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Where to buy Tom Cruise's iconic aviator sunglasses from Top Gun: Maverick

By Allie Johnson

What sunglasses does Tom Cruise wear in Top Gun: Maverick?

In the 2022 movie "Top Gun: Maverick," Tom Cruise's fighter pilot character wears Ray-Ban Aviator Classics (model 3025), also known as the Ray-Ban original. He wears gold frames with green lenses, an iconic color combination that has become known as "Top Gun sunglasses."

History of Top Gun and Ray-Ban Aviators

Ray-Ban Aviators were created in the 1930s as pilot sunglasses to help shield aviators' eyes from the glare of the sun above the clouds. Over the years, Ray-Ban Aviators became an American icon, often spotted on celebrities from Audrey Hepburn and James Dean to Michael Jackson and Madonna.

Tom Cruise in Top Gun (Image credit: Luxottica)

So Ray-Ban Aviators were a natural fit for a movie about fighter pilots. In the 1986 blockbuster movie "Top Gun," Tom Cruise wore the same style of aviators that he wears in the 2022 movie "Top Gun: Maverick." Thanks to the popularity of the original "Top Gun" movie, both sunglasses sales and interest in military aviation took off. 

The movie "Top Gun" is based on the U.S. Navy's Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Course, also known as TOPGUN, at the Navy Fighter Weapons School. The school opened in California in 1969 to better train fighter pilots for combat in the Vietnam War. It became famous thanks to "Top Gun," and Ray-Ban Aviators also got their moment in the sun. 

READ MORE: Can Pilots Wear Glasses?

Tom Cruise, “Top Gun” and Ray-Ban

Before starring in "Top Gun," Tom Cruise already had ties with Ray-Ban. He wore a pair of classic Ray-Ban Wayfarers in "Risky Business," the racy teen comedy that came out three years earlier in 1983. 

In "Top Gun," Ray-Ban Aviators played a key part in Tom Cruise's style. His look was cool, tough and edgy. In addition to Cruise's Maverick, these other "Top Gun" characters also wore Ray-Ban Aviators:

"Top Gun sunglasses" — Ray-Ban Aviators with gold frames and green lenses.

Tom "Iceman" Kazansky, played by Val Kilmer ( Ray-Ban Shooter 3138 )

Nicholas "Goose" Bradshaw, played by Anthony Edwards ( Ray-Ban Caravan 3136 )

Marcus "Sundown" Williams, played by Clarence Gilyard (Ray-Ban Aviator 3513)

Ron "Slider" Kerner, played by Rick Rossovich ( Ray-Ban Aviator 3025 )

Air Boss Johnson, played by Duke Stroud (Ray-Ban Outdoorsman 3030)

The original "Top Gun" movie sent sales of Ray-Ban Aviators soaring. The brand reportedly saw sales skyrocket by 40% after the movie’s release — higher than an F-14 fighter jet with Maverick in the cockpit.

Who is Tom Cruise's Maverick?

In the 2022 movie "Top Gun: Maverick" and in the original 1986 movie "Top Gun," iconic American actor Tom Cruise plays Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. So, who is Maverick? He's a fictional lieutenant and fighter pilot at the U.S. Navy's "Top Gun" school for pilots. He's brave, charismatic and cocky.

Maverick is known for doing daredevil stunts in the air, playing volleyball in his free time, and for wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses . In the 1986 movie, his wingman is Nicholas "Goose" Bradshaw, a fellow fighter pilot who also wears aviators .

In the new Top Gun movie, Maverick returns to the Top Gun school as a flight instructor, still sporting his iconic aviators and the same edgy style from the original "Top Gun" movie.

Tom Cruise sunglasses: Where to buy

The best place to buy Tom Cruise's "Top Gun" aviators is the Ray-Ban website . They offer a huge selection of aviators, including the style and color combination Tom Cruise wears in "Top Gun: Maverick" and in the original .

The Aviator Classic sunglasses, sometimes known as "Tom Cruise aviators," come in 12 frame-and-lens combinations, including: 

Gold frames with green lenses

Black frames with black lenses

Silver frames with gray mirror lenses

Gunmetal frames with green lenses

Gold frames with blue lenses 

Gold frames with violet lenses

Ray-Ban also sells a variety of other styles of sunglasses, including the ones worn by other characters in "Top Gun: Maverick." For example, you can buy Ray-Ban Shooters or Ray-Ban Caravan Aviators. 

If you normally wear glasses for vision correction, you can also get Ray-Ban prescription sunglasses . In fact, you can buy Ray-Ban Aviator Classics with prescription lenses.

READ MORE: Aviator sunglasses: How do you wear them?

The importance of UV protection and quality sunglasses

Wearing quality sunglasses is just as important for you as it is for a fighter pilot.

That's because the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can hurt your eyes and the surrounding skin, possibly leading to cataracts, eye growths and skin cancer around the eyes. Wearing a pair of quality sunglasses, even on cloudy days, can help keep your eyes healthy.

Choose sunglasses that offer 100% protection from the sun's UVA and UVB rays. To cut down on glare, look for sunglasses with polarized lenses . Much like the glare pilots face while in the cockpit, glare reflected off water and other surfaces can make it hard to see clearly.

If you want prescription sunglasses , ask your optician what lenses and lens coatings will work best for your needs. No matter what sunglasses you get, make sure they will protect your eyes anytime you're in the sun, whether you're flying, driving or just lounging by the pool.

Notes and References

Ray-Ban: The history of the top-selling eyewear brand worldwide . EssilorLuxottica. Accessed April 2022.

It started in a parking lot: TOPGUN's history revealed . U.S. Department of Defense. January 2022.

How a pants-free Tom Cruise rescued Ray-Ban . CBC Radio. April 2018.

Top Gun (1986) plot . IMDB. Accessed April 2022.

Top Gun . Top Gun Official Website. Accessed April 2022.

Aviator Classic . Ray-Ban. Accessed April 2022.

The sun, UV light and your eyes . American Academy of Ophthalmology. June 2020.

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According to American Optical, the design has been worn by actual U.S. military pilots since 1958. Cruise is seen here wearing the silver-framed version of the glasses.

American Optical Original Pilot

Cruise’s previous Top Gun , which premiered 36 years ago this month (look at the actor and then let this fact sink in), led not only to a surge in military recruitment—at least according to Navy recruitment officials but also contributed to '80s aviation-style trends, including bomber jackets and, of course, aviator sunglasses. Ray-Ban's sales apparently jumped 40 percent after the film’s release. Bottom line: If you saw Top Gun in 1986, you either wanted to become a pilot or look like one.

Cruise has done both. He’s since retained a pilot’s license. For Top Gun: Maverick , Cruise even did his own flying, taking the camera into the cockpit and then up into the sky with him—no camera crew or stuntman required. (As producer Jerry Bruckheimer told The Hollywood Reporter , “Every time you see [Cruise] flying, that’s [actually] him in that jet.”)

At the premiere, Cruise exchanged Maverick’s Ray-Ban sunglasses for American Optical’s Original Pilot pair, a slightly updated version of the classic look.

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Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick Sunglasses

In the high-octane American action drama “Top Gun” from 1986 and its equally thrilling 2022 sequel “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise effortlessly slips into the role of the audacious Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, complete with the iconic Ray-Ban 3025 Aviator Classic sunglasses . These sunglasses, with their unmistakable teardrop shape, robust metal frame, and superior polarized lenses, transcend mere fashion accessories to become a symbol of Maverick’s daring spirit and unparalleled style. Following the debut of the original film, these Ray-Ban Aviators became a cultural phenomenon, driving up sales by an impressive 40% and earning the esteemed title of “Top Gun sunglasses.”

Maverick’s choice of eyewear has a storied heritage, dating back to their 1930s military inception, designed primarily to shield pilots’ eyes from the relentless glare of the sky. Marlene Stewart, the astute costume designer for “Top Gun: Maverick,” recognized the weighty significance of these sunglasses. She meticulously selected the perfect pair for Cruise, reflecting his well-known dedication to authenticity and detail. This rigorous selection process ensured that the Aviator Classics worn by Maverick were not just any sunglasses, but an integral facet of his character’s identity, emblematic of his tenacity and flair.

For those of you under the age of 30 you might not know that once upon a time, many many years ago, Tom Cruise was not yet a borderline crazy Hollywood ass but a cool, up and coming young heartthrob. Following on from cult favorites Taps and Risky Business, Cruise graduated to the big leagues with a feature length commercial for the Air Force, sunglasses and jumpsuits, Top Gun.

Top Gun was… well, it was awesome. Women loved it for the gung ho airmen in close-fitting flight suits. Men loved it for the high speed dog fights and endless, over the top machismo. In short, everyone loved Top Gun.

Looking back through the mists of time to the 1986 release of Top Gun there’s one thing that jumps out in my mind. The Top Gun sunglasses. Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell (Tom Cruise) and many other cast members spent much of the movie in what could accurately be described as the coolest damned sunglasses ever to grace a face.

Naturally, in the years since the theatrical release of Top Gun there has been a steady, constant supply of guys who think to themselves as the credits roll ‘Damn, I need to get myself a pair of those sunglasses’. In the case of many movies it can often be almost impossible to find the details of costumes and accessories – costume designers usually aren’t eager to give away their secrets – but in the case of the Top Gun sunglasses it couldn’t be easier.

Maverick’s sunglasses, as worn throughout Top Gun, are an example of the timeless classic Ray Ban 3025 Aviators with gold frame.

I remember getting my first pair of Ray Ban Aviators just a couple of months following the release of Top Gun in 1986. A wealthy uncle who’d forgotten too many birthdays splashed out on a pair (the $100 price tag at the time was a little too steep for my 16 year old pocket). I remember the first time I went for a spin on my bike wearing the Aviator’s – my neighbour called out to me as I left the yard, ‘Hey, cool Top Gun sunglasses!’ Since then, even though Ray Ban Aviators have appeared in countless movies, TV shows and on the faces of friends, family, strangers and celebrities for decades, I’ve always thought of Aviators as ‘Top Gun Sunglasses’.

The complete list of sunglasses used in Top Gun (1986)

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

In the highly anticipated sequel Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Tom Cruise once again dons the iconic Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses that he wore in the original Top Gun film released in 1986. Known for his signature aviator shades, Cruise’s character Pete “Maverick” Mitchell continues to sport the timeless and stylish eyewear that has become synonymous with the Top Gun franchise.

The decision to have Cruise wear the same sunglasses in the sequel pays homage to the classic film and adds an element of nostalgia for fans of the original. The aviator style, with its distinctive tear-drop shape and metal frame, perfectly captures the essence of Maverick’s character as a daring and enigmatic naval aviator.

These Ray-Ban Aviators, specifically the model 3025 (Aviator Classic), have become an enduring symbol of coolness and have remained a popular choice among fashion-conscious individuals over the years. The popularity of these sunglasses soared after the release of the first Top Gun film, and they have since become synonymous with Maverick’s character and the Top Gun brand.

The Aviator sunglasses not only add to Maverick’s iconic image but also serve a practical purpose. As a naval aviator, Maverick needs reliable eye protection against the sun’s glare and other elements when flying at high altitudes. The Ray-Ban Aviators with polarized lenses provide the necessary protection while exuding a classic and effortlessly stylish look.

Tom Cruise’s association with the Aviator sunglasses has cemented their status as a timeless and fashionable eyewear choice. The fact that he continues to wear them in the sequel pays tribute to the enduring appeal of both the actor and the iconic eyewear.

The decision to maintain continuity in the character’s style from the original film reinforces the connection between the two movies and underscores the nostalgic appeal for fans. It allows longtime followers of the franchise to relive the excitement of the original while experiencing the new and thrilling story of Top Gun: Maverick.

With the release of Top Gun: Maverick, it is expected that the Ray-Ban Aviators will once again see a surge in popularity, as fans rush to emulate Maverick’s iconic look. Whether you’re a fan of the Top Gun series or simply appreciate classic and stylish eyewear, the Aviator sunglasses continue to be a timeless choice that captures the essence of Maverick’s legendary character.

The complete list of sunglasses used in Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

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33 thoughts on “ Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick Sunglasses ”

Those are Randolph Enginerring Aviators. NOT Ray Ban.

I get it. This is a AM site but at least get your facts right.

James says:

Another commenter suggested that they are American Opticals, so there is certainly more than one opinion on that. And there is no official statement from the production about which sunglasses he actually wore.

I still strongly believe them to be Ray-Bans for two reasons:

1) Tom Cruise is known for wearing Ray-Bans in many of his movies.

2) Any trustworthy source that I can find describes them as Ray-Bans.

http://theweek.com/articles/469629/stories-behind-10-famous-product-placements

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20150708-the-enduring-appeal-of-aviator-sunglasses

In any case, Ray-Ban 3025 Aviators are easy to find, of good quality, and very close to those used in Top Gun.

If anyone else has some thoughts on this matter, please add a comment below.

Paul Davies Aviation Historian/Pilot. says:

Confirmed by many sources, including Ray Ban themselves, and Baush and Lomb who made the originals in the USA. Model number is RB3025-L0205 in 58mm Gold Frame and G15 Dark Green Glass lenses. Even their competitor:Randolph Engineering confirm the Movie used Ray Bans but they supplied many other movies. The sequal due out as Top Gun Maverick but known as TOPGUN 2 shows him wearing Ray Bans. The confusion is due to different lighting showing the Gold lens frames looking silver and with the production company scratching off the white Ray Ban wording logo on the lens to avoid blatant advertising. Both Ray Ban and Top Gun PR confirm used Ray Bans for both films.

michla says:

In addition to this guys comment randolph ebginering glasses have straight low nose bar and maverick has curved ones like Ray ban

Top Gun was about Navy Pilots not Air Force. The Air Force never takes off and lands on a ship.

Jay Dreiling says:

To Jr. They are indeed RL Aviators 3025’s. You too should get your facts straight before you jump on someone else. …….Shmuck 🙂

Erich says:

6 year late reply but your correct. 😁

Pooks says:

There is very little knowledge on what sunglasses they used in the movie. But, for a movie to ‘make sense’ or be ‘realistic’ on what sunglasses pilots would wear.. it would be American Optical or Randolph Engineering.

I pick American Optical. American Optical was used and still used by NASA and our American Forces. Why? The materials used is better than RayBan. All materials used are military grade. Why would our forces use cheap materials? The RayBan Aviator is a replica of the originator and a replica is always made with cheap materials. It would only make sense that Americans at that time period would want to wear USA Made products. There’s a reason why these sunglasses were only made for the Armed Forces. They were just the best in quality. The only reason I didn’t pick Randolph is that American Optical is older and was widely used by our Forces. It was the first sunglasses to go to the Moon.

Lets ask Tom Cruise?

Thanks for your comment!

I still believe the Top Gun sunglasses to be Ray-Bans, though. Product placement was well used in the 80s, so their choice of brand probably had little to do with the American Forces and NASA. After all, it is said that the movie single-handedly increased the sales of Ray-Ban 3025 by 40%.

Oh, I wish Tom Cruise someday would drop a comment on this question.

Robert Williamson says:

He’s not correct but my guess is that he isn’t the sort of person that takes being corrected well.

Bausch & Lomb developed the first Aviator pilot’s glasses and eventually called them “Ray BAN” literally means that they were designed to ban the rays from pilots eyes.

Wikipedia agrees en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviator_sunglasses

There’s a good history here grailed.com/drycleanonly/aviator-sunglasses-top-gun-history

They were worn by the military in WW2 and by General Douglas Mcarthur. pinterest.co.uk/pin/782359766489192495/

I think he’s just read some advertising material for American Optical and bought it.

The original “Aviators” didn’t have tear drop lenses at all. Randolf Engineering has been supplying US military pilots with original Aviators since at least the 70’s. They’re designed with bayonet style temple frames to fit under flight helmet and combat gear. Robert Duval is wearing them for example in Apocalypse Now. But the model “Concorde” which is also made by Randolph Engineering is the modern version of what Ray Ban calls its 3025 “Aviators”. I own Randolph Engineering and Ray Ban sunglasses and both manufacturers are fantastic in my opinion

jesse. says:

I wanted the sunglasses that Jon Hamm wore on Mad Men, which are not Carvans like he is wearing in Top Gun (you can see the Ray Ban tagging) I bought the American Optics, because I bet that Don Draper wore the same sunglasses as astronauts.

I think the movie very clearly has a Ray Ban tie in.

MattyC says:

Pooks….obviously never has been in the military. Very little of any military equipment supplied is of highest standard. It’s of ‘best budget’. It’s why most of the guys in the Army buy their own boots – issued ones are shit. And the military doesn’t issue sunglasses (well Australian anyway).

Randolph Engineering is still under contract with the US Navy making sunglasses. Original “Aviators”, not the tear drop styled Ran Ban 3025’s seen in Top Gun.

Just found this post. They are definitely NOT AOs. The nose piece wire and top wire on the frame are too close together comparing your pics above with AOs website pics. The nose piece wire tends to favor Ray Bans. Ray Ban had a contract to supply the US military with pilot glasses until 1982 when RE took over and has had it since. It is possible that the sunglasses are cheap knockoffs since the “Ray Ban” printing is missing from the right lens although the costumer could have removed it. Other styles worn by other actors would also support Ray Bans as I remember seeing Cubmaster and Shooter styles worn by other “pilots”. And for “Pooks”… Ray Ban in ’85-’86 was owned by Bausch & Lomb and were US made.

bob lee swaggard says:

if they did use Ray-Ban glasses in top gun, they scrapped the white lettering off the right eye lens. But if you buy Ray-Ban sunglasses today they will not be like the glasses from the 1980s Bausch & Lomb sold the company to Luxottica in 1999.I have owned 5 Ray Bans that were made by Bausch & Lomb and 1 Luxottica pair. in my opinion the Bausch & Lomb glasses were heavier and better made then the Luxottica crap for sale today. my 5 Bausch & Lomb glasses i lost 3, 1 pair fell off the top shelf of my wall locker and hit the concrete lenses first and shattered the 2 lenses. my final Bausch & Lomb glasses were my first I ever owned handed down to me by my uncle he bought the outdoorsman II glasses in 1967 while in the Air Force so i put them away as soon as i learned i could buy my own glasses in the PX for about half the price people paid in the civilian world. When i lost my last pair of B&L glasses( i had those from 1996- 2009) i bought a pair to replace them not knowing of the Luxottica purchase of the company, i lost the Luxottica glasses in 2017, and rather then buy another poorly made glasses from Luxottica, i got out my 1967 glasses and bought a new old stock pair of lenses for the B&L frame that i still had kept away with my uncles old glasses. id rather buy a old pair of B&L glasses then buy a new Luxottica pair

Paul Davies says:

I purchased the original 1986 American B and L made glass etched lens, metal Gold frame ones also. The new ones are not of the same quality but still good. I am getting some eyewear retainer lanyards for mine after reading your message. The Outdoorman version had tight loops fitting around and under behind the ear to keep them on if you looked down. I always thought these were for when doing aerobatics! Cannot wait – although had to for two years of postponement of the film sequel: TopGun Maverick. Trailers are worth watching also. I was a regular pilot at the time of the original and return to flying next year so a full circle journey for Tom and I.

They are vintage Ray Ban made between 1960’s and 1970’s era by Baush and Lomb and made in the USA. Model number is RB3025-L0205 in 58mm Gold Frame and G15 Green lenses.

Correct. TopGun TopMan!

Cruseman says:

Definetly Ray-Ban 3025 in ancient B&L made in USA Times. Take a deep look at the short bottom nose bar piece – it’s typical curved Ray-Ban style. AO and Randolph are using linear bars.

Scott Thrower says:

Fantastic detailed page! (“He did it right …”)

Have you considered starting a post/thread about the sunglasses worn in the NEW Top Gun: Maverick movie being filmed ( for 2020 release ) ? Some set photos are already leaked! Would love to hear this group’s thoughts! Thanks

Thanks for your question.

Of course we need to address the new Top Gun: Maverick (2020) movie! It will probably not be a separate post, but an update to this one. I have only seen the picture from his Twitter account where he turns his head away. I think we need more for it to be relevant. You are always welcome to share your thoughts!

Tom Cruise is wearing his original, or newer version Ray Ban RB3025 Gold framed glasses in G15 Green-grey glass lenses. Original made in USA around 1980s, newer ones made in Italy and Worldwide under licence. Ray Ban will have publicity ready or already out as I write this in December 2020. Top Gun Maverick trailers confirm this also.

Sergio says:

I cannot say if those are Ray Ban or not, but I think they are. It would not make much sense to use the rest of aviator-kind models by Ray Ban for other characters (Shooter, Caravan, Outdoorsman…) and use other brand for the Aviator model.

Andrew says:

These are without doubt Ray Ban RB3025 L0205 in Gold Frame and Dark Green G15 lenses sans white Ray Ban Logo on right lens. FYI, if you want to remove that white Ray Ban logo from the lens you can easily do so by using a penny and carefully scratching it off. The penny is soft enough so it won’t scratch the glass lenses. This works on all other lenses made of glass without any flash or mirror coating. I did this on a pair of Ray Ban and Randolph Aviator sunglasses and in my opinion look way better without that logo there.

Some say Tom Cruise wore grey lens gold framed Ray Ban RB3025 but most of the stills show green light filtering when he is sideways frontal to camera. Yet glasses look very dark? Some say they used reflective mirror lenses but that does not seem right. All the evidence I could get points to you being right. These were original USA made B and L Ray Bans with Gold metal frames, Glass Dark green G15 Lenses and etched into the frames with the size, B and L USA and other detailing. The white “Ray Ban” was removed presumably to avoid claims of blatant advertising?

Kirsten says:

What about Charlotte Blackwood’s (Kelly McGillis) sunglasses?

Dakota says:

Hey i just need some advice, i’m 15 and i’m wondering if it is worth it to buy a pair of ray ban model 3025’s? Is there any other glasses that would be just as good for a lesser price?

Much appreciated Dakota L.

In this article in Inc. the CEO of Randolph Engineering specifically says that Tom Cruise’s sunglasses in Top Gun are Ray Ban…

‘www.inc.com/leigh-buchanan/randolph-engineering-massachusetts-military-eyewear-main-street.html’

GQ also describes them as Ray Ban RB3025…

‘www.gq.com/story/tom-cruise-top-gun-maverick-sunglasses’

Good man. I found all those and more confirming these were, in 1986 Ray Ban RB2025 Green G15 Lens, possibly Polarised? with Gold metal frames and the Ray Ban white painted logo removed to avoid claims of blatant advertising although much was done in PR between the film people and the Ray Ban company-then and since the owners changed from Baush and Lomb which, by 1985-86 were still made in the USA. Model number is RB3025-L0205 in 58mm Gold Frame and G15 Green (Glass) lenses. The new film: Top Gun Maverick/TOPGUN 2 shows him wearing the same pair or an up to date pair of RB3025 in Gold with green G15 AVIATOR tear drop Lenses. The Randolph Engineering company supplied glasses to many other movies however. Just waiting now to see the sountrack album. The Original TOPGUN Movie soundtrack when released went: “ballistic Mav!”.

Fred Romero says:

So… I guess a pair of (very similar) Bushnell aviator glasses won’t make the cut, huh? In another time and place (in the 70s & 80s) I was a Commercial rated pilot and Flight Instructor by day and a cop at night, and I wore my Bushnell glasses as part of the total image and they seemed to work just fine for both function and image. Upon reading this link I did a deep search in the garage and I found my old glasses… and after looking at them on me in the mirror I’m back baby, nothing cooler than an old pilot with strut and ‘tude!

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What is the name of the sunglasses that are worn by Jennifer Connelly in Top Gun 2?

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Hi there – the shades Miles Teller wore in the film, were they size 55mm or 58mm?

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How to buy Tom Cruise’s aviator sunglasses from ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

I feel the need ... the need to look like Maverick in my aviators.

By Scott Murdock | Published Jun 9, 2022 3:18 PM EDT

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Want to steal Tom Cruise’s ‘Top Gun’ look? You can.

Those of you who haven’t been living under a rock for the past two years have been patiently waiting for Tom Cruise and his signature aviators to return in one of the most highly-anticipated military movies in Hollywood history. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ promised all the chest-pounding action, clever one-liners, and heartwarming nostalgia America could handle, and it’s apparently delivering on that promise, with domestic sales at the box office surpassing $300 million .

It might be too late for us to earn our wings and pilot a F/A-18 Super Hornet against the future of aerial combat, but we can at least look the part. According to Marlene Stewart, the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ costume designer, Cruise was intimately involved in ensuring the Ray-Ban RB3025 aviators that Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell wore during the course of the film were perfect, from frame and lens color pairings to precise sizing. It’s no surprise that a man who’s famous for doing his own death-defying stunts would demand absolute perfection in every detail of his character’s appearance, too.

Now, you can steal that look — the same one that made aviators famous in 1986 when the original ‘Top Gun’ first premiered  — with the real deal from Ray-Ban. Right now, the Ray-Bans donned by Tom Cruise in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ can now be yours on Amazon . These premium shades are in sky-high demand, so just be thankful you can land a pair at all.

Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviators

Feast your eyes on them, folks. The Ray-Ban RB3025 is the model of aviators made famous in ‘Top Gun’ and celebrated in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ Feel free to mix and match frame and lens colors to match your personal style, or trust Tom Cruise’s taste and stick to the original gold over gray-green color scheme. Most people will prefer the 55-millimeter lenses, but oversized 58- and 62-millimeter lens widths are also available.

These aviators have a classic shape that’s been undeniably cool for generations. They’re as timeless as blue jeans and plain white tee-shirts. They’re as edgy as blacked-out Harleys and distorted electric guitars. And they look just as good in your dress uniform as they do during a pickup game of shirtless volleyball at the O-club. Will they ever go out of style? Maybe so, but not today.

Scott Murdock is a Task & Purpose commerce writer and Marine Corps veteran. Since 2020, he’s selflessly committed himself to experiencing the best gear, gadgets, stories, and alcoholic beverages in the service of you, the reader. Contact the author here.

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Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick sunglasses can be our wingman anytime

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After a long, protracted wait, Maverick: Top Gun is finally here. A slew of major blockbusters have all had their opening dates pushed due to COVID-19; a handful of recent theatrical releases, meanwhile, are getting fast-tracked to Video on Demand. But since the trailer dropped a whopping two years ago, Maverick has remained a shimmering ray of popcorn-chomping hope on the horizon, a high-octane, greased-up, beach-volleyball-playing, mach-two-with-your-hair-on-fire scorcher that promises a return to the heyday of the summer blockbuster . 

But the much-anticipated Top Gun sequel stands apart for another reason entirely. Cinephiles love to bemoan the dearth of originality in modern blockbusters; the most successful pictures, they’ll groan at you, are almost always paint-by-numbers sequels or lazy remakes or loose adaptations of some obscure Happy Meal toy from 1992 designed to tickle your brain’s warm nostalgic pleasure centers. Judging by the reviews, though, Maverick appears to be a shot-for-shot recreation of the original Top Gun (albeit laced with way, way more vertigo-inducing, real-deal stunt work )—and yet people are still losing their goddamn minds over this movie. Tom Cruise does not lose. His ego just keeps writing checks that his body miraculously continues to cash.

Along with Cruise, his old teeth-chomping adversary Val Kilmer, and a sweaty undercurrent of latent homoeroticism, the sequel is bringing back another vital piece of the Top Gun puzzle: Maverick’s iconic Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses . In the seven months after the first film dropped in 1986, sales of aviators reportedly jumped 40 per cent. It’s easy to see why: everybody, a slightly damp Tom Cruise especially included, looks great in a pair of aviators. The teardrop lenses flatter all face shapes, and the slender metal frames sync up perfectly with everything from a tight white tee and Levi’s to a heavily starched and pressed dress uniform. Like Cruise himself, they’re ageless and eternal.

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And if the buzz is to be believed, you’re going to want to buy your pair pronto. Assuming the excitement around this flick continues to build apace, and history repeats itself, waiting to see it before copping the shades will likely mean missing out on them entirely. (And remember—there are no points for second place.) Safer to secure ‘em now, before everyone and their uncle gets the same idea. Trust us: they’re going to look cool as all hell on an 80-foot IMAX screen, and they’ll look equally as cool on you all summer. They’re the best of the best, and they’ll make you better.

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Tom Cruise’s Sunglasses

Tom cruise and his iconic sunglasses.

It’s no secret that sometimes people seek inspiration from the sunglasses worn by their favorite celebrities. One iconic figure whose eyewear choices have left a lasting impact is none other than Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise.

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In this article, we delve into the realm of Tom Cruise’s sunglasses and explore the most popular styles he has sported both on the silver screen and in his everyday life. From his effortlessly cool aviators to sleek and modern designs, we’ll uncover the shades that have become synonymous with Cruise’s timeless style.

Get ready to discover the iconic sunglasses, including some from American Optical , that have captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts and movie lovers alike.

What Sunglasses Does Tom Cruise Wear in Real Life?

Tom Cruise has been spotted donning American Optical sunglasses on various occasions, including prestigious events like Wimbledon and the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain. Known for his impeccable style, Cruise’s choice of American Optical sunglasses reflects his appreciation for classic eyewear.

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American Optical is famous for its military-inspired aviator sunglasses. Cruise’s affinity for the Original Pilot showcases his preference for timeless and iconic designs. Whether he’s cheering on his favorite tennis players or immersing himself in the high-octane world of Formula One, Cruise’s American Optical sunglasses effortlessly blend functionality and fashion.

With their sturdy construction and high-quality lenses, these sunglasses provide optimal sun protection while exuding an air of understated sophistication. Cruise’s endorsement of American Optical further solidifies AO’s reputation as a go-to choice for those seeking both style and durability in their eyewear.

Tom Cruise Top Gun sunglasses

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Tom Cruise’s iconic sunglasses in “Top Gun” became an enduring symbol of cool. The aviator-style shades, known as the Ray-Ban Aviator 3025, exuded effortless style and added an extra dash of charisma to Cruise’s Maverick character.

With their sleek metal frames and teardrop-shaped lenses, these sunglasses captured the essence of ’80s aviation fashion. They became a must-have accessory for “Top Gun” fans, instantly recognizable and synonymous with Maverick’s rebellious spirit.

Even decades later, these sunglasses continue to epitomize the timeless allure of aviators and remain a testament to Cruise’s unforgettable portrayal in the film.

Tom Cruise Maverick Sunglasses

In the long awaited sequel “Maverick,” Tom Cruise plays the iconic role once again and dons a pair of sunglasses that command attention. The updated Ray-ban aviator design features a sleeker, more streamlined frame with a contemporary edge. The lenses, though still retaining the iconic teardrop shape, offer enhanced clarity and UV protection.

These sunglasses not only pay homage to the original “Top Gun” style but also reflect the evolution of Maverick as a character and the ever-changing trends in eyewear fashion.

Just like Cruise himself, these sunglasses exude confidence, style, and an unwavering sense of adventure.

Tom Cruise Risky Business Sunglasses

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Cruise’s sunglasses in “Risky Business” became synonymous with his character Joel Goodsen’s journey from an ordinary high school student to a risk-taking entrepreneur. The sunglasses featured a distinct wayfarer style with a black frame and dark tinted lenses. They perfectly embodied Joel’s newfound rebelliousness and confidence as he embraced his wild side.

The Ray-ban wayfarer sunglasses became an essential accessory, amplifying Joel’s cool and edgy persona throughout the film. Their popularity skyrocketed, with fans eagerly seeking to emulate the stylish and daring look. Even today, these sunglasses continue to represent a pivotal moment in Cruise’s career and remain an enduring symbol of youthful rebellion and unbridled ambition.

Tom Cruise Cocktail Sunglasses

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In the film “Cocktail,” Tom’s sunglasses exuded an undeniable sense of flair and sophistication. Sporting a pair of sleek Persol shades, Cruise’s character Brian Flanagan exuded a charismatic and confident vibe. The sunglasses featured a tortoiseshell pattern that added a touch of timeless elegance to his overall look.

Whether bartending or navigating the ups and downs of life, Brian’s sunglasses became a signature element of his style. The choice of these sunglasses perfectly captured the ’80s aesthetic, blending a retro charm with a modern twist.

Cruise effortlessly embodied the role of a charming bartender, and these sunglasses played a pivotal role in shaping his character’s image as he mixed cocktails and stirred up his own destiny.

What Sunglasses Does Tom Cruise Wear in American Made?

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In the film “American Made,” Cruise’s sunglasses served as a stylish accessory that complemented his character’s adventurous spirit. Donning a pair of classic aviators, Cruise’s Barry Seal exuded a cool and confident demeanor.

The Randolph Engineering sunglasses featured a metal frame with teardrop-shaped lenses, embodying the timeless appeal of aviator eyewear. They not only shielded Barry’s eyes from the sun but also added a touch of retro charm to his charismatic persona.

These sunglasses perfectly captured the era of the film, set in the 1980s, and emphasized the character’s role as a daring pilot navigating a world of danger and intrigue.

Tom Cruise Sunglasses Mission Impossible

Tom Cruise’s sunglasses in the Mission Impossible franchise have become a trademark of his character, Ethan Hunt. The sunglasses, often seen in intense action sequences, are typically black or dark tinted, and feature a sleek and sporty design. While specific brands and models may vary across the films, they consistently reflect the cutting-edge technology and high-performance style associated with the character.

These sunglasses not only add a touch of coolness to Ethan Hunt’s enigmatic persona but also serve a practical purpose, shielding his eyes from danger and providing a sense of anonymity during covert operations.

Whether he’s scaling skyscrapers or engaging in high-speed chases, Cruise’s sunglasses in Mission Impossible effortlessly blend form and function, reinforcing his status as a suave and skilled agent.

They have become an iconic accessory synonymous with the franchise, symbolizing the relentless pursuit of justice and the allure of the impossible.

Tom Cruise Sunglasses in Rain Man

In the film “Rain Man,” Tom Cruise wears a distinctive pair of sunglasses that added depth to the complex persona of his character, Charlie Babbitt. The Ray-ban Clubmasters exude a classic but bold style, showcasing Charlie’s trendy yet slightly rebellious nature.

As the film explored themes of self-discovery and brotherhood, these sunglasses became a symbol of Charlie’s journey from self-centeredness to empathy. The shades acted as a barrier between Charlie’s guarded exterior and the world, hinting at his vulnerability and the emotional walls he had built.

Cruise’s choice of sunglasses in “Rain Man” not only served as a fashionable accessory but also contributed to the character’s evolution, making them an integral part of the storytelling and enhancing the portrayal of a man coming to terms with his own identity.

Tom Cruise Knight and Day Sunglasses

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In the action-comedy film “Knight and Day,” Tom Cruise wears a pair of sleek Persol sunglasses that perfectly match the film’s adventurous tone.

These sunglasses not only shielded his eyes from the sun but also added a touch of mystique to his character, enhancing his enigmatic and charismatic presence on screen.

The choice of these sunglasses in “Knight and Day” highlighted Cruise’s impeccable fashion sense and attention to detail in portraying his characters. They became an integral part of his character Roy Miller’s overall look and further emphasized the film’s stylish and action-packed atmosphere.

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The Story Behind Tom Cruise's Custom Oakley Glasses for His Wildest Mission: Impossible Stunt Yet

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Skydiving. Motorcycle jumps. Cliff jumping. It’s not a Mission: Impossible movie if Tom Cruise isn’t doing some crazy-ass stunts, and *Dead Reckoning Part 1—*the latest in the franchise, out this week—doesn't hold back in that regard (seriously, this BTS featurette is wild ). It also isn’t a Mission: Impossible if Cruise’s Ethan Hunt is doing said stunts while looking like a total badass (which the actor somehow pulls off at the age of 61, bless).

With a reported $291 million budget, you better believe that every damn detail is considered, and that ranges from meticulously training Cruise on how to jump out of a plane to the very glasses that sit on his face. For the latter, they didn’t just go out and buy some shades at the local gas station—no, they leveraged the help of Oakley, who has been making performance-minded eyewear since 1975.

The end result is surprisingly low-key—a pair of goggles that are so clear and minimal, they’re practically invisible. And yet, so much thought and effort went into making them so. “Without a doubt safety and performance are first,” says Nick Garfias, Oakley’s VP of Design who spearheaded the project. “Then making sure that we designed a goggle that was not going to disrupt his image. This meant a very thin seamless frame, lightweight looking and lightweight feeling.”

Cruise worked with Oakley on past Mission: Impossible films—including the very sick Romeo shades from M:I-2 —so the relationship was already in place. Garfias noted that the movie’s prop master, David Cheesman (whom Garfias calls his “partner in crime”), and Oakley’s own in-house film and TV placement team were key to making this impossible made-to-measure pair, well, possible. After all, they weren’t merely requesting some existing styles but a bespoke frame that could handle some very specific, very high-stakes challenges.

“[We knew] Ethan was going to perform an amazing stunt combination of motorcycle riding and skydiving,” Garfias says. “I believe the ask was pretty straightforward: we had to ensure that this piece of eyewear was going to perform both on a motorcycle as well as the jump and the freefall while skydiving—and of course he had to look good doing it.”

This process started during the pandemic, so the process included the requisite Zoom calls and a full head scan of Cruise to ensure a perfect fit. A key aspect, says Cheesman was Oakley’s 3D printing capabilities, which allowed them to quickly craft mock-ups that were then sent to Cruise and Cheesman for trial—shipped out to the various corners of the world in which they were filming. “We did many iterations because we really needed to make sure that there weren't any unforeseen hiccups,” Garfias said. “We sent multiple versions per week with slight changes to each. Everything was cataloged by serial number so that we could reference the inputs we were receiving from David. We had to make sure that we never compromised optics, fit, fogging, and retention at all times. The only template that we used was the user insights—all from Cruise.” After all you do not, one assumes, want to be the person responsible for ruining Tom’s perfect take (or, worse, ending his life).

It all worked out in the end, of course, and we have a series of white-knuckle action sequences to prove it. While Garfias wasn’t given a special preview, he did say he got to meet Cruise, which was a real highlight. “So much intensity and charisma, but this is what we were used to,” he says. “It's like talking to an athlete. He knew exactly what he wanted, what he didn’t want and why. He really leaned on us for the innovation and creativity while maintaining a great piece of performance that he can rely on in the most tense moments in the filming.”

As for what Oakley has coming up, Garfias hints that a consumer-ready version may hit stores—and that another custom pair is on the way for next year's Dead Reckoning Part 2 . 

“Wait to see what we have prepared with Tom on MI8,” Garfias says.

Correction : 7/17: The original article misspelt the name of Oakley's Nick Garfias and incorrectly identified the film's prop master. 

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Persol Just Re-Released the Sunglasses Tom Cruise Wore in “Cocktail”

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On the list of overused fashion terms, “updated classic” ranks pretty high. But in the case of the latest product from the Italian eyewear masters at Persol , it feels like a pretty apt descriptor.

This week, the brand released a few new takes on its PO3225S model—more commonly known as the shades Tom Cruise’s character Brian Flanagan wore in the 1988 classic Cocktail . In the film, Flanagan attempts to raise money for business school by working as a shaker-slinging bartender and eventually moves to Jamaica to serve his high-flying cocktails on the beach. The shades are prominently featured during a scene in which Flanagan is being berated by a customer at an all-inclusive resort for a free cocktail. His love interest, Jordan Mooney (played by Elizabeth Shue) runs up to the bar and asks him to help a friend who’s passed out on the beach, and Flanagan and his shades spring into action.

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The sunglasses offer a heft and stance that are about as bold as any other memorable pair from that decade: They feature a boxy shape with a straight top bar, while preserving a handful of Persol’s signifiers. The keyhole bridge, taken straight from the 649 sunglasses Steve McQueen helped make famous, is still there, as is the distinctive sword-shaped metal accent that connects the frames to the temple.

Persol’s re-released Cocktail shades.  Persol

From a design perspective, they don’t differ all that much from the ’80s originals. But what this new batch of sunglasses offers instead is the choice of six shades of the brand’s well-known, durable acetate. Right now, you can pre-order polarized versions in black or brown tortoise for $360, or you can choose from black and three other tortoise frames for $310.

Any of these configurations offer classic shape that’ll look sharp for years to come. And while they probably won’t make you a better bartender, they will serve as a wearable conversation piece—whether you’re at the bar, the beach, or anywhere in between. Visit Persol.com to see all six shades .

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Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Sunglasses – Tom Cruise

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The trailer for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part One just dropped and Tom Cruise is running away at top speed from things blowing up again. Hey, it’s what he does. Mission: Impossible 7 is not due out until 2023, but we’re keeping a close eye on the sunglasses featured throughout the newest Tom Cruise action adventure.

It’s early days so we’re still investigating but looking at the trailer frame by frame, there are a few Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Sunglasses to look out for. It’s always fun to look out for Tom Cruise Sunglasses in general, the man has good taste in eyewear and when he needs something more technical he goes for it too.

As seen in the image above, there is a very brief glimpse of Tom Cruise wearing Aviator-style sunglasses in the trailer for Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning . Tom Cruise was of course recently seen wearing Ray-Ban Aviator RB3025 sunglasses in Top Gun: Maverick , though the sunglasses seen here in Mission: Impossible 7 have a more rounded shape and a different bridge style.

Tom Cruise wears Cartier Aviator Style Sunglasses in Mission: Impossible 7

Tom Cruise is known to be a fan of Randolph Sunglasses , so we initially wondered if he could have gotten a pair of Randolphs into the film, though after careful research we have been able to identify the sunglasses in Mission: Impossible 7 as Cartier .

Tom Cruise was seen on the set of Mission: Impossible 7 wearing these sunglasses, which appear to be the same ones featured in the Dead Reckoning movie trailer. On closer inspection, the branding in the top corner of the right lens is clearly the Cartier logo.

The sunglasses worn by Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning are Santos De Cartier Sunglasses – model number CT0038S 016 . These high-end Aviator style sunglasses are gold rimmed and blue with gold mirror lenses. They also include a removable black calfskin leather sweatband on the temples.

These stunning Cartier sunglasses are finished with an identifiable Santos screw decor on the bridge and temples. These really are the sunglasses of choice for the rich and famous. If you’re looking to add these to your collection you may not get much change from $1,000 or £700.

You may need to shop around for these Cartier sunglasses as Mission: Impossible 7 was in production during the pandemic and these may be hard to find by the time the film is released in 2023. We found them on Pret A Voir at the time of writing.

Get the Look on a Budget

Alternatively, if you want to get a similar look for a much cheaper price, we’d suggest going for a pair of Tom Cruise Top Gun sunglasses – the old faithful Ray-Ban Aviator RB3025 sunglasses are easily available on Amazon and you’ll save yourself hundreds!

Tom Cruise Wearing Goggles in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning

Tom Cruise is seen several times throughout the trailer wearing what could be tactical goggles. The first two images here appear to be the same goggles with clear, or lightly tinted lenses. Tom Cruise’s character Ethan Hunt is seen wearing these goggles in a desert environment where they would be essential to protecting the eyes from dust and debris.

The third image here looks like it could be a different pair of goggles altogether or maybe even oversized tactical sunglasses, but it’s pretty hard to see any details from the short clip in the trailer below .

In the 4th image above, Tom Cruise is seen performing an impressive-looking stunt riding a motorcycle off a cliff and freefalling while wearing a pair of white goggles with clear lenses. Perfect for skydiving no doubt. Check out this incredible footage of the stunt filming process.

Although no branding can be seen in any of these images it has been confirmed in a GQ interview that the goggles used in the amazing motorcycle base jump are a custom-designed pair of Oakley ECLP23 goggles created in direct collaboration with Tom Cruise specifically for the movie.

Sadly these Oakley goggles are not currently available for sale but watch this space. Apparently, it is confirmed that there will also be another awesome Oakley X Tom Cruise collaboration in the next movie – Dead Reckoning Part 2 (M:I8), so we are pretty excited to see what they come up with there too.

In the meantime, you might enjoy checking out Angelina Jolie’s ESS Goggles in our post on Those Who Wish Me Dead .

More Mission: Impossible Sunglasses

Tom Cruise isn’t the only one who gets to wear sunglasses in Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning . While it’s likely that more characters will be seen in a cool pair of shades, these sunglasses worn by Marcello Walton are probably the most striking image from the trailer.

We’re still looking to confirm exactly what sunglasses Marcello Walton is wearing, but they could easily be described as rounded Steampunk-style sunglasses . These even have soft side shields at the temples – popular with Steampunk styles or sometimes seen on sunglasses used in high altitudes, such as mountain locations.

These Side-Shield Sunglasses by Curry & Paxton are a very close match, so if you’re just looking for the style, these could be a good option. Or, you could find a good budget alternative on Amazon here .

Esai Morales Mission: Impossible Sunglasses

Esai Morales plays Gabriel in Mission: Impossible 7. We don’t have an image as yet, but it appears that he wears Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviator sunglasses during the airport scene. These are easily available on Amazon here .

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Sunglasses in the Trailer

You can see some of these sunglasses in the awesome-looking trailer here.

We’ll update this post as we find out more about any other sunglasses featured in the new M:I 7 movie. Meanwhile, if you’re a Tom Cruise fan (who isn’t), don’t forget to check out his classic Aviator sunglasses in Top Gun: Maverick .

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Tom Cruise's Sunglasses from American Made

Tom Cruise has been influencing our choice in sunglasses for decades, ever since the iconic films Risky Business and Top Gun hit the scene in the 1980’s. And now, in the new movie American Made , Tom Cruise’s impresses audiences yet again, this time in none other than Randolph Aviators in Bright Chrome .

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How Tom Cruise Wears Randolph Sunglasses:

Cruise’s adventurous character and dare-devil ariel stunts require premium well-built shades with clear optics. Randolph’s classic Aviator Sunglases are built to military spec (meaning to the highest possible standards) and have been uniform standard issue to military pilots since 1982, making them the perfect glasses for this high spirited version of Tom Cruise!

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On September 29th, 2017, mega star Tom Cruise returns to the big screen in American Made as a hyper-competent routine TWA pilot who shifts gears into a CIA-backed-fly-boy, who helps counter the emerging communist threat in Central America.

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Tom Cruise Sunglasses in Top Gun: Maverick took the world by storm. With his main character's energy, leather jacket, and bomber helmet, this favorite pilot jumped straight into the hearts of fans. Let's talk a bit about history. The fashion industry took a 360° turn. But aviators have remained Tom Cruise Sunglasses since the 1930s. The birth of Aviators in the 1930s was iconic, they have been a symbol of style and sophistication ever. And Tom Cruise’s commitment to Ray-Ban isn't a coincidence. This time, he's rocked the cinemas with his aviator style in Top Gun: Maverick. It's absolute to say ‘this model of the aviator is as hot as the man himself’. These aviators became Tom Cruise Sunglasses and aged like fine wine. Let's find out how!

Tom Cruise Aviator Sunglasses 

Tom Cruise and his aviators are like two peas in a pod. They are inseparable and indispensable to each other – legendary together. And without one, the other would lose part of its essence. Maverick wore the iconic sunglasses in Top Gun. Which became very popular with fans of the franchise worldwide. Let's talk about the stronger comeback of Tom Cruise Sunglasses and its remark in the millions of hearts. Let's see how you can rock the same Tom Cruise Look with Aviators or Tortoiseshell glasses!

Tom Cruise Sunglasses In Mission: Impossible 7

Tom Cruise's unmatched confidence and touch of style through his high-flying adventures in Mission: Impossible 7 were phenomenal. These aviators were originally designed to protect and shield the eyes from glare and UV rays. But they ended up rendering the iconic looks and unwavering spirits. The action sagas with aviators got better and better with time. The rich and famous aviator frames got recognition through Tom Cruise!

What sunglasses did Tom Cruise wear in Top Gun?

Is it possible for you to picture Maverick soaring through the skies without his aviator? Obviously no. It wouldn't be the same. Audience stans Maverick for slaying every scene like a true star. This fascinating character and his mesmerizing pair created a duo. This duo of Tom Cruise Sunglasses has captured the hearts of the generation. 

Risky Business Sunglasses:

Tom Cruise Sunglasses were a breakthrough during the comedy film Risky Business. His performance was way more than amazing. He ruled the public with his stunning style and magnificent masculine energy. Tom Cruise sunglasses played a significant role in crashing the action sagas in cinemas. He stocked academic Awards as well as Golden Globe Awards after this Tom Cruise Risky Business superhit.

What Sunglasses Does Tom Cruise Wear On Knight And Day?

Tom Cruise with tortoiseshell glasses knew how to rob everyone's attention. This comedy spy movie revolved around adventures and thrills on rooftops. The timeless and classic appeal of his glasses shifted from action hero to every man's style. Men went nuts for the Tom Cruise sunglasses in Knight And Day. These tortoiseshell glasses became a part of women's eyewear too. Before one could realize it, Tom Cruise Knight and Day sunglasses were everywhere.

Tom Cruise Sunglasses In Cocktail Movie

The stylish portrayal took the tortoiseshell to new heights. Tom Cruise Sunglasses became the talk of the town. Every teenager wore them and exuded confidence and swag. It was the Ray-Ban tortoiseshell sunglasses that gave the picture a new look.

Rain Man Sunglasses:

The iconic fashion choices of Rain Man gave it new heights of popularity. Tom Cruise as Charlie Babbitt in Rain Man left the audience in awe with his remarkable performance. This performance with fearless bravery and action passion was all knitted with the lace of Tom Cruise Sunglasses. Ray-Ban iconic glasses retained their appeal for contemporary fashion. Teenagers drooled over his dashing and stunning action moves. 

Why Are Tom Cruise Sunglasses So Popular?

The Oscar-winning movies and exuding swag have made aviators synonymous with Tom Cruise sunglasses. The Mavericks' fearless and adventurous spirit elevated the fate of aviators from mere to coveted fashion accessories. Tom Cruise is seen wearing these aviators at red-carpet events, premiers, as well as in his everyday life. His adherence to aviator sunglasses made them more than a passing trend. He made these glasses a symbol of style and attitude. During 2023, these glasses have cemented their status as a must-have accessory for upcoming generations!

Legacy Of Tom Cruise Aviator Sunglasses

Tom Cruise sunglasses in Maverick were a timeless appeal. The legacy of these aviator sunglasses has been evident since the 1930s. Ever since aviators are intrinsically linked to Tom Cruise Sunglasses collection. These sunglasses and characters enhance one another in a symbiotic fashion. 

5 Reasons Why Aviator And Tortoiseshell Sunglasses Are Timeless? 

Tom Cruise Sunglasses play an important part in his movies. After the success of Mission: Impossible 7 action saga and other interviews. The public kept a close eye on his eyewear collection. Aviator remained the ultimate accessory for Tom Cruise with a win-after-win streak. The history of aviator sunglasses goes back to 1800. They were named aviators because pilots used these glasses while flying. It kept dust and wind away. The celebrity influence made them a top choice for A-listers. Let's find out the 5 reasons Tom Cruise Sunglasses aviators surged into popularity and never went out of style or trend.

1. Celebrity Influence:

We mold ourselves into the shapes we adore. Tom Cruise sunglasses are synonymous with style and persona. And his continuous adherence to the aviators has made his audience drool. Among fans and fellow celebrities, this coveted iconic eyewear’s status elevated. They become a symbol of cool effortlessly blending functionality and fashion. 

2. Suits Everyone:

What makes Tom Cruise sunglasses an icon is their universal appeal. They complement a wide array of faces and personal styles. They look good on males as well as females. Aviator sunglasses have a knack for rocking age, face shape, size, or fashion preference. 

3. Durability And Functionality:

Aviators have sleek metal frames and possess versatile designs. You can also get smaller and bigger frames. This will ensure the lightness of the frame. If your prescription is strong, go with a small frame and enjoy the durability and reliability of the frames without compromising on the style and elegance of your Tom Cruise sunglasses frame.

4. Rocks Everywhere:

Tom Cruise sunglasses are suitable for every occasion. You can wear these aviators on sandy beaches as well as during official events. These will rock the same on casual meetings or in parties. They cover casual outings, formal meetings, or rugged adventures. Cruise around the town and make a statement of your eyewear with enhanced beauty and style!

5. Stylish And Affordable:

Tom Cruise Sunglasses with practicality and sartorial elegance solidified their place as an icon of style and substance. If you're looking to achieve the same look but at cheaper prices, you got us. Dollger offers you Tom Cruise Top Gun Sunglasses at cheaper prices with style and aesthetics intact. Have a look at the store and seek both style and reliability in your eyewear!

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Looking for Tom Cruise sunglasses? Let's not worry about the budget. Your search ends with Dollger. These pairs that grant you the same attitude and style as Tom Cruise Sunglasses are hard to resist. Dollger will take your look with aviators and tortoiseshell glasses to new heights. Find out how you can invest in mimicking mavericks while roaming through the streets oozing confidence and elegance.

1. Tom Cruise Sunglasses: Aviator

Aviators have been ruling the fashion industry and silver screens since the 1930s. These glasses are the epitome of functionality and practicality wrapped in stylish sophistication. The best part about these aviators is they allow a wider area for vision. So you can customize your frame lenses according to the dependence, style, and vision needs. The optimal clarity and comfort of these Tom Cruise sunglasses are beyond perfect. UV-protected, anti-glare, anti-reflective, and scratch-free lenses offer clear vision. Besides, you can get the frame with the very design you like. So you get practical, functional, stylish, and reliable glasses at affordable prices. What is it that's holding you back then? Order today !

2. Tom Cruise Sunglasses: Tortoiseshell 

If you're looking for another Tom Cruise sunglasses, tortoiseshell will do justice. besides the aesthetic look of these glasses. There are multiple other factors which weighs their benefits more. Long-lasting components of the frame guarantee years and years of dependable use. The variety of options with frames and lenses is noticeable. You get to customize your glasses with single-vision or peripheral lenses. The temples and upper frame of these glasses have plastic acetate material.  Tom Cruise Sunglasses at Dollger protect your eyes from blinding sun rays. Elevate your eyewear game to new heights. Tortoiseshell glasses from Dollger will have you look like you're the star of your very own blockbuster. Order these today at discounted prices !

Q1. What sunglasses does Tom Cruise wear?

Tom Cruise Sunglasses include a variety of aviators. After the hype of Mission: Impossible 7, the jaw-dropping scenes with Tom Cruise Sunglasses made the movie and character top-notch for its audience. The filming of action scenes while wearing aviators gave people an impressive look. They associated those aviators with his persona and eventually drooled over these pairs!

Q2. Who wore aviators in Top Gun?

Maverick aka Tom Cruise wore aviators in Top Gun. He took these aviators to the heights of success. Celebrities, fans, and suddenly the whole world redefined its beauty with these elegant Tom Cruise sunglasses. The limelight of Top Gun Tom Cruise aviator didn't dim afterward. They became and remained a staple fashion choice. Now in the market, these aviators and tortoiseshells are one of the hottest styles in the market today!

Q3. What sunglasses did Tom Cruise wear in Top Gun?

Top gun: Maverick is where Tom Cruise sunglasses hit the sky. Their sales went up high and aviators got recognition. In the movie, the title character (Tom Cruise) returns to the United Navy's Top Gun School to train new generation pilots. Aviators are the well-built shades that impressed the audience when the aerial stunts were performed by this daredevil character!

Q4. How Can I Style And Achieve Tom Cruise Sunglasses Look?

If you're looking for the 80s aviation fashion with Tom Cruise Sunglasses. All you need is a classic pair of aviators with green lenses for an authentic maverick vibe. Pair these glasses with a leather bomber jacket and you're halfway there. A white T-shirt and distressed jeans will justify the Tom Cruise Top Gun Look with swag. Have the devil-may-care attitude. You'll be all good to fly the sky or streets. In Tom Cruise sunglasses with true maverick style.

Q5. Where Can I Find Tom Cruise Sunglasses?

You can find Tom Cruise sunglasses at Ray-Ban RB3025 aviators with G-15 green lenses. You can also find them on Amazon or eBay. But if you're worrying about the high prices, visit specialty eyewear stores or vintage shops. Get the original Tom Cruise Top Gun sunglasses experience . Make sure to check the quality, durability, and affordability. All-in-one is offered at Dollger, in case you're wondering.

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When Tom Cruise Saved the Ray-Ban Brand

By jake rossen | mar 11, 2021.

One of the most iconic scenes of Tom Cruise’s career comes early on in the 1983 film Risky Business , in which Cruise—not quite yet a star— dances in his underwear to Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock and Roll.”

Many people recall this scene as Cruise wearing sunglasses—specifically Ray-Ban sunglasses. He doesn’t. It’s an example of the so-called Mandela Effect , in which communal memories can change over time. But Cruise does sport the glasses elsewhere in the movie, and on the poster. And thanks to his charisma, the Ray-Ban brand experienced a renaissance that had sales shooting through the roof.

Ray-Bans actually have two iconic designs. The green, teardrop-shaped Ray-Ban aviators debuted in 1937 and were popular among pilots in World War II. They eventually found a niche among the general public, especially after General Douglas MacArthur wore them in a widely-circulated photo. (Bausch + Lomb, which makes the glasses, called them Ray-Bans because they “banned” UV rays.) But Ray-Ban also scored a hit with their Wayfarers, the chunky black sunglasses first introduced in 1952, which Cruise wears in Risky Business .

Prior to Cruise’s modeling of the style, however, Ray-Bans as a whole were struggling. Both the aviators and the Wayfarers were losing market share to sunglasses that were more emblematic of the 1980s, which had a tendency to ignore subtlety. The days of James Dean or Marlon Brando being Ray-Ban influencers had disappeared. In 1981, the company was selling just 18,000 pairs annually and was considering discontinuing them. In 1982, after fashion magazine GQ featured them in a spread, sales rose to 200,000 pairs. An improvement, but not a huge one.

Enter Cruise. In his first major starring role in Risky Business , Cruise portrays Joel Goodson, an ambitious teenager who uses his parents’ absence to both dance through the house semi-nude and start a brothel. Released on August 5, 1983, the film was a hit, and suddenly moviegoers wanted to wear what Cruise was wearing in the film. Sales of Wayfarers increased by roughly 50 percent to 360,000 pairs sold in 1983 and remained strong throughout the 1980s. By 1988, Bausch + Lomb was selling 3 to 4 million Wayfarers a year.

If that wasn’t enough to earn Cruise free shades for life, consider what else he did for the company. In 1986’s Top Gun , Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell donned the aviators throughout the film. Once again, audiences wanted to emulate his look, and sales went up 40 percent. By 1988, orders for 4.5 million aviators were coming in.

So was it Cruise, or a costume designer? According to Norman Salik, the vice president of public relations for Bausch + Lomb in 1988, the actor deserved the credit. Cruise “just likes our products,” Salik told the Chicago Tribune .

Cruise became so synonymous with Ray-Bans that there was actually some blowback. When Cruise made 1988’s Rain Man with Dustin Hoffman, director Barry Levinson was opposed to his star wearing the brand because Cruise was too closely identified with them. Maybe the Mandela Effect was already in action.

Like most fashion statements, the Ray-Ban Wayfarers and aviators fall in and out of style on a regular basis. Cruise, however, never seemed to lose his love for the brand. In 2013, as the star was greeted by journalists at the premiere of Star Trek: Into Darkness , he was asked if his sleek dark sunglasses were 3-D glasses for the film. “No, man,” Cruise replied. “These are Ray-Bans.”

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Oakley Romeo - Tom Cruise - Mission: Impossible II

The sunglasses that Tom Cruise wears in the beginning of the movie Mission: Impossible II are the famous Oakley Romeo sunglasses. The futuristic looking Oakley sunglasses contain a audio visual presentation of the mission. Unfortunately the glasses have a self-desctruction mechanism, so Tom throws them away just before they explode.

Just as sales of the Ray-Ban Wayfarers soared after Risky Business , like the 3025 Aviators after Top Gun , these Oakley Romeos became extremely popular after Mission: Impossible 2.

The original Romeo sunglasses are not available anymore. On eBay they fetch really high prices (see Oakley Romeo eBay listings ).

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Suri Cruise made the most of an 80-degree day in New York City while jogging in Central Park.

The 18-year-old was up bright and early on Tuesday morning for some exercise before meeting her mom, Katie Holmes, for a meal later in the day.

Cruise was photographed running through the park in black biker shorts and a white tank top tucked into her sports bra, putting her toned midsection on display.

The teen, who wore over-the-ear headphones, held her phone in one hand while sprinting through the winding walkways.

Later that night, Cruise swapped her athletic wear for a flowy white sundress as she headed out to dinner in Soho with her mom and grandmother Kathleen A. Stothers-Holmes.

The aspiring actress accessorized with tall brown boots and a blue tote bag while on her way to Sant Ambroeus restaurant, where she met up with the family matriarchs.

The “Dawson’s Creek” alum looked chic in a butter-yellow midi dress with black socks and wedge sandals.

Holmes, who tied a dark denim jacket around her waist, added tortoise sunglasses with a gold drop necklace to the look.

The 45-year-old wore her hair in a side-swept braid as she and Stothers-Holmes walked home from the eatery.

However, Cruise arrived and left separately from the group, which also included Holmes’ close friend Michael Fitzgerald.

The teen is expected to graduate from high school sometime this month, though her post-graduation plans have not been made public.

Cruise, whose milestone birthday was in April , has remained out of the spotlight for most of her life, with Holmes telling Glamour last year that she wanted to “protect” the teen because “she was so visible at a young age.”

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While the mother-daughter duo are extremely close , the teen has no relationship with her famous father, Tom Cruise.

An insider told Page Six in March 2023 that the “Mission Impossible” star hadn’t seen his daughter in a very long time and played no role in her life —  due to his role in the Church of Scientology.

Nearly a year later, an industry source told us the actor had not seen Suri since 2012 when he split from Holmes after six years of marriage.

“Katie has safeguarded Suri and she’s a devoted mom,” the source said. “This is a girl who is a private citizen. She hasn’t lived her life in public.”

During a 2013 deposition, the “Top Gun” star admitted his ex-wife filed for divorce “to protect Suri from Scientology,” court documents revealed.

Similarly, former Scientologist Leah Remini told The Post in 2020 that  Scientology considers Holmes a “suppressive person,”  which has kept him away from his daughter.

“Therefore Tom believes, like all Scientologists, that he can’t be connected to Suri,” she said. “I’m sure his master plan is to wait until Suri gets older so that he can lure her into Scientology and away from her mother.”

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The Real Reason Netflix’s New Hit Could Make Glen Powell a Star

The secret to being a leading man isn’t just being a ron. it’s being a gary..

The press has been attempting to crown Glen Powell the next big thing—Hollywood’s new leading man, the latest addition to the A-list—for years, but he’s never quite transcended That Guy status: that guy from Everybody Wants Some!! , that guy from Set It Up . In Top Gun: Maverick , he nearly out-Cruised Tom Cruise, emerging as the heir apparent to his cocky charm despite the fact that the movie was constructed to pass the torch to a different actor. And in return, he was gifted access to a private screening of a six-hour “film school” video in which Cruise himself explains the finer points of filmmaking, right down to how different kinds of cameras work. It’s not clear whether that video also included instructions on how to become a movie star, but Powell’s latest movie, Hit Man , shows that he’s learned one of the most important lessons of Cruise’s career: You have to make it look hard .

Powell has the kind of easy good looks that have kept him working steadily since his teens (he made his debut as “Long-Fingered Boy” in Spy Kids 3 ). But being good-looking isn’t a persona, the convergence of distinctive characteristics that separates a movie star from an Instagram influencer. Stars are beautiful (or, at worst, interesting-looking), but they aren’t just beautiful. In a world where people learn their angles before they learn to drive, mere prettiness is everywhere you look, and it takes more than a pleasing silhouette to hold our interest. You could hardly imagine a more hyperbolically shapely couple than Powell and Sydney Sweeney in Anyone but You , which overcame a slow start at the box office to become a global hit, and the first real proof of concept for his putative stardom. But the movie falls flat, because neither Powell nor Sweeney is allowed to be really vulnerable. They want each other, sure—who wouldn’t?—but they don’t need each other. The best romances have a hint of desperation to them, but desperation feels like weakness, and weakness is a quality too few would-be matinee idols are willing to allow themselves right now. It’s the romantic-comedy equivalent of the Fast and the Furious battles between jacked-up action figures whose contracts stipulate that they can never lose an onscreen fight . The most inspiring heroes are the ones who get knocked down and struggle back to their feet, not the ones who magically dodge every punch. (The John Wick movies know this in spades.)

Anyone but You tries to scuff up Powell’s Adonis aura, but even the moments that are meant to play as embarrassing, and thus humanizing, don’t land the way they should. When he’s forced to strip off his clothes to escape a venomous spider that’s slipped into his shorts, you don’t identify with his discomfort, you just marvel at his workout regimen. Hit Man , which Powell co-wrote with director Richard Linklater, tries something different: It just makes him look ordinary. As Gary Johnson, a psychology professor at a New Orleans college, he still looks like Glen Powell, but a version who doesn’t know that he’s Glen Powell. He’s got a pair of wire-rimmed glasses, two cats named Id and Ego, and an ex-wife who still thinks he’s a nice guy, just not a very passionate one. He may advise his students, quoting Nietzsche, to “live dangerously,” but he’s as safe, and as dull, as it gets.

On the side, though, he works as a technician for the police’s undercover unit, and is in charge of the recording equipment that catches people in the act of trying to hire their own assassins. One day, he’s forced to step into the leading role, passing himself off as a contract killer—and it turns out he’s good at it. His experience of studying human behavior, as well as the observational skills honed from a lifetime of sitting on the sidelines, gives him the ability to read each potential criminal and transform himself into whatever their idea of the perfect hit man might be. The series of disguises he adopts, from skeet-shooting good old boy to pasty British fop, form a great string of sight gags, but they’re also goofy as hell. Far from demonstrating Gary’s ability to vanish into every role, they come off like the world’s most cringe-inducing demo reel, or a failed audition for Saturday Night Live . But the cumulative effect is that we’re assured that Glen Powell isn’t afraid to look like a fool, and assured in our conviction that we want him to look like Glen Powell.

Eventually, Gary morphs into Ron, the suave, supremely confident hit man that Maddy (Adria Arjona) hires to kill her abusive ex-husband—or at least tries to until he talks her out of it. Maddy and Ron start up a relationship, but because he can’t be seen with her—undercover agents aren’t supposed to stop people from incriminating themselves, and they’re definitely not supposed to start dating them afterwards—that relationship is almost entirely sexual. She starts dressing up for him, as a sexy flight attendant warning him about the bumpy ride ahead, not realizing that he’s playing out her fantasies every minute they’re together. But, we start to think, maybe Gary was Ron all along, just waiting for an eruption of impulsive id to counteract his controlling ego. The transformation is subtle but definite, as if a switch has been flipped. During one of Gary’s classes, he lets enough Ron slip through for one of his students to wonder, “When did our teacher get hot?”

Naturally, we know that he was hot all along. But because Hit Man allows him to look un-hot, it’s like a secret between him and us, an intimate bond shared between the viewer and the viewed. It’s that feeling that makes an actor into an icon, and he’s finally found the right way to tap into it.