Ray-Ban Origin Story: Why It Was Created for U.S. Army Pilots ✈️😎 Did you know Ray-Ban sunglasses were originally created for the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1936? Pilots flying at high altitudes struggled with intense sunlight and glare, leading Bausch & Lomb to design the first anti-glare Aviator sunglasses. The name “Ray-Ban” literally means blocking the sun’s rays — and what started as military gear soon became one of the most iconic fashion accessories in history. From fighter pilots to Hollywo