By 1939, with anti-glare, impact- resistant Kalichrome lenses, which filter out UV rays, and a lightweight metal frame, the Ray-Ban Aviator was patented. Pilots loved the sunglasses, and they ...

Designed in 1937 for pilots who needed superior sun protection on account of flying at Icarus heights, the modern Ray-Ban Aviator features a durable wire frame and glare-reducing, anti-scratch lenses.

Ray-Ban just released a limited-edition Aviator based on a historic model from 1938. The style was originally designed to help fighter pilots deal with eye strain at higher altitudes and features ...