Ray-Ban Laramie: From Wyoming with Love

Ray-Ban really cares about its customers! One of the proofs of this is the redesign of popular models to suit different face shapes. For example, Aviator evolved into Cockpit and Large, Clubmaster got a Cathy version, and Jackie Ohh was introduced with a second, smaller option.

The Wayfarer followed the same trend: in 2001, New Wayfarer was released, perfectly fitting smaller faces. But this was not the first change to this model. Much earlier, a more feminine, miniature version was introduced, called Ray-Ban Laramie.

The Winds of Change

The sixties are considered a period of change and revolution in Ray-Ban’s history: by 1969, the 30 offered pairs turned into a catalog of 50 models. During this time (the 1960s), two "edgy" models were introduced: the men’s Ray-Ban Meteor and the women’s "cat-eye" Laramie.



Interestingly, these sunglasses were named after the third-largest city in Wyoming, USA. The city itself was named after Jacques Laramie, a French-Canadian frontiersman, hunter, and fur trader. His fame stems from his legendary death: one story claims he was killed by Arapaho Native Americans, while another suggests he was slain by a fierce grizzly bear…

Closer to Optics

Strangely enough, the Ray-Ban Laramie model has nothing to do with its historical background.



These sunglasses, embodying retro chic, are unmistakably designed for women. The combination of mineral glass lenses and vintage-colored plastic makes this model an icon of the sixties. Additionally, a slightly modified Wayfarer shape paired with the sexy "cat-eye" contour and classic rivets makes this collection unforgettable and desirable.

At different times, it has been chosen by American actress Reese Witherspoon and Canadian model Nina Dobrev:



If you’re also captivated by the vintage femininity of this model, Ray-Ban Laramie is waiting for you in our store.