Sometimes the old ones are the best and with the Ray-Ban Wayfarer RB2140 Sunglasses, you really are getting the cream of the crop. Originally released back in the 50s, they were the only fashion sunglasses in the world and people clambered to get their hands on these awesome frames. Despite simply being pretty cool and making you look ‘like a boss’, there is actually a science behind why they are so popular; the iconic frame shape and style is designed to naturally accentuate the contours and features of your face meaning that they will suit the vast majority of head shapes and sizes…apart from my head, I just can’t pull them off. Either way, I’m sure YOU can, so in this blog I am going to do a little review of the classic of classics; the Polished Black with Green Lenses Ray-Ban RB2140 Wayfarer Sunglasses!
But hang on, I hear you shout, I’m sure you’ve seen very similar style frames in leading department stores for fractions of the price that Ray-Ban are charging…so why should you spend extra for the Ray-Ban name? Well, you’re getting more than just a logo; it is all about heritage. Ray-Ban’s rich history has been all about their fervour and unrelenting passion for eyewear perfection and over the years the classic Wayfarer has had a few tweaks. These tweaks have allowed Ray-Ban to form this into the retro shape that we know today and it is in fact patented…so if you go out and spend that little bit less on cheaper frames you will find that they just don’t fit right in comparison.
My experience with the Ray-Ban Wayfarer has been pretty good so far, despite my head making them look all weird. The Polished Black frames are surprisingly ‘bling’ for an understated colour and allow you to stand out in the crowd or blend into the background, a trait that Ray-Ban have perfected with their ‘Never Hide’ campaign. Ray-Ban’s Green or G15 lenses are peerless in appearance and they are in fact Ray Ban’s black lenses! It is a common misconception that you are able to buy Black lenses for the Wayfarer, when it has been the G15 lens all the time; once on your face they appear dark and almost completely black whilst giving you a bright green hue to look out to. Tapered arms fit lovingly around your head and ears to give you a truly customised feel when you are wearing them and the durable properties of the acetate frame gives you peace of mind should you accidentally drop them whilst you’re doing your obviously cool things (I mean, you’re wearing Wayfarers, you HAVE to be doing cool things).
All in all, the Ray-Ban Wayfarer RB2140 Sunglasses are a thing of unmitigated beauty, sleek lines and a heritage so rich it makes even the oldest brands jealous. But I don’t want you to take my word for it, visit our Ray-Ban Wayfarer page and grab yourself a pair! Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube too for all the latest news, views and releases from the fashion and eyewear world…
