Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer SunglassesDesigned in 1952 and produced using new (at the time) moldable plastic technology, the Ray Ban Wayfarer was an instant success and has retained its allure over the decades. The Original Wayfarer Classic is nearly identical to the original B&L5022 model, with an acetate build in black or tortoise, green G15 lenses, and the model's signature forward lean. They arrive with a carrying case and cleaning cloth.