We often talk about classic, timeless design; pieces of fashion that transcend fads, trends and the latest craze. Nothing says timeless like the Ray Ban Wayfarer. You’ve no doubt seen them on everyone from John F. Kennedy, to John Lennon, to Andy Warhol, to your next door neighbor. In fact, we would even bet that the majority of you reading have had a pair at some point. But what makes these frames so timeless? The answer lies in their history. Designed for and marketed to pilots in the fifties, Raymond Stegeman’s masculine approach to plastic molded frames captured the attention of major celebrities not only when they were first released, but also during their resurgence to popularity during 80s and late 2000s. Simple, unassuming, yet bold and daring, they have always evoked a sense of rebelliousness in those who wear them. You seem to channel the cool, effortless swagger of James Dean everytime you put a pair on. Sure they’ve been copied many times, from Oakley to Super, but the original design has yet to be matched. Ray Ban Wayfarers are not exclusively sold at select retailers, they are not limited edition collectors’ pieces, they aren’t what you usually find us writing about at LimitedHype. What they are, are the one accessory we would happily take with us on deserted island. They’d also probably still be in style when we got back. Pick up a pair of Wayfarers here, or at any location where sunglasses are sold. You will not regret your purchase.
