You’d literally have to be the most unstylish dude in the world to go wrong with a pair of Wayfarers. Despite their endless popularity among the hipsterati, it seems like their iconic shape and timeless appeal will never fade (and probably shouldn’t). Of course you still gotta keep things fresh, so Ray-Ban is releasing two […]
29
May
Iconic frames get updated in two new collections
9
Apr
The timeless frame adds folding convenience
It’s hard to update a classic, but Ray-Ban keeps trying. In addition to an onslaught of limited edition versions of its timeless Wayfarer model (including the Rare Prints Collection, MWM and CNCPT Limited Edition Wayfarers), Ray-Ban has decided to modernize the style with a foldable version. Taking a cue from the Steve McQueen 714 Persol […]
31
Jan
Two new "Blocks" & "Typadelic" patterns for iconic frames
Ray-Ban adds two new patterns of sunglasses to its Wayfarer Rare Prints Collection for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2012. The first, “Blocks” (above), features geometric shapes in an all-over print over the frames, and the second, “Typadelic” (below) utilizes text such as “Freedom”, “Love” and “Peace” in either an all-over print or solely over the inside […]
14
Jul
Wayfarers and Clubmasters get their summertime on
Using the classic Wayfarer and Clubmaster frame styles, Ray-Ban drops their 2010 Summer Rare Prints collection. Taking two of their more timeless silhouettes and emblazoning them with vivid splashes of color, maps, stripes, comics and pins, the Rare Prints collection is the perfect accoutrement to any peak summer BBQ or pool party — keeping it […]
22
Apr
Matt W. Moore's classic tribute to the 80's in sunglass form
Ray-Bans have asked artist/graphic designer Matt W. Moore, aka MWM, to create a new color scheme for their ultra classic Wayfarer frames. The Portland, Maine-based illustrator used his signtarure “Vectorfunk” style to come up with the vividly colored pattern, for which they apparently went through two dozen different colorways to find. I appreciate how the […]
13
Apr
The perfect protection for spring
These limited edition Ray-Ban Wayfarers have just popped up, with only 100 pairs available in the USA. Made of 100% Zyl with real silver accents on the temple hinges, they make great protection for springtime festivities — in fact, they’d be perfect Coachella glasses. Boston’s own CNCPT boutique just got their hands on some, the […]
