Aviator Sunglasses

As a pilot it is always interesting to read articles about aviator sunglasses. Sometimes I think the mystique overtakes common sense. For example, check out this article:

Aviator Sunglasses - Why You Should Buy The Mirrored Style

In this article the author claims that mirrored sunglasses were developed for pilots; nothing could be further from the truth. The facts are that aviator sunglasses for military pilots, and civilian pilots and drivers of cars with heads up displays, should buy non-polarized aviator sunglasses like Randolph aviator sunglasses. They are not mirrored, not polarized and are very effective at blocking out the suns harmful ultraviolet rays.

I found this interesting video that tells why these are the best aviator sunglasses:

Randolph Aviator Sunglasses

In addition, I found this interesting article at Ezinearticles as well:

How Important Are Aviator Sunglasses For Pilots?

Aviator sunglasses are also important for drivers of automobiles that have heads up displays in them. Polarized sunglasses can render the readouts from the heads up display unreadable, and therefore useless.

Celebrity Sunglasses and Sunglasses For The Rest of Us

So, what kind of sunglasses do celebrities wear? Here is an interesting article discussing just that:

Celebrity Sunglasses: What the Stars Prefer to Wear

And, of course, there are a number of videos showing celebrities wearing various styles of sunglasses:

Here, we learn the rules for celebrities wearing sunglasses: where, when and how:

How to look like a celebrity with sunglasses:

And, of course, Twiggy is into aviator sunglasses as well:

Enjoy!

Eyewear for Pilots and Drivers of Cars with Heads Up Displays

In an interesting article the author claims that proper eyewear for pilots has been a required item since man's first flight. I beg to differ - the first flight took place when googles were the preferred form of eyewear, and they really only kept the eyes from drying out and from bugs entering the eyes. Really, not much use at all; however, you can read the article here:

Eyewear for Pilots

I would argue that the proper aviator sunglasses are more important, and certainly not mirrored aviator sunglasses.

You can check out this informative video about Sunglasses for Pilots here:

Or, if you prefer, read this article about the Evolution of Aviator Sunglasses:

Evolution Of Aviator Sunglasses

The facts are that pilots need non-polarized aviator sunglasses like Randolph aviator sunglasses, NOT mirrored aviator sunglasses.

Amelia Earhart and

Found this neat post about Amelia Earhart, one of my all-time favorite pilots, but the model needs some great aviator sunglasses to make the outfit complete:

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Another interesting post is this one about fashion guru Marc Jacobs and his opinion on aviator sunglasses where he states:

Classic aviators

Classic aviators are other styling glasses. It not only portrays the standard of the individual but also at the same time it suits the individual irrespective of age, i.e. young or old. It has a new and unique blend of that is modern and dynamic.

See the story here:   

The Story Behind Marc Jacobs Sunglasses

He even produces his own plastic retro aviators - take a look:

Women and Aviator Sunglasses

I love beautiful women, and a gorgeous woman with a pair of aviator sunglasses is the best!

I found this post featuring Drew Barrymore and a gaggle of other gorgeous gals:

     http://www.stylebistro.com/lookbook/Drew+Barrymore/B4X1vbILelJ

Well worth a look.

And, if you wonder how to go about buying Retro Sunglasses like Aviator Sunglasses, check this out:

     http://www.ehow.com/facts_6885431_buy-retro-sunglasses.html

For a little fun, try getting dizzy watching this guy in Central Park wearing aviator sunglasses:

Porsche’s New Aviator Titanium Sunglasses

Aviator sunglasses are still very popular today, and Porshce has come out with some really cool new ones:

     Porsche's New Aviator Sunglasses

It seems women are now attracted to aviator sunglasses as well:

But, for pilots, aviator sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement. For pilots, non-polarized sunglasses like the original Randolph Aviator sunglasses.

What are your favorite pilot sunglasses?

Aviator Sunglasses Are Always Cool

Aviator Sunglasses are always cool:

Bearded Men Model Vintage Sunglasses

An interesting article at ArticleWrap details the popularity of aviator sunglasses:

Celebrities like Kanye West and Britney Spears propelled the popularity of the aviator sunglasses. When such celebrities endorse a particular brand or style, the followers and fans automatically starts falling for those products. Same thing happened with the aviator sunglasses..read more....

As a pilot I really prefer Randolph Aviator sunglasses for myself.

JetAviator7
 

Several Tips for Choosing A Personalized Pair of Dark Eyewear

I found this interesting article on dark eyewear you might find interesting:

Retro Vintage Eyewear is Once More Hot ...

Of course, what us pilots really like are Randolph Aviator Sunglasses which are non-polarized (what pilots need) and provide great eye protection.

JetAviator7