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$250
⭐ Vintage B&L Ray-Ban “Drifter” Sunglasses — Rare Blue Sport Brow (1980s, Made in France)
Same iconic style seen in John Carpenter’s cult classic They Live
Found untouched in a box for decades — authentically retro
If you’re into rare vintage eyewear, these are the real thing.
This is a genuine pair of Bausch & Lomb Ray-Ban Drifters, made in France in the 1980s, complete with original B&L etched glass lenses and an uncommon blue textured sport brow you almost never see today.
These didn’t just sit on store shelves — they’re part of Ray-Ban’s golden era.
The Drifter was the bold, oversized cousin of the Wayfarer, and collectors love it because:
• It’s tied to the late-80s aesthetic boom
• It’s linked to John Carpenter’s They Live
• It was produced before Luxottica took over Ray-Ban
• And this colorway? Nearly impossible to find
🎬 A little Hollywood lore
Fans of They Live (1988) will recognize the chunky, squared-off silhouette instantly — the hero’s sunglasses (used to see the hidden alien world) are widely believed by prop collectors to be Ray-Ban Drifters from the B&L era.
It’s become part fashion history, part sci-fi mythology.
💎 Condition
These were found sealed away in a box that hadn’t been opened in decades.
They show some normal vintage wear, including:
• Light scratches on the lenses consistent with original B&L glass (does not affect visibility. Can’t see scratches when wearing)
• Some scratches and wear on the frame — please refer to photos for close-up details
• Minor frame wear expected for their age
Overall the frames are solid, the hinges feel strong, and the rare blue brow accent still looks incredible in person.
(If desired, both frame and lenses can be professionally polished — B&L glass responds well to restoration.)
📏 Details
• Model: Ray-Ban Drifter
• Manufacturer: Bausch & Lomb (B&L)
• Markings: B&L RAY-BAN FRAME France + model stamp
• Lenses: Original B&L etched glass (“BL” micro-etch visible)
• Color: Black with rare blue ribbed sport top
• Era: 1980s
• Style vibe: Cult movie, MTV-era, retro-sport, collectible
• Fit: Oversized, bold, unisex
💫 Why this pair is special
Most Drifters you find are the plain black version.
This French-made blue-accent model is the kind of piece that shows up in old magazine editorials and 80s fashion campaigns — bold, sporty, and very “vintage cool.”
💰 Perfect for:
• Collectors of true B&L Ray-Ban history
• Retro fashion lovers
• Movie buffs (They Live fans!)
• Anyone who wants sunglasses with personality and a backstory
Please don’t message me with lowball offers. If you’ve made it this far into the listing; you probably understand the value and significance of these sunnies. Open to offers from people who know what they are buying.
- ConditionGood
- BrandRay-Ban


