Aviators are a type of sunglasses that were originally designed for military pilots to provide the best sun protection while flying. Today, the term “aviators” refers to the style of the frames, which is inspired by those original aviator sunglasses. 

Historically, the aviator style has incorporated large, teardrop-shaped lenses and a double bridge. But these days, you can find many variations of the style. Both eyeglasses and sunglasses come in the aviator shape, which is truly timeless.