Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses
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Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses

USD 51.00
Updated 2026-03-02 02:59

Price history

Low USD 38.96 · High USD 61.89
USD 61.89 USD 50.42 USD 38.96 19 Mar 19 Apr
Period low
USD 38.96
Period high
USD 61.89
Average
USD 48.40
Current best
USD 51.00
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Model Name
Ray-Ban Wayfarer
Introduction Year
1952
Designer
Raymond Stegeman
Parent Company at Introduction
Bausch & Lomb
Frame Material
Acetate Plastic
Initial Design Inspiration
Mid-century modern aesthetics, Cadillac tail fins, Philco TVs
Iconic Features
Trapezoidal shape, thick acetate frame, metal rivets on endpoints, shark fin-shaped temples
Early Popularity
1950s and 1960s, embraced by celebrities and cultural icons like James Dean, JFK, Bob Dylan
Decline in Popularity
1970s
Resurgence
1980s through product placement in films and TV shows
Ownership Change
Sold to Luxottica Group in 1999
Modern Variations
New Wayfarer, Folding Wayfarer, Wayfarer II, Wayfarer Ease, Wayfarer Liteforce, Wayfarer Puffer, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses
Lens Technology
Classic G-15 lenses, polarized options, various tints and mirror finishes
Cultural Impact
Symbol of rebellion, style, and individuality; enduring fashion icon
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