Based around a flat one-piece lens design, these sharp-shaped frames can be subtle or statement-making depending on what you’re after. Choose your nylon frames in glossy black, tortoise shell or fade-striped variations for a unique look that’s as versatile as anything else you can get from Ray-Ban’s lineup. All Eye Boutique stores are in-networkVSP vision providers who carry Ray Ban, and we accept more types of vision insurance.
Take inspiration from Louise’s determination and daring-do every time you don these sleek and sophisticated aviators. The prescription lenses are made from polycarbonate—the premium choice for shades thanks to its impact-resistant qualities. Plus, they’re scratch-resistant—so you can stare out from behind these gorgeous Warby Parker shades for many years to come. These Prada sunglasses feature straight arms with curved tips—for safe, secure, and comfortable everyday wear—and you’ll find the brand logo on one side too.
This style features a thin composite rim around each lens, which is then wrapped by a wire frame. It’s a bold, fashion-forward style, but if you’re looking for something more modern than the Wayfarer and you never, ever want to look like Tom Cruise from a distance, these might be right up your alley. We negotiate lower pricing from the top brands in eyewear & pass the savings on to you. We also offer ongoing discounts & financing through CareCredit at all locations. Even without coverage, you can get designer glasses and comprehensive services at a great price with Eye Boutique. Clubmaster glasses make you look intellectually superior in a fun, retro way, especially if you go for the tortoiseshell frames.
Frames like these Sixties-inspired 4371s show that Ray-Ban can still produce a stylish new design. The glasses are a nice blend of old and new-school with a laidback round design a keyhole bridge and slim arms. They look best with round or triangular face types and are especially flattering on smaller faces. Although they’ll work with most personal styles, we think they’re ideal as the cherry on top of a casual summer outfit. To help narrow down your search, we’ve rounded up a handful of our favorite Ray-Ban styles below.
In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold Ray-Ban to Luxottica Group S.p.A. of Italy for $640 million. In 2001, the Wayfarer underwent a significant redesign , with the frames made smaller and less angular, and changed from acetate to a lighter injected plastic. Contact or visit one of our Wisconsin eye care centers for the latest Ray-Ban eyeglasses frames and ray ban new wayfarer expert optical services. These Chimi sunglasses have been handcrafted from black acetate and feature gradient black lenses with UV400 Protection as well as ultra-durable hinges that can withstand wear and tear. Gucci is known for its playful and eclectic approach to eyewear but these designer sunglasses are imaginative without being outrageous.
They also come in a whopping 45 color combinations, so, even though you’re bound to see these around town, you can still choose something unique. Most frames are made of nylon and propionate, a common plastic used in glasses thanks to the fact that it’s lightweight and durable and has hypoallergenic qualities. A number of Ray-Ban frames are made of acetate, which is pricier but offers a glossy look while being strong and scratch-resistant. Other materials include metal, titanium, carbon fiber, and even frames in premium materials like leather, wood, aluminum, and gold. The 1950s revival that fueled the glasses’ popularity in the 1980s lost momentum, and Wayfarers were outcompeted by wraparound frames. During the slump of the 1990s, Ray-Ban’s parent company, Bausch & Lomb was facing pressure from competitors like Oakley.
Find a wide variety of traditional and contemporary shapes, including Wayfarers, Aviators, Clubmasters, rounds, rectangles, and squares, each customized with top-quality lenses in your own prescription. Choose styles that hold true to Ray-Ban’s roots, or snap up a modern frame that riffs on the classic. With nylon frames and your choice of lens meant to accompany you on outdoor pursuits, these sporty shades feature a bold profile, durable construction and lightweight design. And like most sunglasses from Ray-Ban, these are available in several colors and multiple lens variants to suit your tastes and eye-protection needs. Available with gold or black frames, the Outdoorsman features vintage-inspired details like a brow bar and cable temples to better hold the shades on your face if you’re doing more than just beachcombing.
Born out of necessity in 1937, Ray-Ban has been at the leading edge of developing high quality sunglasses to protect pilots from the sun’s harsh rays. Since then, Ray-Ban has been the eyewear of choice for visionaries and cultural creators everywhere to express their fearless and most authentic selves. During the 2000s Wayfarer revival, many sunglasses designs inspired by the original Wayfarers were produced by designers unaffiliated with Ray-Ban. Grey Ant’s Grant Krajecki designed a larger, cartoonish version of the glasses “so extreme that are best worn by those with a good sense of humor”. Other Wayfarer-inspired sunglasses included Oliver Peoples’ Hollis, REM Eyewear’s Converse, and various designs in Juicy Couture, Hugo Boss, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs’s and Kaenon Polarized 2008 lines. Between July and September 2008, retailers began selling frameless Wayfarers.
Founded in 1936 by the Bausch and Lomb Company in Rochester, New York, Ray-Ban is an iconic eyewear brand, integral to classic Americana and retro style. Eye Boutique has a great selection of frames from this iconic brand, available with prescription tinted lenses, transition lenses or as dedicated RX sunglasses. Of course you can also buy non-corrective Ray-Ban shades at any of our stores.
The standard lens option is slightly convex but you can also find these with perfectly flat lenses to give them an even more opaque look. This Aviator riff combines the metal frames of the original and wraps the lenses in colorful acetate from the across the top bridge and around each lens. If you couldn’t decide between acetate and metal, this one lets you have it all.