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The Fashionable Rise of Aviator Sunglasses – A Fashion Must Have
The aviator also known as “pilot shades” are one of the most popular style of sunglasses around, just look on the pages of any fashion magazine or on your favorite celebrity and you are sure to see some very cool looking aviator shades. This style of sunglasses has been popular since the 1960′s, but they became even more popular during the 1980′s due to their appearance in the movie Top Gun. You probably even own a pair of these famous aviator sunglasses, but do you know the intriquing history of the classic and timeless aviator?
Aviator sunglasses were developed by Ray Ban. Ray Ban was the original designer and manufacturer of aviator sunglasses. Aviator sunglasses are characterized by dark reflective lens, metal frames and wire paddles that hook behind the ears. This style first became popular during the Second World War, they were designed for fighter pilots to protect their eyes to protect their eyes from the blazing sun and enemy bombing. The large aviator sunglass lens bulges out slightly so it will cover the complete eye and prevent as much light as possible from entering the eye at all angles. Due to this need Ray Ban’s design team came up with aviator design which met the needs of the fighter pilots while also making a fashion statement at the same time, fashion and function what more could you ask for?
Aviators increased in popularity when General Douglas Mac Arthur landed in the Philipines during World War II. Photographers snapped pictures sevral pictures of General Mac Arthur wearing aviator sunglasses. These pictures landed in numerous newspapers and they were an instant hit with Americans everywhere. Since the time aviator sunglasses came on the scene, the design has pretty much remained the same are still issued with the uniforms given to military pilots.
One interesting fact about aviator sunglasses is that in 1937 the general public was banned from wearing aviator sunglasses. Throughout the years numerous companies have tried to make their own version of the aviator sunglass, but none have ever been as popular as the classic aviator designed by Ray Ban. While these sunglasses are definitely a pilots’ must have accessory, the aviator is also very popular with the police and other law enforcement officers. No longer just meant for the military and law enforcement the aviator sunglass has made it into fashion mainstream. Aviator sunglasses come in many colors, styles and designs. So make your own fashion statement with a pair of aviator sunglasses and get ready to turn heads with this timeless and classic sunglass style.
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