Top Gun. Tom Cruise. Cool shades. Recall that 1986 movie? You have to remember the Top Gun aviators worn by the character named 'Maverick', played by Tom Cruise. Cool, sexy, aviator sunglasses with the gold frames and the smoky brown lenses, and the classic tear drop design! The sunglasses, designed by Ray Ban, were made famous by this movie and common folk and Hollywood personalities snapped them up in droves. Perhaps these glasses are what made Tom's career... perhaps not... but, we will never know for sure!
Top Gun sunglasses came into being somewhere around 1936, when the Ray Ban Company designed them for Navy fighter pilots and police officers to wear in the line of duty. These sunglasses offered maximum protection, high performance, and high-impact lenses; these glasses became an essential for anyone in this line of work. Even today, some 65 years later, the Top Gun sunglasses have never gone out of style.
It's interesting to note how these particular style sunglasses have become synonymous with the movie that made them famous. In fact, they are a celebrity in their own right. You can see these glasses in many top-budget blockbusters. You simply cannot hold back a classic!
Now these sunglasses are not just for someone in the Air Force, the Navy, or the police force, but are worn by everyone who wants to make a bold, "Hollywoodesque" fashion statement. Hollywood heroes, like Tom Cruise, brought the Top Gun sunglasses to the attention of the public in the movie, and they are now being worn to parties, the beach, casual affairs, outdoor activities, and anywhere one wants to stand out in a crowd.
The number one key to Top Gun aviators is comfort. The tinted lenses offer optimal UV protection, and the size of the lens gives a maximum range of view. The tear drop design looks great on anyone, men and women alike. You can even get them with a reflective lens for 'privacy.' Frames are available in different colors and sizes, and there is a perfect pair of Top Gun sunglasses for anyone.
Celebrities wear the aviators because they love the retro flair, are sleek, lightweight, offer that chic appearance, and compliment any outfit, whether casual or formal. Top Gun sunglasses are at home at any function. There are a multitude of aviator styles to choose from. Classic metal frames, plastic with faux finishes, or a combination of both metal and plastic. The price is minimal for a good pair of aviators. You don't have to buy a pair of Ray Bans to get the Top Gun sunglasses effect. Many companies offer aviator style sunglasses now.
If you are looking to make a fashion statement, want comfort and a style that has never gone out of fashion; consider adding a pair of Top Gun aviators to your wardrobe. Better yet, get a few pairs in different colors so that you will be ready for any activity. These sunglasses are not just for the work force any longer.