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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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Emma Watson wearing RayBan RB 4167

Harry Potter star Emma Watson was recently seen in Soho wearing a pair of pink RayBan RB 4167 sunglasses. This stylish frame looks great on Emma and is a great choice for this summer. However, the RB 4167 offers some darker more everyday colours too such as havana and black, if the lighter ones are not to your taste.

The Ray Ban RB 4167 is a soft cats eye frame which is bang on trend for 2011!

The Ray Ban 4167 has a very feminine shape that gives a really edgy look to any outfit for any age!

RB 4167 comes with free delivery in the UK and Northern Ireland, and with the authentic Ray Ban packaging including, case, cloth and box.

RB 4167 is now in stock at Sunglasses Direct.

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Sunglasses – Raybans that Rock

As the music festival season kicks off, it’s time to indulge in a little festival fashion – getting the right designer sunglasses can make or break an outfit.

Ray-Bans rock, Chanel is chic, and Jimmy Choo is more than a shoe – having designer labels on you shades is one way of achieving rock star cool. Designer sunglasses from the likes of Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Police are in big demand at must-go music festivals like Glastonbury and Bestival. Music festivals are places to see some of the hottest acts on the planet, but they’re also a chance to look hot too. The fashion mags are crammed with photos of celebrities sporting festival chic, often led by the likes of Kate Moss, who manages to make a pair of wellies look stylish with the right pair of Gucci sunglasses.

Music Festivals: Pack a Mac, Sunglasses and Wellies

Music festivals are a chance to put some rock-chick style into your wardrobe. And the sure-fire way to get the look right is to opt for a designer brand. If in doubt, flick through a celebrity magazine and check out what brands your favourite celebrity is donning this year – you can be guaranteed the magazine will dissect celebrities every designer choice from their shoes to their shades; Ray-Ban, Chanel, Oakley, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Police, Gucci, Emporio Armani and Jimmy Choo are all hot names in the sunglasses game. Choosing big brands you’re safe in the knowledge that your shades won’t date, but will simply become timeless designer classics. With leading designer sunglasses, you know that even if the sun isn’t shining, you’ll shine out in the crowd.

Designer Sunglasses – Stay Cool

No matter what the weather, festival-goers need to always pack a few essentials – including macs and wellies, as well as suncream and sunglasses. As with many British outdoor events, the chances are it will start out sunny and turn wet, or vice-versa. Variable weather is one of the few guarantees.

Many music festivals tend to be family affairs. It’s important you make sure your children are protected from the elements too. Always pack and use suncream whatever the weather, take your waterproofs and invest in sunglasses for your children. Research has shown that toddlers are vulnerable to the sun’s rays as the lenses of a child’s eye are more transparent. Excessive exposure to sunlight can potentially damage the eyes. It’s important to buy a good pair of sunglasses that offer the right UV protection.

Looking for designer sunglasses? Browse and buy online, or call us if you have a query on 0115 958 2888, or email [email protected].

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Sunglasses – Raybans that Rock

As the music festival season kicks off, it’s time to indulge in a little festival fashion – getting the right designer sunglasses can make or break an outfit.

Ray-Bans rock, Chanel is chic, and Jimmy Choo is more than a shoe – having designer labels on you shades is one way of achieving rock star cool. Designer sunglasses from the likes of Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Police are in big demand at must-go music festivals like Glastonbury and Bestival. Music festivals are places to see some of the hottest acts on the planet, but they’re also a chance to look hot too. The fashion mags are crammed with photos of celebrities sporting festival chic, often led by the likes of Kate Moss, who manages to make a pair of wellies look stylish with the right pair of Gucci sunglasses.

Music Festivals: Pack a Mac, Sunglasses and Wellies

Music festivals are a chance to put some rock-chick style into your wardrobe. And the sure-fire way to get the look right is to opt for a designer brand. If in doubt, flick through a celebrity magazine and check out what brands your favourite celebrity is donning this year – you can be guaranteed the magazine will dissect celebrities every designer choice from their shoes to their shades; Ray-Ban, Chanel, Oakley, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Police, Gucci, Emporio Armani and Jimmy Choo are all hot names in the sunglasses game. Choosing big brands you’re safe in the knowledge that your shades won’t date, but will simply become timeless designer classics. With leading designer sunglasses, you know that even if the sun isn’t shining, you’ll shine out in the crowd.

Designer Sunglasses – Stay Cool

No matter what the weather, festival-goers need to always pack a few essentials – including macs and wellies, as well as suncream and sunglasses. As with many British outdoor events, the chances are it will start out sunny and turn wet, or vice-versa. Variable weather is one of the few guarantees.

Many music festivals tend to be family affairs. It’s important you make sure your children are protected from the elements too. Always pack and use suncream whatever the weather, take your waterproofs and invest in sunglasses for your children. Research has shown that toddlers are vulnerable to the sun’s rays as the lenses of a child’s eye are more transparent. Excessive exposure to sunlight can potentially damage the eyes. It’s important to buy a good pair of sunglasses that offer the right UV protection.

Looking for designer sunglasses? Browse and buy online, or call us if you have a query on 0115 958 2888, or email [email protected].

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Anything’s possible with Ray-Ban Remix

Ray-Ban Remix This week, Ray-Ban unleashed their most recent creation, Ray-Ban Remix. You can now customise the most popular Ray-Ban frames, including the RB3025 Aviator, RB2140 Wayfarer and RB2132 Wayfarer to your liking. From everything to the terminals to your own frame engraving, Ray-Ban have it covered. The new tool over on their website is very easy to use and makes it simple for anyone to create their own look, you can even choose your own case colour!

We think this is a really clever tool, which enables Ray-Ban to get accurate, real-time customer feedback on which colours and combinations are popular. The sales data they can gather from Ray-Ban Remix tool will likely help influence which colour combinations they’ll put into mass production going forward and gives everyone a chance to put their ideas forward.

Head over to Ray-Ban’s website now to have a play with the new Ray-Ban Remix creation, but if it’s a bit out of your price range, took a look at our already popular selection of RB3025 Aviators, RB2140 Wayfarers and RB2132 Wayfarers.

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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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Ray Ban RB 4175 Sunglasses

Ray Ban RB 4175, new introduction to RayBans Clubmaster style collection made iconic in many blockbuster films and worn by the rich and famous.
Ray Ban 4175 has a full plastic top bar with Ray Ban plastic sides which has classic clubmaster lower rims on the front of the sunglasses.
Ray Ban RB 4175 is available in 4 colour, black with dark G15 green-grey glass lenses, tortoise brown with gradient brown lenses, white with gradient grey-brown lenses and black with gradient grey lenses. All have Ray Ban crystal lenses to give full protection against harmfull UV light.
Ray Ban 4175 sunglasses are supplied with a Ray Ban case, cloth and box. Delivered sppecial delivery to the UK (london, manchester etc).

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Ray Ban Legends Sunglasses Collection

Ray Ban legends collection is a new collection Ray Ban has launched in 2012. The iconic designs such as Aviator Large Metals RB 3025 and Rb 3447 Round eye have now been given new light tinted colours. Also in the collection is the Meteor 4148 and Laramie RB 4169 styles. Each sunglass features a special crystal lens colour treatment that gives truth to retro inspired styles in contemporary materials. All these styles are available in sky blue, light green and crystal rose lenses.

The reason behind the Ray Ban legends collection started from Ray ban sunglasses becoming largely iconic over the last 75 years, and this range is a celebration of the success Ray Ban has had for the past 75 years.

In the range is the RB 3025 Large Aviator metal, in colours 001/62 gold frame with sky blue lenses, 001/14 gold with green lenses. and 001/4B gold with cystal rose lenses.

RayBan RB 3447 is available in 011/14 green, 001/62 sky blue and 001/4B rose.

Ray Ban Laramie RB 4169 is available in 1079/4B rose, 1078/62 sky blue and 1073/14 green.

Ray Ban RB 4169 Laramie is a soft slightly upswept wayfarer styled frame with Ray ban logo on the temple area.

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Kate Moss wearing Ray Ban 2140 Wayfarer Sunglasses

 

Super model, Kate Moss was recently snapped  leaving he house in London wearing the classic black Wayfarer sunglasses. The model who is famous for her work with Calvin Klein has worked with many of the large fashion houses and is equally famous for her private life.

Originally released in 1936 the Wayfarer has been very successful for Rayban and become a must-have pair of sunglasses, with masses of celebs been seen wearing them! It is available in several different colours, including some some bright, vivid colours.

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.

In 2011 the RB 2140 is still as popular as ever, proving to be one of the worlds most popular frames ever not only by Ray Ban but across all brands!

 

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Gwyneth Paltrow seen wearing Ray Ban Cats 5000 sunglasses

 

Gwyneth Paltrow was seen this month sporting a pair of Ray Ban Cats 5000 sunglasses. The star who is currently filming Thanks For Sharing was seen on set looking every inch the ‘rock chick’ while wearing a pink pair of these Ray Ban sunglasses.

The Ray Ban Cat 5000 is a large plastic aviator style frame available in a range of colours like Grey fading to clear, Brown fade and grey-blue fade.

The Ray-Ban 4125 has been one of the best selling sunglasses from Ray Ban for the 2011 season. They has been seen at all the main festivals and have become a firm favourite with anyone wanting a classic pair of shades!

Ray Ban 4125 comes with ray-ban leather case, rayban cleaning cloth and box. Sent free by special delivery to London and anywhere within the UK.

Ray Ban RB 4125 also available in bright Fluorescent blue, pink and yellow.

If you are looking for a modern, edgy twist on the classic aviator then look no further!