Ray-Ban Aviator Classic — Designed for Pilots, Worn by Everyone

Ray-Ban designed the Aviator in 1937 to solve a real problem for US Air Force pilots — glare at altitude — and nearly a century later it’s still the reference point every other pilot-style sunglass gets measured against.

The teardrop lens shape genuinely does what it was built for: full coverage that blocks light from every angle, not just directly ahead.

The thin metal frame keeps it lightweight for all-day wear, and the double-bridge design has become as recognisable a silhouette as sunglasses get.

It works for practically every face shape, which is a big part of why it never really goes out of style the way most sunglass trends do.