses continued to grow throughout the war and after its completion. And all thanks to the fact that the Aviator glasses created by Ray-Ban were surprisingly functional and elegant. In 1952, the Ray-Ban brand introduced a more modern version of the classic "aviators." It is a model of Wayfarer glasses equipped with a plastic frame. The hearts of fashionistas and fashionistas around the world trembled again with delight. Since then, a good tradition of the brand has been the constant replenishment of the assortment with new models, in which the recognizable classic style is combined with the most advanced latest materials.
Conquering the stars
I mean, of course, not celestial bodies, but earthly celebrities. Aviator glasses have become a truly iconic thing and have held this championship for the sixties, seventies and even eighties. For decades, literally everything wore them: from workers to movie stars. Big fans of this brand were Michael Jackson, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney. The film “The Best Shooter” (1986), where Tom Cruise himself was wearing glasses, became a kind of compliment to the popularity of “aviators”. Since the beginning of the eighties, aviator glasses began to appear in Hollywood films constantly. For example, they can be seen on the nose of Sylvester Stalonne in the picture "Cobra".
Fashion accessory
Today, Aviator glasses are produced not only by their native Ray-Ban, but also by many other manufacturers. Unfortunately, the noble design does not guarantee quality, and if initially these glasses combined beauty and style with an excellent lens, today they are even made from cheap plastic. True, real fans of the cult of aviators can easily distinguish fake, but those who do not have the means to buy an expensive branded accessory can also touch high fashion. The linear row is also growing, the recognizable shape is replenished with many decorative details. Today, everyone can choose their own model, based on financial capabilities and preferences. After all, whatever aviator glasses are currently being produced : women's, men's and even children's.