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Wayfarer Sunglasses: a Versatile Trend that Never Goes Out of Style

By: Shane McKenzie

Somedays, when you pick up the celebrity section of the newspaper or you open a magazine, 2007 starts to take on a feel of the 1980s. It could be that fashion trends often repeat themselves in general, or it could be the Wayfarer sunglasses.

Back in the 1980s, the Wayfarer sunglasses made their first resurgence and the trend was very similar to what it is now: the coolest celebrities wore them in movies as well as when they were out for a night on the town. John Belushi and Dan Akroyd wore Wayfarer sunglasses on both the big and small screens as the Blues Brothers. Tom Cruise wore Wayfarer sunglasses in Risky Business - the film that, in many ways, launched his career.

Of course, Wayfarer sunglasses didn't remain an onscreen accessory for long. Once the trend caught on, every star who was somebody started wearing the recognizable shades wherever they went. Jack Nicholson, Madonna and just about everyone in between started wearing Wayfarer sunglasses when they went out. As it often happens, so did all of their fans.
It's not hard to see why Wayfarer sunglasses did take off. First, there's the general notion that it's important to protect one's eyes from the sun - but no one wants to look "uncool" while doing it. The Wayfarer sunglasses have a classic look: a classy frame, oversized hinges and lenses made of mineral glass.

The difference now, though, is that Wayfarer sunglasses are no longer available with only the traditional black frame. It's not uncommon to see today's celebrities sporting either a traditional or honeyed tortoiseshell frame, a two tone honey frame that has a transparent golden face and bridge with a dark arm that goes over the ear.

Wayfarer sunglasses now also offer a variety of frame styles - all based on the original styles of the 1950s and 1960s. Different frame styles also come in different colors; the Ray-ban 2140 model, for example, is available in both green and orange camouflage, white and with the option of polarized lenses.

Ray-ban is no longer the sole producer of Wayfarer sunglasses even though they were the first to create the style and design. Imitation, as they say, is the most sincere form of flattery and, as a result, many other sunglass design companies have created their interpretation of the classic Wayfarer sunglasses.

Today's fashion trend setting celebrities, therefore, have embraced more than just the original Ray-ban Wayfarer sunglasses; now each chooses the style and color that best suits them - in some cases, they buy multiple pairs so that they can better match their shades to their clothing.

That may be the best thing about Wayfarer sunglasses: not only is it a frame that doesn't go out of style, but they can be worn with anything. Wayfarer sunglasses look as great with jeans and a t-shirt as they do with dressier attire - sports coats for the men, skirts and scarves for the women.

The versatility of Wayfarer sunglasses is a big part of why the trend has extended so far - not just for celebrities, Wayfarer sunglasses can be spotted on teens and adults, on those who set the trends and those who follow them, on those who are out to have fun and those who spend their days in the office. The versatility of Wayfarer sunglasses has led to universal appeal.

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