Collection: Ray Ban

Ray-Ban embodies a universal and timeless style, at the intersection of functionality and aesthetics. Its models are distinguished by clean lines, robust frames, and a particular attention paid to sun lenses, originally designed to offer optimal protection. Whether in aviator, wayfarer, or clubmaster shapes, Ray-Ban glasses are defined by their ability to transcend eras and establish themselves as cultural symbols.

Founded in 1937 by Bausch & Lomb in the United States, Ray-Ban was born out of a desire to provide American air force pilots with eyewear that offered comfort and protection. The first model, the Aviator, quickly became an icon. In the following decades, the brand enjoyed a string of successes: the Wayfarer (1952) and the Clubmaster (1980s) also made their mark on global visual culture. In the years 1999-2000, Ray-Ban was acquired by Luxottica, which has since ensured production in Italy. Between the 1980s and 2000s, the brand established itself as much on movie screens as in everyday fashion.

- Aviator (model 3025): metal pilot shape, G-15 green or mirror lenses.

- Wayfarer (model 2140): trapezoidal acetate frame, adopted by artists and musicians.

- Clubmaster (model 3016): metal and acetate half-frame, retro 50s style.

- Balorama (model 4089): wrap-around frame from the 60s, brought back to the fore in the 80s.

- Shooter (model 3138): variant of the Aviator with distinctive central ring.

The Wayfarer owes much of its success to Hollywood: it appeared in more than 60 films between the 1950s and 1980s, including Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) and The Blues Brothers (1980). Ray-Ban's use in cinema was no accident: in the 1980s, the brand signed a contract with a specialist agency to place its models in Hollywood productions, contributing to their iconic status.
Until 1999, all Ray-Bans were made in the United States, primarily in Rochester, New York.
The glasses bore the inscription B&L engraved in the corner, a guarantee of authenticity highly sought after by collectors today.

Vintage Ray-Ban eyewear combines American or Italian manufacturing quality, iconic designs, and strong cultural roots. Each frame bears a unique story: one of military aviation, cinema, or music. Pieces produced before the acquisition by Luxottica (Bausch & Lomb series) are particularly sought after for their rarity and authenticity. Collecting Ray-Ban means preserving a piece of both technical and cultural heritage.