| The aviator sunglass also known as "pilot shades" are | | | | Aviators increased in popularity when General Douglas |
| one of the most popular style of sunglasses around, | | | | Mac Arthur landed in the Philippines during World War |
| just look on the pages of any fashion magazine or on | | | | II. Photographers snapped pictures several pictures of |
| your favorite celebrity and you are sure to see some | | | | General Mac Arthur wearing aviator sunglasses. These |
| very cool looking aviators. This style of sunglasses | | | | pictures landed in numerous newspapers and they |
| has been popular since the 1960's, but they became | | | | were an instant hit with Americans everywhere. |
| even more popular during the 1980's due to their | | | | Since aviator sunglasses came on the scene, the |
| appearance in the movie Top Gun. You probably | | | | design has pretty much remained the same and they |
| even own a pair of these famous aviator sunglasses, | | | | are still issued with the uniforms given to military |
| but do you know the intriguing history of this classic | | | | pilots. |
| and timeless sunglass style? | | | | One interesting fact about aviator sunglasses is that |
| Aviators were first developed by Ray Ban. Ray Ban | | | | in 1937 the general public was banned from wearing |
| was the original designer and manufacturer of these | | | | them. Throughout the years numerous companies |
| type of sunglasses. Aviators are characterized by | | | | tried to make their own version of the aviator |
| dark reflective lens, metal frames and wire paddles | | | | sunglass, but none have ever been as popular as the |
| that hook behind the ears. This style first became | | | | classic aviator designed by Ray Ban. While these |
| popular during the Second World War, they were | | | | sunglasses are definitely a pilots' must have |
| designed for fighter pilots to protect their eyes from | | | | accessory, the aviator is also very popular with the |
| the blazing sun and enemy bombing. The large aviator | | | | police and other law enforcement officers. |
| sunglass lens bulges out slightly so it will cover the | | | | No longer just meant for the military and law |
| complete eye and prevent as much light as possible | | | | enforcement the aviator sunglass has made it to |
| from entering the eye at all angles. Due to this need | | | | fashion mainstream. Aviator sunglasses come in many |
| Ray Ban's design team came up with the aviator | | | | colors, styles and designs. So make a fashion |
| design which met the needs of the fighter pilots | | | | statement with your own pair of aviator sunglasses |
| while also making a fashion statement, fashion and | | | | and get ready to turn heads with this timeless and |
| function, what more could you ask for? | | | | classic sunglass style. |