Ray Ban
The Big Optician Newcastle is one of Newcastles main RayBan stockist. Both Big Optician Newcastle stores have a large selection of RayBan sunglasses and spectacle frames in stock.
Ray Ban was founded in 1937 after Lieutenant John McCready returned from a balloon flying mission in the 1920's and complained that the sun had permanently damaged his eyes. He wanted to create a type of sunglasses that would not only provide superb protection from the sun but also look elegant and stylish.
Ray Ban's were later introduced into the USA Army Air Corps, where their pilots immediately adopted the sunglasses and they became an essential part of standard issue kit.
RayBan sunglasses are one of the most recognised sunglass brands in the world. It is the fastest selling sunglass brand at The Big Optician Newcastle.
Hundreds of pairs of Ray Bans have made appearances in Hollywood films, the first dates back to the 1961 movie, Breakfast At Tiffany's starring Audrey Hepburn. Ray Ban have also featured in the films: Top Gun; The Blue Brothers; Risky Business; Reservoir Dogs; Men In Black, amongst a multitude of others. Check out the must-see Ray Ban 5 minute movie on Youtube.
Ray Ban remains a favourite amongst world leaders and celebrities. U.S. President Barack Obama has been repeatedly photographed wearing his Ray Ban shades. Most recently President Obama was seen during his Christmas 2009 family holiday in Hawaii wearing his Ray Ban Olympian 11 Deluxe sunglasses.
Pixie Lott was pictured enjoying the LA sunshine in January 2010. Pixie was wearing a fantastic pair of Ray Ban Wayfarer Rare Prints 2140 in Yellow, whilst Elin Nordegren was seen also in January spending some family time with hubby Tiger Woods and kids in Windermere, Florida. Erin who was looking as elegant as ever, despite the recent domestic turmoil, was wearing a pair of over sized Ray Ban CATS 5000 model 4125 in stylish black.
Simon Cowell and Russell Brand have both been spotted in LA during December wearing their Ray Bans. Simon was later pictured in the not so sunny Newcastle upon Tyne in January 2010 still wearing his Rayban aviators. Incidentally, like Erin, Russell was also wearing Ray Ban CATS 5000 (photographed as he was leaving Hollywood's Viper Room recently) proving Ray Ban is a truly unisex brand.
Ray Ban is popular on both sides of the Atlantic and with A Listers of all ages. Lady GaGa and Fearne Cotton were both photographed in London during December 2009 wearing the New Clubmaster RB2186 in Red Havana.
Keith Little owner of The Big Optician Newcastle said 'Wearing sunglasses is not only about looking good it is also a key way of protecting your eyes from damaging UV light. Anyone with children needs to have UV eye protection for their kids front of mind. RayBan design some of the coolest sunglasses on the market, and with their RayBan Juniors, they have combined their up to the minute eye for what is cool, with 100% UV protection for children. If you want to ensure your childs eyes have optimum protection against the sun, whilst still retaining their unique sense of fashion, then a pair of RayBan Juniors fits the bill'
Ray Ban produce spectacle frames as well as sunglasses. Their collections include glasses for men, women, teenagers and kids. All of the Ray Ban collections are available at The Big Optician Newcastle.
Vogue
Vogue is an exciting designer eyewear collection at an exceptionally good price point. Vogue frames are Italian designed and manufactured, taking much of its inspiration from designers such as Prada.
As the name suggest, the range is part of the Vogue magazine family. The Vogue eyewear styles are trendy and stylish with wide appeal. Vogue glasses and sunglasses tend to be small fitting and so are great for petite women and teenagers who want a trendy, designer frame without the usual designer price tag. The Big Optician stocks an extensive range of Vogue glasses and sunglasses that all come with a Vogue spectacle case and cleaning cloth.