Ray-Ban Highstreet: the cult of urban streets

Ray-Ban offers a wide variety of models that differ in shape, color, lenses, temple size, and much more! But surprisingly, all this variety can be grouped into “categories” — style directions the brand follows: Icon (hero models, tested by time and fashion), Tech (a niche where Ray-Ban brings technical innovations), Active Lifestyle (a direction for sports and outdoor activities), and finally, Highstreet, the focus of this article.

So, Highstreet is a truly unique line of sunglasses where the most extraordinary and fashionable trends of the 21st-century cities have come together.

Up the street

In 1937, Ray-Ban produced its first pair of sunglasses. It was the Aviator model, the shape of which remains one of the most popular in the world of sunglasses.

The Highstreet collection was originally designed as a line of modernized aviators with added elements of contemporary fashion: in this line, plastic and wire frames began to be actively used.

It's important to understand that Highstreet is not one fixed shape with different colors. It's an eclectic mix of colors, formats, lens, and frame technologies. This fashionable direction gave the brand a great opportunity to combine high-quality production with the latest urban trends. After all, the word “Highstreet” in English translates to a major/expensive/high street.

Big city Ray-Ban

For Highstreet sunglasses, a key characteristic is that they not only protect against distortions but also improve image clarity to the most comfortable level for our eyes: increased contrast enhances sharpness many times over. In addition, the lenses in the “street” models repel 95% of UV radiation, protecting the retina from harmful effects.

As for the materials used for the lenses in this line, you can find models made of both glass and polycarbonate. Interestingly, many are equipped with a gradient effect that blocks sunlight from above while allowing clear vision at eye level and below — ideal for drivers!



Regarding the frame materials, again, Highstreet is available in both metal and plastic frames, with plastic being the predominant choice.

It’s worth noting that a distinctive feature of Ray-Ban’s plastic is its durability: the surface remains smooth and pleasant for a long time. This is achieved through polishing in a special drum for 5-10 days.



Such a review suggests that Ray-Ban Highstreet is no longer just an extension of another fashionable collection. It’s a fully-fledged line with its own recognizable style, beloved by Sarah Jessica Parker, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Downey Jr., and many others.

So, if you, like these stars, can’t imagine life without bustling roads and lively city streets, the Highstreet collection is made just for you!