Classic Wayfarer Sunglasses:Iconic Style

Designed in 1952 by Raymond Stegeman, the wayfarer was a deliberate break from all-metal aviator and clubmaster eyewear. A bold trapezoidal acetate frame, clean lines, mid-century minimalism that ages without dating. Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Buddy Holly, Andy Warhol, The Beatles, JFK. Bob Dylan made them shorthand for cool. Tom Cruise's Risky Business slide sold 360,000 pairs in a single year.

Best for round and oval face shapes — the square frame adds angular definition that softer face shapes need. If you have a square or heart-shaped face already, the round-metal silhouettes in our Round collection will flatter you better.

The Nero Classic Wayfarer comes in three colorways: jet black (the heritage choice), saddle brown (warmer pairing), and Luxe (cooler-toned lenses). All UV400 polycarbonate, all soft-touch frame finish, all built for daily wear. If you like the wayfarer aesthetic but want a metal frame, the Legacy Clubmaster is the natural pair.