Ray-Bans are actually made both in China and Italy, about 99% of RX frames are made there and just a few sunglass models are made at both or only in China.
Luxottica is the manufacturer of Ray-Bans and they have factories both in Italy and China. Certain sunglass models such as the RB 3267, RB 3211, RB 3293, RB 3379, RB 3386, RB 3387 and a few others are made in both or only in China and you are most likely going to get the one made in China.
Also some people still think that Ray-Bans are made in the USA, but that was a long time ago back when Bausch and Lomb used to own Ray-Ban, but they sold Ray-Ban to an Italian company called Luxottica Group in 1999. Ever since, it has mainly been made in Italy, but now china too.
So what do you guys think? Don't you think Ray-Ban should stop making their products in China or do you think it is ok? Comment below...
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Write commentsMaking Ray Ban sunglasses from CHINA will surely eliminate them from the competition. One day they will just sell their product in the sidewalk for 10 bucks because nobody want to wear high priced glasses made in CHINA.
ReplyI believed Ray Bans were made in the U.S. Now, I see that they are made in Italy and China.
ReplyWhy is everything made in China? Where I can avoid it, I will chose anything I can find that is not made in China as I believe they use chemicals that are not healthy for humans.
Made in China means slave wages for the workers. I have no problem dropping $240 plus on glasses made by people who are being properly compensated, hence the price. But having the gall to charge that price for a product made in China is ludicrous and offensive.
ReplyProducts are made in China because the corporations choose to have them there. Quality standards are still determined by the corporations! Not the country!
ReplyIgnorance!
Glad people have commented about their opinions, hope to hear more from you guys.
Reply2 years ago I spent $500 on ray ban sunglasses and im dumb enough to do it again, this will be the last time expecially for something made in china. A molded piece of plastic. No more. Bye bye ray ban china or Italy.
ReplyIn the 80s, I bought their sunglasses since they were made in USA and I have probably the last pair that used Bosch lenses. My other ones were made in Italy.
ReplyNow Made in China and the prices are not 70% less? I am now going to buy my sunglasses: http://www.randolphusa.com/product-categories/sunglasses/
They are made in USA.
I will no longer be willing to pay the price for Ray Bans made in China. You have no idea whats fake and whats real. My last Ray Bans were made in Italy, but the new frames have made in China. For that price I`m not buying from China.
ReplyAll rayban sunglasss should be made in Italy NOT China. If that's the case the prices should be alot cheaper for that product because the company is certainly paying for cheap labour in China. Half these designers get their clothes etc made in these countries though - so I guess you have to look at all designers who use cheap labour to make high end products. It's a joke!
ReplyOh shut up already. Apple manufacture all of their products in China. Do you deman $10 iPhones and $2 chargers?
ReplyPeople should choose the correct size and color while shopping the sunglasses.Then only it would give good looking to your face.
ReplyRayban Eyewear | Eyeglasses store online
Yeah.....wait, what???
ReplyThank you so much for your information; it helped us a lot. Appreciate.
ReplyWhere can I buy Ray ban made in Italy? Any websites?
ReplyYes we have try China Ray bans and Italians and there is a difference they last longer than the Chinese. We got upset that we pay high price for the ones made in China because they we're as hi high as the Italians. Any websites we can find Italians? Thanks in advance.
ReplyChina has no copyright laws. "We make 5000 for you and make 5000 for us
ReplyWhere does I phone is made ? It is purely made in china. ....do u say people don't use I phone .....don't simply blabber. ......my friend. ....according to the price you get the product. ...
Replyi do believe it is ignorant for people to think made in china products are inferior. i mean just look at all the things you own. i would say 50% of things you bought are made in china. brand is a brand. i have sunglasses and frames both made in china and italy. do i notice the difference? no. it is more about how you take care of your eye wear than the brand itself.
ReplyThere really isnt, think its more psychological. As you know products from china is crap, so even when the same, in your head, your thinking its worst
ReplyAnd not made in China means no wages for the workers.
ReplyGreat and a very useful blog for me. I like reading this blog. Thanks a lot for sharing.
ReplyYou would think that, but before Bausch & Lomb sold Ray-Ban, it was so cheap to buy Ray-Bans, but when Luxottica took charge, they advertised heavily and now it's the most successful brand ever. The thing is, they can make it wherever they want, people will still buy them as they keep coming out with models people want.
ReplyThat maybe true, but it's still made under the supervision and quality assurance from Luxottica in Italy, so if it's made in China or Italy, they'll be the same.
ReplyWell most are still made in Italy, not always, but most of the cheaper ones are the ones made in China, like the RB 3293 & RB 3386 which retail for $129.00, so they do still make the more expensive ones over in Italy.
ReplyCan't argue with that, Randolph Engineering does make good sunglasses
ReplyLike I mentioned, most of the sunglasses are still made in Italy, if where it's made is a big issue for you, just choose a model that's made in Italy.
ReplyAppreciate it.
ReplyThe Devil doesn't own Maui JIm YET.
ReplyYeah but everyone eventually becomes owned by Luxottica, just look at Oliver Peoples and Mykita, they kept refusing luxotticas bids, but eventually the money was too good to pass up. There will always be new brands, but eventually they all become luxottica. It is what it is.
Replylove this sunglass blog. I subscribed!
ReplyNo. I demand 1. Proper pay and conditions for chinese workers. 2. Proper product safety for consumers. 3. Less Greed in Companies. 4. If they can't provide any of it, homeland production so we get the wages to by what we produce
ReplySuggestion: Do as I did. Go find a Vintage Pair of Original Bausch & Lomb Ray Bans. They are out there and usually cheaper than the new ones. It just takes some more time shopping around for them.
ReplyTo me ,ay Ban NEED to made in Italy, can not made in China : first- you can hit FAKE made by china, 2nd they made with cheap material, 3rd you never know in plastic they made glasses is LAB or not, there could be a lot of chemical could bring you to CANCER easily. If You looking for "what Chine stuff selling in Asian , Millions Poison chemical used in food......I SAID :"NO EVERYTHING THAT MADE IN CHINA"
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