Wayfarer Sunglasses – From Retro Hollywood Vibes to Modern Fashion Styles

Wayfarer sunglasses were first introduced by Rayban in the 1950s. James Dean was one of the first celebrities who were seen wearing one. It wasn’t very popular back then but it rose to fame in the 1980s when more Hollywood stars began sporting a pair. Perhaps you’ve seen one on a number of classic TV shows and movies in the 80s, such as the Wayfarers worn by Don Johnson in the Miami Vice series and Dan Aykroyd’s sun specs in Blues Brothers. Tom Cruise fans of course, won’t forget the Wayfarers he sported in the 80’s film Risky Business. Although men were the first ones to sport a pair, soon enough women began wearing them too, most notably Audrey Hepburn in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Madonna was also a fan of the black Wayfarers, and in fact the pair made an appearance in two of her music videos, Borderline and Lucky Star.

During the 80’s, it looked as if every Hollywood celebrity would be wearing one, with the sunglasses design showing so much promise in its fame. However, its popularity declined in the 90’s, where its design seemed to fall out of style. But when the second millennium hit, the Wayfarers made a great comeback, and this time the design was available in dozens of colors, including red, white, pink, blue, polka dots, two tones, neon colors, and animal prints as well.

These sun specs are hailed as an icon in both retro and modern eyewear fashion. The optical industry has even acknowledged the fact that its design is one of the best selling sunglasses ever. From the looks of it, Wayfarer sunglasses are going to break the fashion barriers of time and enjoy its immense popularity for the years to come. It has endured almost four years of fame and up to now, tons of Hollywood celebrities and music personalities are falling in love with the refreshing but mysterious appeal that these sunglasses give off. If you want one, then it’ll cost you about a little over a hundred dollars for the real deal. But if you want a thrifty treat, then you could always avail of attractive discounts from wholesalers of sunglasses online.