RB3025 (Aviator)

Born for the skies. Immortalised on Earth.

  • 1937
    The Aviator debuts as a tool for U.S. Air Force pilots combating glare at altitude.
  • 1950s
    Adopted by Hollywood’s leading men — from James Dean to Marlon Brando.
  • 1986
    Tom Cruise dons the 3025 in "Top Gun," sending global sales soaring.
  • 2000s
    Revived by fashion icons and indie bands, proving its generational appeal.
Prototype military issue, circa 1937

A Frame Made for Flight

Originally commissioned by the U.S. military, the Ray-Ban Aviator wasn’t designed to be a fashion statement — it was about survival. Those teardrop lenses? Engineered to cover the entire field of vision and block sunlight from every angle at 30,000 feet.

But like all great designs, form and function fused. The 3025 became shorthand for American confidence, with its gold frame and green G-15 lenses dripping cool long before Instagram knew what to do with it.

Prototype military issue, circa 1937
Tom Cruise in Top Gun, 1986

Hollywood’s Favourite Wingman

Think “Aviator” and you think Top Gun. But the 3025’s reel-life résumé goes much deeper — Al Pacino in Serpico, Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver, practically everyone in the ‘70s and ‘80s with a swagger and a cause.

The frame’s cinematic charm lies in its duality: masculine and sensitive, daring yet classic. The thin metal arms and oversized lenses make it expressive but wearable — iconic without shouting.

Tom Cruise in Top Gun, 1986
Gold frame with pink flash lenses, 2020

Modern Takes on a Timeless Shape

Ray-Ban hasn’t let the Aviator sit still. It’s been remixed in every lens tint and metal finish imaginable — from mirrored gradients to matte gunmetal. And while purists stick with the G-15 or polarized brown, the beauty of the 3025 is that it evolves without ever losing its soul.

Today, it’s genderless, ageless, and still a guaranteed compliment-magnet. Whether you’re styling it with a leather jacket, linen shirt, or flight suit — the Aviator doesn’t care. It just works.

Gold frame with pink flash lenses, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Ray-Ban leaned hard into the Aviator’s military roots and cinematic clout. From print ads featuring steely-eyed pilots to slick lifestyle shoots drenched in California sunlight, the 3025 became synonymous with adventure, aspiration, and effortless American style.

Product placement in major films and series — especially in the '80s and early 2000s — helped cement it as the definitive sunglasses shape. And today? Influencers, editors, and stylists still treat it like gospel.

Notable Sightings

Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise

The Maverick look that sold millions.

Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston

Proof that the 3025 is genderless and timeless.

Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro

An iconic look from "Taxi Driver" (1976).

Vintage Ray-Ban Aviator ad
Original 1940s advertisement for Ray-Ban Aviators
Model wearing Ray-Ban Aviators on the runway
Fashion week appearance, modern gold frame with gradient lenses
Close-up of Aviator G-15 lenses
Detail of G-15 lenses and double bridge structure

Featured Products

Ray-Ban Aviator Classic
Ray-Ban Aviator Classic

Model RB3025 001/58

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Ray-Ban Aviator Flash Lenses
Ray-Ban Aviator Flash Lenses

Model RB3025 112/19

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Ray-Ban Aviator Gradient
Ray-Ban Aviator Gradient

Model RB3025 001/3F

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