Revisit Ray-Ban’s Iconic Eyewear in Pop Culture

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Updated September 4, 2022

Tom Cruise plays Maverick in the 1986 movie Top Gun. He wears Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.Pin
Tom Cruise plays Maverick in the 1986 movie Top Gun. He wears Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.

Ray-Ban revisits its iconic history with the release of its famed aviator in its original style. The Aviator 1937 is not only the first Ray-Ban frame but is celebrating its 80th anniversary. You can pick up the classic at Ray-Ban stores and online at Ray-Ban.com. The Aviator joins Ray-Ban’s other signature styles, which include the Wayfarer and Clubmaster. Revisit the popular eyewear with a look at Ray-Ban’s sunglasses in pop culture. From candid photos of celebrities to Hollywood hits, Ray-Ban’s styles transcend time.

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Pop Culture: Celebrities Wearing Ray-Ban Sunglasses

John Goodman wears Ray-Ban Ambermatic aviator sunglasses as Walter Sobchak in the 1998 classic, The Big Lebowski.Pin
John Goodman wears Ray-Ban Ambermatic aviator sunglasses as Walter Sobchak in the 1998 classic, The Big Lebowski.
Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi don Ray-Ban wayfarer sunglasses for 1980's The Blues Brothers.Pin
Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi don Ray-Ban wayfarer sunglasses for 1980’s The Blues Brothers.
Sporting Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses, Bruce Willis plays David Addison Jr. in the television series, Moonlighting.Pin
Sporting Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses, Bruce Willis plays David Addison Jr. in the television series, Moonlighting.
General MacArthur wears Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.Pin
General MacArthur wears Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.
The cast of Reservoir Dogs maintain their cool look with Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses.Pin
The cast of Reservoir Dogs maintain their cool look with Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses.
Hollywood icon Robert Redford wears mirrored Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.Pin
Hollywood icon Robert Redford wears mirrored Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.
A young Sean Penn and Madonna sport their Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.Pin
A young Sean Penn and Madonna sport their Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.
The 1957 film Sweet Smell of Success features Ray-Ban's Clubmaster glasses.Pin
The 1957 film Sweet Smell of Success features Ray-Ban’s Clubmaster glasses.
Johnny Marr and Morrissey  of The Smiths pose for a picture. Marr wears Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses.Pin
Johnny Marr and Morrissey of The Smiths pose for a picture. Marr wears Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses.
Images courtesy of Ray-Ban

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