Most Popular Aviator Sunglasses
In 1937, Bausch and Lomb designed the first anti-glare aviator sunglasses called "Ray-Ban Aviators" for U.S. military pilots. The first aviator sunglasses was a lightweight, gold-plated frame with green lenses designed to filter out UV rays and infrared light. During World War II, Gen. Douglas MacArthur was photographed wearing aviator sunglasses, thus, popularizing them. In 1986, aviator sunglasses popularity enhanced after the movie, "Top Gun" and is still a popular style.
Ray Ban
Ray-Ban, currently owned by Luxottica, still maintains its status as the most popular aviator sunglasses. One of Ray-Ban's popular aviator sunglasses collection is the original Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviator that features the classic pilot sunglasses with a slim metal frame, teardrop-shaped lens and curved wire temples. Polarized lenses (treated to reduce glare) are available in this collection and an array of fashionable solid and gradient colors. Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviators' large metal frames comes in three colors and solid colors. The collection can be worn by both sexes. Prices range from $99 to $189.
Carrera
In 1956, Carrera began developing its foundation in the sports industry designing ski goggles, sports glasses and helmets. Today, Carrera continues as a leading company that creates eyewear to accommodate the active lifestyles of athletes and ordinary people. Carrera eyewear includes several collections of popular unisex aviator sunglasses like Carrera 4B, Carrera 1B, Champion B, Turbo B and Safari R. Carrera's aviator sunglasses comes with polarized lenses in a variety of smoky colors. The frames are also available in trendy colors and matte finishes. Prices ranges around $100 and up.
Juicy Couture
Juicy Couture, currently owned by the Liz Claiborne company, was established in 1996 by Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor. This Los Angeles-based company produces a popular collection of aviator sunglasses called “Juicy Couture Heritage Aviator Sunglasses.” The collection is made especially for women and sported by celebrities and women who enjoy the style. Juicy Couture Heritage Aviator sunglasses comes in six colors. “Juicy Couture” is written on the metal temples. The contrasting earpieces attached to the metal frames has a cut-out heart on each end. Juicy Couture Heritage Aviator sunglasses is one size fits all and priced $98.