90 Years of Aviator Sunglasses: From Military Innovation to Timeless Style

It all began with a problem. In the early 1930s, military pilots flying at high [...]

The American Optical Original Pilot: the First Sunglasses on the Moon

When Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon and declared, “That’s one small step for a [...]

The Origins of Aviator Sunglasses

American Optical began manufacturing eyewear designed for new modes of transportation as early as 1907—these [...]

How did the Saratoga glasses become legendary?

Sometimes, a classic object worn by a legendary figure takes on an aura of its [...]

What were Malcolm X’s iconic glasses?

So, which glasses did Malcolm X wear? He wore the American Optical Sirmont so consistently [...]