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Oakley Frogskin – Super Summer Sunglasses!

We have mentioned Oakley Frogskin sunglasses a few times before in the latest news but these brightly coloured, retro inspired shades are worthy of another look.

The frogskin was Oakleys second range of sunglasses after the success of the original Factory Pilot Eyeshades which were based on goggles and aimed firmly at the sports arena. Oakley Frogskin’s were a more relaxed, casual style suitable for everyday wear making them a firm favourite.

The new updated versions have been released in a myriad of vibrant colours that will certainly help get you noticed but there are some muted shades too if that’s more your style. One thing is for sure, the frogskin is sure to be a must have this summer so get your hands on a pair right now as we have stock available.

 

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Oakley Radar gets the switchlock treatment

Oakley Radarlock offers the utmost sports performance sunglasses, allowing sportsmen take full benefit of Oakley’s vast choice of active lenses, with the help of switchlock technology  designed by Oakley to change the lenses in the sunglasses in a fast matter.  Switchlock gives the uninterrupted vision available in the existing Radar model, but with the simply lens exchange also recently launched in the Fast Jacket and Oakley Racing Jacket.

The switchlock technology on the Radarlock is a small switch behind the open hinge of the sunglass frame.  Once pressed the lens easily can be removed from the main structure of the sunglasses and bridge area.  Reinserting the lens is also just as effortless, by placing the lens back into the mount of the frame, then clicking the switch back into place securing the lens safely.

Oakley Radarlock is manufactured from lightweight and sturdy O matter material.  The shape of the frame is designed with surge holes to improve air movement around the sunglasses to prevent internal fogging.  The earsocks are produced from Oakley’s amazing unobtainium grip rubber, which allows non-slip wear.

All Oakley Radarlocks come with soft vault cases, accompanied with extra lens storage for 2 pairs of lenses.

Sunglasses-direct now have the new Radarlock in stock in different lens colour options and lens choices.

 

Oakley Radarlock

 

 

 

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RayBan Aviator celebrates three quarters of a century

Ray Ban Aviator celebrates 75 years this year, becoming the most worn, photographed and prolific selling sunglasses ever.  It’s history began in 1937, when Bausch and Lomb registered a patent to produce the glare caused by the suns rays.  The American Air Force soon after took on the Aviator as its sunglasses of choice for their pilots, mainly due to the excellent anti-glare properties, but also for its double bridge bar design, which very helpfully acts as a cigarette holder while the pilot concentrated on flight.

 

History also includes the Aviator being worn in world war II, with General Douglas MacArther being photographed in a pair while arriving on a beach in the Philippines.  The iconic RayBan design became number one status after featuring in the film Top Gun with Tom Cruise appearing in Aviators throughout the film.

The influential level in which these sunglasses have had on the music and celebrity world is astonishing, with every magazine, newspaper and fashion blog featuring them being worn.

In 1999 Bausch  and Lomb, the original manufactures of the Ray-Ban Aviator, sold the ownership of the brand to Luxottica, Italy.  This massive optical producer has carried on the tradition of the original Aviator style, making ultimate retro cool.

Sunglasses-direct now has the aviator for sale as the new model RB 3025, available in 25 colours and lens tint options

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Red Bull Racing Sunglasses worldwide launch 2012

Red Bull Racing Sunglasses have been launched to the world like unveiling of a racing car at the beginning of a F1 season. The ambassadors for the sunglasses range are the teams very own Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber who race for the Red Bull team and have both won F1 championships over the past few years.

The styles are very akin to the design and engineering that goes with formula one racing, introducing carbon fibre, stainless steel, TR90 grilamid and other high tech materials which produce lightweight well fitting sunglasses that can be worn for sport. The lenses are high impact shatterproof lenses, excellent for sporting uses to give full UV protection.

The carbon fibre models use the same layers of carbon fibre that the chassis of the racing cars are produced from. This gives high tensile strength, but allows the sunglasses to be comfortable to wear.

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Grab your Aviators it’s Top Gun Day

Well this week brings us closer to May the 13th which can only mean one thing…It’s Top Gun Day!

Why don’t you get into the part by reaching for those classic Ray Ban Aviator sunglasses and join us in reciting some of the famous Top Gun quotes:

Maverick: I feel the need…
Maverick, Goose: …the need for speed!

Goose: The defense department regrets to inform you that your sons are dead because they were stupid.

Goose: No. No, Mav, this is not a good idea.
Maverick: Sorry Goose, but it’s time to buzz a tower.

Don’t worry if you don’t happen to have a pair of aviators handy, why not get your hands on a pair from us. Feel free to post pictures of yourselves in Top Gun style on our facebook page here.

We’ll leave you with a picture of Maverick looking cool in a pair of aviators

 

 

 

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One Direction singer Harry Styles wears Ray Ban Wayfarer

 

Harry Styles was recently seen wearing a classic pair of Ray Ban 2140 Wayfarer sunglasses.

Ray Ban 2140 are available in different colours and lenses including Red, Black, White, Pink and Purple.

Ray Ban has become one of the best selling fashion frames in the world right now and are in real demand!

Sunglasses-Direct UK offer the Rayban Wayfarer with free delivery within the UK,we hold large stocks of RayBan frames so next day delivery is usually available. The Rayban Wayfarer comes with an authentic Rayban hard case, cleaning cloth and box.

Get your Ray Ban Wayfarers from Sunglasses-Direct.

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Oakley Plaintiff 2012

 

Oakley PLAINTIFF takes the iconic aviator look to new ideas with dimensional side design and the mechanics of titanium MONO SHOCH side hinges. The build design was inspired by the leaf springs of performance racing cars and it allows the stems to hyper flex when needed. That means this Oakley can handle life’s knocks and bangs, so it’s more than just a new take on a classic style.

Original aviator designs had flat lenses, so performance fell short and style was very average. Oakley PLAINTIFF has 8.75 base curve, which means the lenses are curved for a better field of view and better seeing. HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS & Reg makes it possible with innovations like XYZ OPTICS® that extend visual clarity all the way to the periphery. Lightweight C-5™ alloy takes comfort and durability sky high with unique frame architecture. Our Three-Point Fit does away with hooked stems, and ensures that PLAINTIFF makes contact only at the bridge of the nose and the temples, and the O-MATTER stem sleeves ensure a secure fit.

Now that you’ve found the perfect image, it’s time to choose the perfect vision. Options include Oakley HD Polarized lenses that block 99% of glare and dazzle , as well as IRIDIUM® lens finish that further reduce glare while sharpening vision. If you need prescription for short or long sightedness, get them with Oakley Authentic Prescription Lenses in a variety of colors and options.

LENS:
Oakley HDPolarized –Minimized glare via technology that produces the best polarized lenses on the planet (optional)
Optimized peripheral view and side coverage of 8.75 Base lens geometry
Optical precision and performance that meets all ANSI Z80.3 standards
UV protection of PLUTONITE® lens material that filters out 100% of UVA/UVB/UVC & harmful blue light up to 400nm
Glare reduction and tuned light transmission of IRIDIUM® lens coatings (optional)
Available with Oakley prescription lenses (+2.00 through -3.00 combined power)
FRAME:
Ultra-lightweight hi-modulus C-5™ metal frame material
Comfort and performance of Three-Point Fit that holds lenses in precise optical alignment
Custom engineered titanium MONO SHOCK™ hinge

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Mr Fast Jacket becomes World Number One

 

Oakley phenomemon Rory Mc Ilroy has become number one golfer in the world by winning the Honda Classic in Miami. The 22 year old Northern Irishman beat of a star pack field including Tiger Woods who even recorded his best ever final round. After winning his trophy he jetted straight to watch his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki who was playing Sharapova in New York.

Rory seen wearing his iconic Oakley Fast Jacket XL in sky blue with positive red iridium lenses polarized lenses. Oakley Fast Jacket XL is becoming the first choice for sports men and women around the world. With the new switchlock system which allows the lenses to be removed easily.

Oakley Fast Jacket XL offers unbeatable technologies expected from the number one leader in performance sunglasses. Each frame comes with a Nano-Clear Hydrophobic mini-pen that lets you apply a special coating, an invisible shield that makes water bead up and roll off the lenses instead of leaving a sheen that can effect your vision. Impact protection meets ANSI Z87.1 standards while sharpness and optical precision exceed them. We achieve it all with the unrivaled technologies of High Definition Optics including patented XYZ Optics that maintains clarity at every angle of view. We use the most optically pure lens material in the industry, Plutonite It has the added advantage of filtering out every baking ray of ultraviolet light including UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light .

 

Oakley Fast Jacket XL is available from sunglasses-direct to order. To order prescription options please telephone our sunglasses specialist for advice on 01159582888 at our Nottingham showroom.

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Ray Ban Sunglasses New styles

 

Ray-Ban is by far the best known sunglasses brand and makes up most of the top ten sunglasses in the business. Its relationship with the music industry and celebrity wearers has put Ray-Ban at the number one of the designer sunglasses list in many peoples eyes.

Whether you are looking for an iconic metal frame, an futuristic single lens design, desire the oversized chic of the Jackie O or need the ultimate technology in the Ray-Ban Tech carbon fibre collection then they are all here including the Aviator, Caravan , Clubmaster the Wayfarer.

If you require the original style or just want a pair of great sunglasses, very easily Ray-Ban have all the frames designs in the world. You’ll get the shapes, the sizes in the colours you want. If it’s fashion forward, sports centred or lifestyle led you can find the perfect Ray-Ban sunglasses for you.

Ray Ban sunglasses for 2012 are working on a similar theme as the past couple of years. New Clubmaster styles with a twist, Wayfarers in new colours and different shapes of aviators metal sunglasses.

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Oakley Blender and Twenty

Oakley Blender and Twenty are both new for 2012 and are at the head of optical innovation and technology. Oakley is known across the entire world as the leading specialists in sports eyewear, and their high-end technology and quality products portray this.

The new Blender is a great metal iconic Oakley smaller shaped sunglass. The shape is slightly rounded with a curve on the lens for outstanding protection from the sun from all angles. The curve on the lens along with the smaller lens shape means the frame sits right into the eye socket great for a customer who doesn’t like the larger, oversized look that is everywhere at the moment.

The Oakley Blender has a small subtle ‘O’ on the arm, but the Blender has a lovely combination of acetate and metal (metal front and acetate arms) with a high quality sprung hinge designed with comfort in mind.

The Oakley Blender OO4059 has silicone nose pads that are also used for enhanced comfort, and also can be adjusted to fit wider and smaller bridges.

Oakley Blender has some lovely colour options, with gold, silver and lead available and polarized lenses also available.

Alternatively the new Oakley Twenty is a plastic option, again with a smaller lens. Oakley has jumped on the fashion band-wagon with some of their sunglasses being larger and more high-fashion however the Twenty is a smaller option for all those traditional Oakley lovers.

The Twenty has the option of the famous Fire Iridium lenses, which are bright, bold and offer balanced light transmission and reduce glare.
The Oakley Twenty are also a reasonable price, which means you can get Oakley quality at a decent price!

Oakley sunglasses and spectacles are designed to serve the needs and demands of athletes and that is why the three-point fit was introduced. The three-point fit means that the sunglasses only touch the face behind the ears and on the bridge of the nose, ensuring they will grip and be comfortable at the same time.