The anti-glare style of sunglasses was created in 1936.
As a result of its success the Rayban brand was launched in 1937.

During the war years of the 1940's Rayban worked in close collaboration with the US Airforce.

The 1950's saw the emergence of eyewear - sunglasses - being worn as a practical accessory.
By the 1960's Rayban had strengthened its leading position in eyewear thanks to its technological innovations including , shatter-proof lenses.

Many movie stars and society icons of their day continued the fashionable trend of wearing sunglasses.
As a result wearing sunglasses became the wide spread trend we have today.

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