Ray-Ban Fast and Furious: Life at Speed

In the company of iconic Aviators, amazing Wayfarers, and, for instance, musical Clubmasters, it’s easy to forget that among sunglasses, there are simple and minimalist models whose primary purpose isn’t just accessories and image but protection and confidence.

Perhaps that’s exactly what Ray-Ban Fast and Furious represent, giving their wearer the confidence to handle even high-speed races.

A Little Vin Diesel Never Hurts

The model’s name undoubtedly comes from the well-known English phrase "fast and furious," meaning "swift and energetic."

However, the events of 2001 give us reason to believe that it wasn’t just the idiom that inspired Ray-Ban designers. That was the year the legendary action film *The Fast and the Furious*, directed by Rob Cohen, hit theaters, starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker as the lead street-racing thieves.



The movie’s English title is, of course, "The Fast and the Furious." So, it’s easy to speculate that these "fast and furious" heroes inspired the creation of this model from the world-renowned brand.

From Sports Courts to Fashion Runways

The Fast and Furious model comes in a propionate (plastic) frame, which is lightweight, durable, hypoallergenic, tactile, and adjustable.

As for the lenses, they’re made of polycarbonate: impact-resistant (10 times more than mineral lenses), deformable (upon impact, the lens bends but doesn’t shatter into shards that could harm the eye), thermally stable, lightweight, and thin.



Thanks to the use of plastic as the main material in these "fast and energetic" glasses, they come in a variety of color options: matte or semi-transparent frames paired with gradient or solid lenses in different shades.

The model's distinguishing features lie in its shape. Initially, Fast and Furious could be considered relatives of the Predator, Balorama, and Olympian models — men’s sunglasses with streamlined frames that fit close to the face, and curved lenses that extend to the temples. This shape is associated with an active lifestyle, sports, or chasing down villains!

Later, Fast and Furious was improved. The lenses gained a more defined rectangular shape without the curved edges, and the frame became wider, visually more massive, and bold. This redesign made the model appealing to women as well. Especially since, lately, models with small narrow lenses and large frames have been appearing more frequently on fashion runways.



This is how the brand envisions sunglasses for a fast and energetic life. If you agree, Ray-Ban Fast and Furious are ready to face life’s challenges with you!