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This classic shape is an eyewear icon. It’s been around since the ’50s, but its versatile style is totally timeless.

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Wayfarer Sunglasses

Arguably, the Wayfarer is the most popular style of sunglasses sold around the world today. The favorite frames of JFK, Bob Dylan, and Andy Warhol, they cut across professional, style and cultural lines with ease to remain one of the most flattering and versatile sunglass shapes out there.

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Originating in 1956, wayfarer glasses are characterized by a trapezoidal frameshape and thicker rims. Wayfarer frames for women convey a sense of rebelliousness and independence. Round, oval, diamond, and oblong faces work best with wayfarers.

Crystal lenses, which are tinted on the back and made of glass, adorn several different models of the Wayfarers, said Sara Beneventi, global brand director for Ray-Ban, who says they offer better clarity. “We don’t have plastic lenses,” she said.
Originating in 1956, wayfarer glasses are characterized by a trapezoidal frameshape and thicker rims. Wayfarer frames for women convey a sense of rebelliousness and independence. Round, oval, diamond, and oblong faces work best with wayfarers.
Crystal lenses, which are tinted on the back and made of glass, adorn several different models of the Wayfarers, said Sara Beneventi, global brand director for Ray-Ban, who says they offer better clarity. “We don’t have plastic lenses,” she said.
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Originating in 1956, wayfarer glasses are characterized by a trapezoidal frameshape and thicker rims. Wayfarer frames for women convey a sense of rebelliousness and independence. Round, oval, diamond, and oblong faces work best with wayfarers.
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John F. Kennedy frequently wore Wayfarer-style sunglasses in public. Ray BanWayfarers, which took advantage of new plastic molding technology, marked the transition between a period of eyewear made from thin metal frames to an era of plastic eyewear.
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The Classic Ray-Ban Wayfarers, RB 2140, come in three different sizes, 47mm,50mm and 54mm. You won’t really see the 47mm in stores, etc but they can be ordered. The most popular are the 50mm which is the classic size & shape. The54mm is the largest in the RB 2140 style which is considered extra large.
John F. Kennedy frequently wore Wayfarer-style sunglasses in public. Ray BanWayfarers, which took advantage of new plastic molding technology, marked the transition between a period of eyewear made from thin metal frames to an era of plastic eyewear.
The Classic Ray-Ban Wayfarers, RB 2140, come in three different sizes, 47mm,50mm and 54mm. You won’t really see the 47mm in stores, etc but they can be ordered. The most popular are the 50mm which is the classic size & shape. The54mm is the largest in the RB 2140 style which is considered extra large.
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RIHANNA
Singress

These sunglasses are a perfect fit for Rihanna’s face shape and really complement her short hairdo.

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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
Singer / Actor

Justin Timberlake is often spotted in Wayfarer Sunglasses.

Taylor-Swift-Wayfarer
TAYLOR SWIFT
Singress

Taylor’s feminine, fresh and vintage look is often complimented by Ray-Ban® sunglasses.

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BEYONCE
Singress

Beyonce often wears her Ray-Ban® RB2140 sunglasses to give her outfit added star power.

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RYAN GOSLING
Actor

Ryan wearing Wayfarer sunglasses in runaway hit Crazy Stupid Love.

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