The Ray Ban Aviator is an absolutely timeless design, it was originally designed for pilots on a request by the military in the 1930s and has transformed into a fashion icon. The version shown here is an older model known as the 12 K which stand for the heavier 12 karat gold fill used on the frame. This model also has the green lenses that was common on the older models and gives a pleasant tint to the world. It is the aviator design's direct functionality that defines it's form absolutely, a form without any frivolity yet elegant with the wire thin frame that belies the overall cool toughness that it projects onto the wearer. The Ray Ban Aviator's design is the biggest selling design in the history of sunglasses and is a true classic.
The Persol 69218 has an strong, aggressive stance that is amplified by it's extra wide temples. The temples on this model utilize Persol's "Meflecto" system to make the temples flexible at a specific spot that enables a better fit for the wearer. The pair shown here in a reddish tortoise frame also have mirror tinted lenses to create an effect that is both tough and sophisticated. Don Johnson wore these in the third season of Miami Vice and this design is an icon of the 1980s.
The sunglasses shown here are not truly vintage, they fall more into the category of "Retro" as they are a newly manufactured version of a classic Oakley design from the 80s using the original tooling. The Frogskins have a simple shape similar to the Ray Ban Wayfarer in design and with a touch of the classic Persol "keyhole" under the bridge. The new Frogskins come in a variety of lenses and frame combinations ranging from clear to "glow in the dark" frames. The pair shown here have brilliant fire iridium mirrored lenses to make them really stand out.
This model sports a simple classic aviator frame by the Austrian manufacturer Carrera and is highlighted by funky and beautiful purple lenses. They catch other peoples eyes as you look at them toned in purplish hues.
