Why did Ray Ban sunglasses become so popular?

Raybans sunglass is a good brand apart from other sunglass companies. These Prescription sunglasses are made high quality and are very comfortable. It makes you stylish and satisfy us to use this sunglass. You can use this sunglass on any occasion or festivals. Nowadays famous people have used this sunglass.

RayBan got their name from the thought of banning rays of the sun, which was initially made for outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, etcetera. RayBan has been in the industry for quite a long time. It also surprised me that RayBan has been a fashion trend since then, as seen in Men in Black and few more movies.

When you are out buying sunglasses, it might be difficult for you to choose between the various kinds of lenses available as it is not easy to understand how and why they are good or bad for you. Now, as you might already know Ray-Ban is one of the oldest and most popular sunglasses selling the brand in the world.

Initially, they made sunglasses for fighter pilots who were on a mission during the Second World War. Eventually, Ray-ban aviators became a household name and so much so that now aviators are associated with Ray-Ban even though many other brands. They are:

G-15 Lenses

The G-15 is the name given to a specific type of lenses from Ray-Ban, refers specifically to the classic lenses. The color is green, and it blocks 85% of the visible light. However, you should take into account that these are two different technologies. When referring to Polarized Lenses, we are relating to UV protection, while when speaking about G-15 we are referring to visible light. Other than that, the G-15 won’t be able to eliminate the glare coming from the sun, which make these sunnies not optimal for driving or outdoor activities such as biking and outdoor sports.

Now, the G-15 name indicates that the lenses are green in color and hence the G. If you are wondering what 15 means, then let me tell you that it stands for the amount of light that is transmitted through the lenses. So, it will allow only 15 percent light to enter through the glasses, while 85 percent light will be blocked out Ray-Ban is a brand of sunglasses and eyeglasses founded in 1937 by the American company Bausch & Lomb. The brand is best known for their Wayfarer and Aviator styles of sunglasses. In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold the brand to the Italian Luxottica Group for a reported $640 million.

Ray-Ban has been a favorite eyewear brand for ages. The eyeglasses and sunglasses from this brand have adorned the eyes of everyone – from celebrities to entrepreneurs to man on the street. Ray-Ban has successfully carved a place in the hearts of millions with its iconic eyewear.

Facts about Raybans

1.      Like so many style icons, the Ray-Ban Aviator began purely as utilitarian gear.
Since pilots were flying farther, faster, and higher than ever before, these Icaruses would come down with massive headaches from the bright sun. Lieutenant General John MacCready of the U.S. Air Corps called up Bausch & Lomb, who tackled the situation and unwittingly left the highest mark on the history of eyewear.

2.      The first guy to popularize the Aviator was not a celebrity, but rather General Douglas MacArthur.
When he landed on a beach in the Philippines during WWII, photojournalists snapped pics that would give the shades their first global exposure. They became popular with the French Army soon after, giving the Arkansas-born commander the fashion validation that he didn't need.

3.     The original Ray-Ban prototype had green-tinted lenses and was made of plastic.
To fend off the intense blues and whites of the sky and sun, the green lenses tinted things just right. As for the prototype's plastic frames, Ray-Ban quickly ditched them for thin metal.

4.      Humphrey Bogart gave the young Ray-Ban some substantial celeb publicity way before James Dean or Brando.
Bogey's very period-specific choice didn't pick up quite as the Wayfarer did on Dean's nose, but it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship between Ray-Ban and celebrities.

5.  Ray-Ban did Transitions lenses way before Transitions.
      Back in 1974, the Ray-Ban Ambermatic was introduced, which changed its tint based on lighting conditions. Hunter S. Thompson was a big fan

6.  In Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, that weird thing on Raoul       Duke's Aviators was a cigarette holder.
    One of the more bizarre Ray-Ban designs, the Kalichrome Shooter Aviator's cigarette hole supposedly allowed the wearer to free up both hands for shooting.   However, Hunter S. Thompson (a.k.a. Raoul Duke) still preferred a classic cigarette holder. Because they worked.

7.  Ray-Ban has an app that will filter your photos through their trademark Ambermatic lens.
    Like actually. There is a setup in London where a camera takes a picture of your picture through a pair of Ambermatic Aviators and sends it back to you.  

8.   Disco almost killed the Ray-Ban.
    During the late seventies and eighties, garish disco-styled eyewear surpassed the Ray-Ban enthusiasm that Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, and all the others had created. Designer eyewear and chaos took over. Fortunately, they had a guardian angel.

9.   Tom Cruise's movies have singlehandedly raised Ray-Ban sales over 40 percent. Twice.
In 1983, Tom Cruise traded pants for Wayfarers in Risky Business and re-boosted Ray-Ban sales around 50 percent. Three years later, he swapped the Wayfarers for Aviators, played some sweaty volleyball, rode his motorcycle, took a shower at a girl's house, and casually gave Ray-Ban a 40 percent sales increase by making it back to its fighter plane roots.

10.  Getting caught selling counterfeit Ray-Bans is a Class B felony.
Just a friendly reminder, knock-offs don't count — the dude on the beach selling "the real deal" is only risking it all if it says "Ray-Ban" on it.