The classic and supremely chic aviator shades that have made an appearance every summer fashion season starting with a bang after the hit Box office success of Tom Cruise-starring Top Gun have received many accolades and twists throughout the years.
Whether you're a fan of the classic, vintage style, which the real aviation specialists of the army wear, or are more into the funky, flexible mixes others have added, these aviator sunnies have something for everyone.
The fold-up, fringed, and hybrid aviators are of a new generation of eyewear inspired by the classic design. With a few twists, the old-fashioned eye-gear has remained vital and relevant as the years go by. Aviators now have new life being sported by hipsters, trend-setters, and everyday people alike.
33 Avid Aviator Sunnies
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Classy Vintage Shades
Rock the Michael Bastian for RE Sunglasses 2011 Collection this Summer
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Versatile Vintage Menswear
Daniel Holfeld Shoots Hot Men in the Sharp Dressed Man Pictorial
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Dripping Aviators
Sheefun Chan Designs Vampire-Inspired Sunglasses
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Stylish Silhouetted Shades
Ksubi Eyewear 2011 Summer Collection Redefines Cool Sunglasses
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Dirtied Model Spreads
Tom Munro Shoots a Muddy Karolina Kurkova for Vogue Spain January 2011
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Modern Vintage Eyewear
RVS by V Updates Old Classics in Sleek Contemporary Forms
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Splattered Sunglasses Collaborations
The Anthony Lister Colab Collection is Funky Yet Classic
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Gold-Plated Shades
The Linda Farrow Luxe Sunglasses Feature Luxury Frames
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Reflective Marketing Campaigns
The Riviera Hotel Uses Mirrored Stickers for Promotion
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Lampshade Made of Aviators
Celebrity Lamp
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Pop Icon Pintraits
The Pin Art Portraits by Philip Karlberg are Full of Personality
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Incognito Army Frames
The Trussardi 1911 Sunglasses Will Have You Ready for Battle
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Racing Rally Shades
The Limited Edition 9five x Gumball 3000 Sunglasses are Super Slick
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DIY Shade Designs
'Her New Leaf' Blog Shows How to Easily Spruce up Any Sunglasses
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Fringed Eyewear
Bless Duo Fringe Glasses Go On Sale
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Sultry Sunglasses Collaborations
The Linda Farrow x Agent Provocateur Eyewear Collection is Retro
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Limited Edition Aviators
22 Karat Gold Ray-Ban Ultra to Mark 20th Anniversary
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Revamped Retro Aviators
Iconic Shades Get a Modern Touch for Ray-Ban Summer 2010
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'Mad Men'-Inspired Glasses
The Randolph Engineering Ad Man Sunglasses are Super Dapper
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Sci-Fi Comedy Mash-Up Apparel
The HANgover T-shirt Fuses Star Wars with the Hangover
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Stylish Geek Glasses
St Liberty Men's Goods HK-1 Sunglasses Have Fun Details
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Gold Gilded Glasses
The Giorgio Armani 22-Karat Gold Aviators are Stylish
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Stylish 3D Aviators
Look3D Gives You the 3D Experience Minus The Dorky Box-Rimmed Glasses
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Collapsible Classic Sunnies
The Ray-Ban Foldable Aviators are a New Endeavor for The Brand
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Hybrid Aviator Shades
Maison Martin Margiela's Acetate Aviator is a Combo of Style
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$45,000 Automotive Shades
Glam Up with the Bentley x Estede Sunglasses
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Wrap Aviators
A Sporty and Stylish Twist on Retro Sunglasses for Spring 2010
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Refined Rebellious Fashion
Yigal Azrouel Fall Winter 2012 Women's Collection Merges Polish & Edge
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Rosy Booze Sunglasses
Mosley Tribes for Moet & Chandon Pair Fine Wine and Fashion
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Matching Sunglasses to Cocktails
Deussen Combines Eyewear Style with Summer Libations
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Charitable Rose-Colored Glasses
These MYKITA for Japan Franz Sunglasses Aid Japan Relief Efforts
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Shady 80s Frames
Silver Lining Opticians Resurrect, Tweak Rodenstock Aviators
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Sunglass-Inspired Reflectors
The Aviator Mirror is a Cool Fashion Accessory for the Home
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The Charitable Pray for Japan Red Cross Shirt
Broken Flag Advertising
These Help Japan Posters Transcend All Language Barriers
Recycled Skateboard Shades
Holloway SK8 Sunglasses are Decked-out Frames
12 Modern Mona Lisa Remixes
From Guido-Inspired Artwork to Fancy Star Wars Portraits
Classy Vintage Shades
Rock the Michael Bastian for RE Sunglasses 2011 Collection this Summer
Classy Casual Ensembles
The H&M FW Further Look Collection Offers Toasty Warm, Versatile Menswear
Chic Eye-Catching Caps
These Hats by Stephen Jones Millinery Will Turn Heads
Intricate Sci-Fi Portraits
Daniel Newman's 'Quakerwars' Pays Tribute to Star Wars
Dapper Dude Editorials
'A Man to Suit' Makes Formal Dress Look Off-the-Cuff
Divine Darth Vader Drawings
Religious Star Wars Imagery is Making Sith Lords Holy
29 Dope Daft Punk Innovations
From Coca Cola Bottles to Tied-Up Fashiontography
Tropical Cuban Hipster Eyewear
SUPER Flat Top Havana Sunglasses Brings the Vacation Home
Charity Designer Apparel
Sales from the Stussy x Fragment Design Shirt Go to Red Cross for Japan
Electric-Hued Shoots
The Jeremy Wardlaw and Leebo Freeman Spread is Eye-Catching
Upcycled Skate Deck Shades
These Vuerich Brothers Sunglasses Use Extreme Sports for Inspiration
Pantless Posh Fashion Shoots
The Sol Sanchez Citizen K International Editorial is Cheeky
Silly Couture Captures
Shape Up by Luke Irons Encourages Fun with Haute Fashion
Bright Sunnies Spreads
The Hana Soukupova Elle Italia Editorial Keeps You Shaded in Style
Colorfully Classic Sunnies
Massada's SS 2011 Sunglasses are Ideal for Summer
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From Educational Magnifying Glasses to Digital Camera Sunglasses
Stylish Silhouetted Shades
Ksubi Eyewear 2011 Summer Collection Redefines Cool Sunglasses
Chic Lumber Shades
The Woodzee Wooden Sunglasses are Fashionably Eco-Friendly
Modern Vintage Eyewear
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Chic Bad Girl Collections
The Chadwick Bell Fall 2012 Collection is Perfect for Party Girls
Yarn-Bombed Shades
Proceeds from the Sunglass Hut Knitta Collection Goes to OneSight
Super Thrifty Sunnies
The Madewell Sunglasses Line Features Affordably Stylish Shades
Maned Hairbrush Marketing
The Biothymus F Anti Hair Loss Scalp Serum Ads are Sensitive and Silly
Typographic Character Portraits
The 'Worth a Thousand Words' Illustrations Evoke Famous Phrases
Dark Motorcycle-Inspired Duds
The Kimberly Ovitz Fall 2012 Collection is Edgy and Cool
Gold-Plated Shades
The Linda Farrow Luxe Sunglasses Feature Luxury Frames
Slick Hipster Styles
The Topman 2011 FW Collection for Men Boasts Bold Prints & Slim Fits
Roadkill Canine Ads
Society for Abandoned Animals 'Dead Dogs' Campaign Takes it to the Streets
Preppy Punk-Rock Pieces
The Kelly Wearstler Fall 2012 Collection is Gorgeous and Youthful
18 Attractive Aviator Editorials
From Fly Boy Photoshoots to Glamorous Aviator Galleries
Oversized Spectacles Advertising
This Fidelity 401K Plan Campaign Shows You a Big Future
Vintage Designer Frames
Comme des Garcons x Cutler & Gross Brings Back a New Classic Style
Retro Baseball-Inspired Frames
The Oliver Peoples O Malley Sunglasses Take You Back to the 60s
Double-Framed Eyewear
The '4occhi Glasses' Accommodate Two Different Prescriptions
Villainous Vacation Videos
This Darth Vader Disneyland Video is Full of Laughs
Eccentric Headdress Lookbooks
The Sass & Bide 2011 Eyewear Campaign Exudes Photobooth Fun
Deceptive Designer Disguises
The Ayaka Nishi Cell Masks are Inspired by Nature
12 Bizarre Human Hair Fashion Statements
From Human Hair Gowns to Hairy Sun Shields
Censor-Like Sunnies
Urban Outfitters' 'Embarrassing Photo Protective Sunglasses' Hide You
Perfectly Placed Pin Art
US Artist Katie Lewis Creates Beautiful Pieces with Simple Materials
Deliciously Dangerous Shoots
Vijat Mohindra Shoots a Gun-Wielding Editorial for Factice #8
Piled-On Pattern Fashion
The Gary Graham Fall 2012 Release is Chaotic in the Best Way
Heritage Patterned Eyewear
The SHWOOD x Pendleton Canby Sunglasses Boast Engraved Wood Frames
Charitable Law Jewelry
The B-Side Japan Relief Necklace Celebrates Immigration and Unity
Asymmetrical Eyewear
These New Frames by SUGARKANE are Boldly Seductive
Pop Icon Pintraits
The Pin Art Portraits by Philip Karlberg are Full of Personality
10 Hip Handcrafted Shades
From Vintage-Like Glasses to Opulent Organic Sunshades
Incognito Army Frames
The Trussardi 1911 Sunglasses Will Have You Ready for Battle
Racing Rally Shades
The Limited Edition 9five x Gumball 3000 Sunglasses are Super Slick
The Future of The Brand
Mike Walsh Discusses the Importance of the Consumer in Business
Rapper Tack Renderings
The Andre Woolery Push Pin Art is Prickly Portraiture
Classy Danish Shades
These Han Union Sunglasses Update Vintage European Looks
Versatile Vagabond Lookbooks
The Moschino Men's Autumn/Winter 2011 Campaign Shows Variety
Intricate Intergalactic Collections
The Michael Angel Fall 2012 Collection is Mind-Blowing
Militaristic Amphibian Shades
The Oakley Jupiter Camo Series Draws Inspiration from the Office Pet
Playful Toy Chests
Pin Pres Makes Cleaning Up Fun for Kids
Dapper Cabin Catalogues
The Otis James Lookbook Features a Cozy Collection for Fall
Chic Wooden Shades
Waiting For The Sun Deux Glasses Revamp the Gregory Peck Frame
Marvelous Mid-Priced Sunnies
The Paul Frank Sunglasses are Stylishly Affordable and Playful
Natural Disaster Charity Tees
Support Japan's Relief Efforts With this Help Japan T-Shirt
Retro Policeman Shades
The Cutler & Gross Spring/Summer 2012 Collection Mixes Bold with Vintage
Customized Eyewear Arms
A.C.E.S. Sunglasses by Arnette are Fun to Mix and Match
Retro Glamor Shades
The ISSON SS 2012 Collection Guards Your Eyes and Your Fashion Sense
Beautiful Billowy LBDs
The Rachel Comey Fall 2012 Line is Full of Oversized Wearable Pieces
Irresistible Advertising Tactics
Bob Parsons Demonstrates How to Market a Brand Successfully
English Schoolboy Ensembles
The Mackintosh Philosophy FW11 Offers Crisp and Tailored Fashion
Beer-Opening Sunglasses
Brewsees Eyewear Makes the Perfect Accessory for a Beach Party
Interchangeable Aviator Shades
Change up Your Style with the Ray-Ban Flip Out Sunglasses
Pixelated Alien Mancessories
Space Invader Cufflinks Dresses the Gentleman Retro Style
10 Millennium Falcon Marvels
From Empire-Fighting Kicks to Treats for Geeks
Rad Rave-Worthy Sunglasses
The Macetech ‘LED Matrix Shades’ Light up the Party
Do-Good Sunglasses
The SHAUNS SHADES ‘Buy One Give Sight' Mission is Inspiring
Assistive Listening Spectacles
Himri Glasses Make Sounds Visible to Users with Hearing Impairments
Jedi Master Papercrafts
The Origami Yoda Sculpture Brings the Sci-fi Icon to the Crafts World
Collapsible High-Fashion Shades
Burberry Bright Foldable Sunglasses Are Portably Convenient
Contemporary Sculpted Eyewear
Tom Ford 2011 Spring/Summer Sunglasses Are Fit for Any Modern Man
Artsy Tortoise-Shell Prints
The Cynthia Rowley Fall 2012 Line is Wearable and Fun
Eco-Friendly Elegant Ensembles
The Organic by John Patrick Fall 2012 Collection is Chic
Aqua Retro Eyewear
The Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses Feature Star-Quality Silhouettes
Anti-Squint Magnifying Shades
Dual Eyewear Sunglasses Block the Sun and Magnify LCD Screens
Snow-Battling Eyewear
The SUPER Winter Spring 2012 Sunglasses are the Perfect Shades for the Cold
Abrasive Restaurant Adverts
The Assim Assado 'Pork Beef Chicken' Marketing Campaign is Candid
Architecture-Inspired Eyewear
The Ron Arad PQ Eyewear Collection is Distinctive in its Design
Macrame Sunglasses
Austria-Based Designer Claude Bossett Creates Off-the-Wall Accessories
Gold Gilded Glasses
The Giorgio Armani 22-Karat Gold Aviators are Stylish
Stylish Kiddie Lookbooks
The Sons and Daughters Eyewear Collection Shows Hip Looks for Youngsters
Sweet-Issuing Billboards
The Mr. Kipling Cake Dispenser in London Uses Experiential Marketing
Spooky Alleyway Fashion Shows
The BLK DNM Fall 2012 Collection is Dark and Edgy
Astral Projection Toys
The R2D2 Planetarium Illuminates Our Galaxy On Your Wall
Handy Doorjamb Accessories
The 2nd Shift Key Plate Provides a Conveniently Placed
Olympic Hair Product Promoters
Eleven Female Athletes are the New Pantene Beauty Ambassadors
Charitable Summer Shades
TOMS One for One Campaign Donates to the Visually Impaired
Striped Honey Shades
Rock Vintage Styles With the Oliver Peoples Shean Sunglasses
Epic Fighter Condom Ads
The Prime 'Samurai, Viking, Gladiator' Campaign is Effective
Hipster Video Game Parodies
The Mario SXSW 2011 Film Bumper is a Quirky Twist
Biodegradable Luxury Lenses
These Gucci 'Liquid Wood' Sunglasses are Unexpectedly Eco-Friendly
Customized Upcycled Shades
Emilie Voirin at MUDAM Luxembourg Presents Recycled Sunglasses
Stylish Handmade Shades
The Janz and Cooper Eyewear Collection for Women is Simply Stunning
Retro Angular Shades
The IMKING Straight Edge Sunglasses Evoke Vintage Charm
Line-Drawing Eyeglasses
The Ksubi Eyewear Sigma Frames Appear Almost Two-Dimensional
Corked Push-Pin Creatures
Corkers Encourages Drinkers to Keep the Cork for Artistic Purposes
Charitable Crayon Sculptures
Diem Chau Offers Customized Work in Donation to Red Cross Japan
Retro Panoramic Cameras
The Spinner 360 Shoots Photos on 35MM Film Strips
Smiley Graffiti Relief Prints
The Andre x Japan Flag 'We Are Family' Poster Created to Aid Japan
Glamorous Old School Sunnies
The Henry Holland Le Specs Sunglasses will Give You Fierce Lashes
Charitable Rose-Colored Glasses
These MYKITA for Japan Franz Sunglasses Aid Japan Relief Efforts
Oversized Beach Viewers
Marc Moser Creates a Giant Pair of Wayfarers with Pink Lenses
Crystallized Designer Shades
Walter Van Beirendonck Crystal Cut Sunglasses Glimmers Stylishly
Stunning Crystallized Shades
The Swarovski Studded Sunglasses will Make You Feel Star-Worthy
Earthy Designer Shades
These Shwood x Ransom Canby Sunglasses Put Nature and Fashion in Harmony
Gaga-Inspired Glasses
The Versace Shades at Karmaloop are Reminiscent of the Pop Queen
Virtual Reality Sight-Improving Glasses
Intelligent Goggles Help the Visually Impaired Navigate
Basketball Star Sunglasses
The Dunkman Eyewear is a Collab Between Forever K Michael and Shaq
Luck of the Irish Sunnies
The Oakley St. Patrick's Day Frogskins Pay Tribute to the Emerald Isle
Magnificent Monthly Shades Services
The Monocle Order Offers Men Sunglasses for Life at a Discount
Clothespin Garbage Bins
Hommin's Clip Trashcan Offers a Simple Way to Dispose Waste