Monday, June 08, 2009

What are the origins of Ray Ban Sunglasses?

If you know about cars then you’ll probably know about Ford, and if you know about fast food you’ll probably have heard of McDonalds. Similarly, if you know about designer sunglasses you’ll have heard of Ray Ban sunglasses. This is because Ray Ban produce the best selling brand of sunglasses in the world. They set a standard for excellence which many others have tried to follow over the years, combining an exceptional quality with superb styling and comfort in order to deliver sun performance that can best be described as legendary. Of course, in addition to all of this, the sunglasses offer 100% protection from harmful UV rays.
The origins of Ray Ban sunglasses go back to the 1930s, when they were produced for the military. There have been a lot of inventions and even fashions that have been first produced for military use. This isn’t a surprise. When something has been produced for the military, it is done so for functional reasons, as just about everything that you may wear or use in the military can make a difference between life and death. Therefore, everything must be manufactured with precision, to make sure that they offer the protection needed, or the functionality needed, or the comfort needed to allow the wearer or user to perform other tasks well. Sunglasses are no different. If you think about what the military does, and in particular where they might do it, being able to operate at peak performance without worrying about the sun’s effect on your eyes (both for sight and health) is absolutely vital.
Since their origins in military use, the sunglasses have mainly been recognised for their lenses. The lenses’ high quality are at the heart of Ray Ban sunglasses’ appeal. But as well as the lens technology, there is also the manufacturing process of the frames for the sunglasses. These frames have been created so that they are able to perform in all kinds of conditions and provide a continuously high level of fit and comfort.
Ray Ban sunglasses are the leading sunglasses brand for many reasons. One of the most prominent of those reasons are the people who have chosen to wear them. Many movie stars and other celebrities who are very careful about their image choose to wear Ray Bans. But it’s not just famous people who wear them. The point is that Ray Bans are attainable designer fashion, worn by many ordinary people who wish to express their individuality. The people who choose to wear Ray Ban sunglasses are the people who don’t wish to show off in order to be noticed and want to be themselves. The Predator and Sidestreet families are the peak models but there are many more.

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