{"product_id":"1980s-ray-ban-sunglasses-archive-0340","title":"1980s Ray Ban Sunglasses | Archive 0340","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese 1980s Ray Ban frames carry the quiet precision that defined the brand’s early metalwork, shaped with a slim rectangular silhouette that feels intentional and understated. The soft silver tone gives the frame a cool, modernist clarity, while the clean lines around the rims reveal the era’s shift toward minimalist refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e New grey polarized lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRay-Ban was introduced by American optical company Bausch \u0026amp; Lomb in 1937, with roots in eyewear developed to reduce glare for military pilots. Its Aviator became a defining design, bringing practical aviation equipment into everyday style. In 1952, the introduction of the Wayfarer’s bold plastic frame marked a shift toward eyewear as a fashion statement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough music, film, and street style, Ray-Ban became part of the visual identity of successive generations. From the rock culture of the 1960s to the expressive styles of the 1980s, its enduring appeal comes from recognizable silhouettes that balance utility with attitude. Vintage examples reflect this evolution, connecting optical design with decades of popular culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ray-Ban","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52251166245048,"sku":"NYC31","price":289.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/IMG_2206_6897a5f4-5d0e-4e06-aaf3-5adeef4107d5.jpg?v=1791078881","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/en-ca\/products\/1980s-ray-ban-sunglasses-archive-0340","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}