When Were Ray Ban Aviators Invented?

This new anti-glare eyewear went on sale to the public in 1937. The original glasses featured a plastic frame with the now classic Aviator shape. The sunglasses were remodeled with a metal frame the following year and rebranded as the Ray-Ban Aviator.

When were aviator sunglasses invented?

In 1935, the first release of aviator-style sunglasses was contracted by the military. The initial sunglass design had a lightweight plastic frame, slim arms, and a far more elegant design than the earlier standard-issue goggles.

When did Ray-Ban open?

Founded in 1937 by Bausch & Lomb, the first Ray Ban sunglasses were created for the U.S. Army Air Corp. Lieutenant John A. Macready (an American test pilot) was looking for sunglasses to protect aviators from the damaging rays of the sun, but also look elegant..