What is the standard New Wayfarer size?
A New Wayfarer comes in three sizes. 52mm, 55mm, 58mm. 52mm is the smallest and the lens “tilts” the most. 55mm is the standard fit and will fit most adults just fine.
How can you tell fake New Wayfarer?
Fakes typically have plastic hinges or low-quality metal hinges. The packaging: Genuine Wayfarers come in a box with the distinctive Ray-Ban logo. Look for high-quality printing in the lettering and colors. Bear in mind that determined fakers may put counterfeit Wayfarers in an authentic box.
Did JFK wear Wayfarers?
The widely held belief that President John F. Kennedy wore Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses is just plain wrong. For the bulk of his time in office, he wore iconic tortoise shell shades, but if you look closely, you’ll see that they’re not Wayfarers.
What is the effective diameter of a 54mm round lens?
Using this example, the green line measures 27mm. As mentioned above, we just need to multiply 27mm by 2 which gives us the correct ED of 54mm. Using this method will always give you the most accurate ED which allows us, your optical lab, to make the most accurate lenses possible for your patients.
Are wayfarers out of style?
Interestingly, the word “wayfarer” means someone who travels by foot, but today you probably know them only as the best-selling style of sunglasses worldwide. Shockingly, just a few decades ago they were almost discontinued due to declining sales.
What brand of sunglasses did John F Kennedy wear?
It’s no secret that President John F. Kennedy favored tortoise shell sunglasses that complemented his image as a dashing, sophisticated man of the world.
What kind of sunglasses did John F Kennedy wear?
Wear a Piece of History It’s no coincidence that AO Sunwear was the choice of JFK, the first on the moon, and has been immortalized in Hollywood history.
Why do Wayfarers tilt forward?
The distinctive feature of the classic Ray-Ban Wayfarer is this forward angle called pantoscopic tilt. When you wear them, depending on your face shape, diameter, nose bridge, etc., the tilt allows a lot of sunlight to come in from up top.