We all know them. Ray- Bans, specifically “Wayfarers”, the pair of sunglasses making a come back in popularity like no other in this country. Think about it…You hear the name Ray-Ban and you immediately think of a large, boxy, in your face styled sunglasses that radiate a smooth, suave, and sexy persona. A persona we’d all like to exude among a college campus.
We think of them as the shades from the 1980′s but in reality, the brand was actually first massed produced in the 1930′s. Why was the Ray-Bans brand initially produced? Oddly enough these sun-specs of style were originally produced for high performance combat use for members of the military. They are comfortable and quite versed for movement so they are enjoyed by sports enthusiasts as well.
But why discuss Ray-Bans? Not that they ever truely became out of style, but it seems like everywhere you look people are wearing them again! The truth is Ray-Bans are making a giant come back. It’s funny really. Think back to the mid to late 90′s when bell-bottom or “flared” styled jeans from the 1970′s all of a sudden made a huge reemergence out of no where. As if the fashion god’s just said “Let Bell-Bottom’s return”. Now everywhere you look people wear a higher quality, trendier, and flared pair of jeans. Well it’s essentially the same thing with Ray-Bans, specifically the “Wayfarer” design. Perhaps every 10 years we back track to a style of 20 years prior? Who knows, but it sure does seem that way.
In looking at the college scene, Ray-Ban style sunglasses are everywhere. Whether they are brand name Ray-Bans or not, many eyewear producers are mimicking this revolutionary style all over the place. No longer does anyone have to fear walking down the street rocking a pair of Ray-Bans only to hear some douchebag say “Go back to the 80′s asshole!”
So if you find yourself at the Sunglass Hut in the mall checking out a new pair of shades why not give some Ray-Bans a gander. Some of the baddest dudes in Hollywood history like Patrick Bateman , Christian Bale’s character from American Psycho, and John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd from the Blues Brothers wore them.
That being said, we at The Campus Throne think you can achieve the same level of prominence with a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses too (minus all the savage murders from American Psycho).
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Ray Ban indeed has an unmistakable style that is timeless. Ray Ban Sunglasses will be forever cool!