It all started with the ‘Aviator’ style – designed for pilots, with green lenses able to cut out glare without obscuring vision. Of course, it wasn’t before long that Ray-Ban’s sleek sunglasses were coveted by many more than pilots alone.

Various iconic models are now closely associated with equally iconic celebrities – James Dean, Audrey Hepburn, Michael Jackson – who don’t want to be seen, but do want to be noticed. This timeless eyewear has brand has firmly cemented itself as part of pop culture iconography, and is synonymous with stylish eyewear.