What are Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses?
Introduced in 1952 by manufacturer Ray Ban sunglasses, this particular style features a distinctive frame and dark lenses, which was made popular by Hollywood celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and James Dean. Besides the aesthetically-pleasing shape, Wayfarers took advantage of breakthroughs in plastics and were made with polarized sunglass lenses and spring hinges.