Top Gun Sunglasses

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Top Gun was the hit of the 80’s that really boosted Tom Cruise’s career and made him and co-star Val Kilmer household names, all aided by some iconic Ray-Ban® sunglasses. The highest grossing film of 1986 has really stuck in people’s minds thanks to some badass action sequences and some memorable music. Plus who can’t remember the quote “I feel the need….The need for speed”.

Tom Cruise Top Gun Sunglasses

Another reason the film has created such a following is because of the use of sunglasses. In the film, Tom Cruise sports a pair of Ray-Ban® Aviator sunglasses and in fact is rarely seen out of them. The choice to use Ray-Ban® Aviator sunglasses was more than just sartorial, the brand has a long history in the aviation industry.

Ray-Ban® Top Gun

Ray-Ban® Aviator sunglasses were originally created to help shield the eyes of fighter pilots. The oversized shape made them the perfect option for providing protection from the sun. Plus the technology in the lenses themselves made sure that UV rays didn’t bother the pilots. The reason why they are called Aviator sunglasses stems from this history. Plus the shape of the lens is slightly curved to match the curvature of the eyeball, meaning that as little light as possible can enter the eye. Over time, they style has gone on to be one of the best-selling sunglasses designs in history, thanks in no small part to their use in films like Top Gun. We salute you Ray-Ban. Be sure to head over to the SmartBuyGlasses website to check out a whole range of Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses that will keep you looking as cool as Cruise.

Top Gun sunglasses Ray-Ban Aviators Tom Cruise

Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviator Large Metal 11219Ray-Ban RB3044 Aviator Small Metal W3100-5

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