Before Top Gun turned the Aviator into a sales phenomenon, another Tom Cruise film had already cemented a Ray-Ban frame in the pop-culture firmament. In Paul Brickman's 1983 coming-of-age drama Risky Business, Cruise as Joel Goodsen slid across a hardwood floor in his socks, a white button-down, and the Ray-Ban Wayfarer RB2140 — and the image became one of the defining moments of eighties cinema.
The RB2140 had already been a cult item for three decades, but Risky Business took the bold acetate frame from subcultural staple to mainstream icon seemingly overnight. Its trapezoid front, glossy finish, and dark tinted lenses gave Cruise's character an air of transgressive cool — a teenager borrowing the confidence of adulthood before he had earned it. The Wayfarer's subsequent sales surge confirmed what Hollywood has always understood: the right frame on the right face, in the right scene, can shift culture.
The Ray-Ban Wayfarer RB2140 is one of the most iconic sunglasses models, crafted from durable acetate and defined by its distinctive trapezoidal shape. First introduced in the 1950s, it features bold lines and a slightly tilted front for a unique visual identity. Typically available with G-15, gradient, or polarized lenses, it provides reliable visual clarity and sun protection. The structured frame ensures a secure and comfortable fit for everyday wear.
