Ray-Ban, one of the most iconic eyewear brands even people who don't wear glasses have probably heard of. Well, it isn't going anywhere since the 2024 collection is all set and ready to land in our exalted laps. Known for its style that seems to be immune to time, sleek designs that are stunningly modern while staying distinctively classic, and construction of a quality that is hard to match, the company has some new models for us to marvel at and try on. The endless variety of aviators, wayfarers, and pantos is waiting for a keen eye capable of appreciating all the fine work and rare talent put into each pair.
What has always set Ray-Ban apart (and continues to do so in the latest collection) is clearly drawing a lot of inspiration from vintage designs, yet staying in perfect line with the demands of modern-day fashion. Charming, solid, and cool—that's the Ray-Ban we've all come to love (and wear). And it's not something that's achieved through oversophistication or an abundance of high-class details. No, the brand keeps it very simple, focusing on minimalism and ergonomics. But somehow, they manage to wrap it up in a way that makes you wanna take a pair in your hands, run your fingers over this flawlessly polished frame, as if you could really feel that sheen and the whole excellence of the build with your fingertips… And put this magnificence on your face, and see the world through these splendidly tinted lenses, and never take these particular glasses off. And that's exactly the kind of feeling the Ray-Ban 2024 collection is here to bring you!
In terms of geometry and visual appeal, Ray-Ban has stayed true to its 'vintage with a modern edge' mantra. The 2024 collection presents the whole package of its signature styles, opening it with a shiny scattering of your basic rectangles and pantos. These are exemplified by the sleek titanium silhouette of the Emy RX6541, the slightly bolder RX3734V that somehow manages to achieve a luxuriously polished look despite its matte palette, or the airy, barely-there charm of RX6503D, with a form factor so skinny that it seems more like a mere suggestion of a frame.
The plastic line is represented with the perfect acetate translucency of the RX5315D and the finely cast German RX5429 that looks almost as if it's made of titanium, so slim and clean are its lines and so smooth is their flow. And don't forget the striking, irregularly shaped Zena RX7330, its dynamic, angular contour enhanced with massive end pieces and ultra thick temples, Ray-Ban's signature double front pins, and filigree branding in platinum being the only embellishments to its plain black design.
The choice of sunglasses in the brand's latest line is equally impressive. First and foremost, we have, perhaps, the most Ray-Ban-ish of all designs, the timeless aviators, coming in the likes of the Aviator Titanium RB8089 and Aviator Reverse RBR0101S. Moving down the list of the company's favorite shapes, we have another striking model, the RB4418D clubmasters, daringly flaunting their black browline contrasted against the golden finish of the rest of the frame. And of course, there is no summer without the good old wayfarers, like the lucid-framed, bold-templed Carlos RB0947S or the playful Wayfarer Way RB2241, with its flashy Havana patterns and an array of cool vintage lens tints.
Those were the Ray-Ban classics. Now, off to less typical, more unique models of shades the brand's 2024 collection has to offer. Prepare to marvel at the brazenly swanky Wings III RB3897, a statement of true shield glory, and the audaciously bulky, conspicuously innovative Beate RB2212 giving just the right amount of Havana-hued upsweep to elevate your beach look. But the most striking of all is, without a doubt, the mold-breaking (literally) design of the Anh RB3731, the crisp lemon tint of its lenses definitely bound to freshen you up on a hot summer day.
The latest collection is made of either titanium or acetate. Ray-Ban also provides some innovative injected frames, meaning they were crafted by injecting liquified acetate into pre-readied molds for a sleeker, sturdier build.
Yes, the brand broadly uses polarized lenses to maximize UV protection, including in its 2024 collection. Many sunglasses here also have gradient lenses for brighter and more comfortable vision.