Ray-Ban has refreshed several of its signature eyewear designs, bringing contemporary elements to established favorites while maintaining their original character.
The 95-year-old eyewear company has revised the Balorama, first introduced in 1967, while also expanding its Wayfarer line with the new Mega variation.
The Balorama, recognized for its wraparound profile that provides superior eye protection, maintains its distinctive contoured pillow-eye shape but now features enhanced structural elements including reinforced arms and refined nose bridges. The style gained prominence when worn by Clint Eastwood in "Dirty Harry" and has since been adopted by wearers ranging from film enthusiasts to motorsport participants, contributing to its reputation for rebellious appeal.
Meanwhile, the Wayfarer—perhaps the brand's most recognizable design—receives a bold update through the Mega collection. This version preserves the signature dark-angled lenses and square silhouette but introduces substantially wider temples and thicker rims. Among the available color combinations, the striped havana frames paired with light purple lenses stand out as particularly distinctive.
Ray-Ban's enduring success stems partly from its consistent design innovation throughout its nine-decade history, as well as its organic adoption by cultural icons across different eras. The company acknowledges this relationship between its products and wearers with its philosophy that "Everyone's got a story. And for every story, there's a Ray-Ban".
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