Ray-Ban Predator: extraterrestrial visitors

Aviator, Wayfarer, and Clubmaster are not the only representatives of classic sunglasses. Of course, it’s hard for any other model to compete with their popularity, but as the saying goes, there's a buyer for every product.

Not very common yet easily recognizable, Ray-Ban Predator has its own audience and history.

Men [not only] in Black

Predator appeared in the 90s, a time when the brand actively implemented innovations in the production of sunglasses. The name, translating from English as “predator,” emphasizes their masculinity and aggressiveness.



Predator reached peak popularity in 1997 when Barry Sonnenfeld's sci-fi comedy *Men in Black* hit theaters, with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones battling alien invasions while never taking off these sunglasses.

Fun fact: modern costume rental shops in the U.S. offer “Men in Black” outfits, always equipped with an exact copy of Ray-Ban Predator.

Predators come in many forms

What characterizes this collection? Exclusively plastic frames (except for the metal RB 3241), a small streamlined shape (which allows the glasses to stay securely on the head), and rectangular lenses with rounded edges.

There are many variations of this model today. Predator and Predator 11 have been discontinued, replaced by Predator 2, available with both glass and polycarbonate lenses.

The brand also offers Predator 8: a version with a slightly curved brow line (some say this model looks sleeker, making it fit almost any face shape :-)):



The third variation is Predator J, always with mineral lenses in a trapezoidal shape:



Besides universal models, the Predator shape has been incorporated into a specialized sports collection:



As we can see, the brand has done a good job offering Predator sunglasses for every taste. They’re perfect for sports, tourism, hunting aliens, or just active leisure.

So, if you want to be ready for anything, prioritize comfort and utility, Ray-Ban Predator combines all these features in one package!