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Jul 07
My AO
The First Moonshot. On July 20, 1969, the universe, as we know, opened up. That was the day that Apollo 11 landed on the moon and Neil Armstrong uttered the...
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May 05
Style
You asked and we listened. We are excited to say – the Original Pilot is once again available in Black! Black aviator sunglasses always look fresh. Update your look in...
1 MIN
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Dec 12
My AO
There are still a few days left to be a Christmas hero and get some amazing AO sunglasses under your tree. Which style is best for your loved one?...
3 MIN
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Oct 10
Style
You meticulously planned your kids’ costumes, even the dog is ready to receive trick-or-treaters, but…uh-oh! Suddenly it’s the end of October and you haven’t given a thought to your own...
2 MIN
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Jul 07
My AO
What a movie character wears speaks to us before the character ever says a word. Their clothing, hair, makeup – all carefully designed to let us know who that person...
4 MIN
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Jul 07
My AO
In 1833, American Optical founder, William Beecher, recognized the importance of manufacturing spectacles in the US and changed the world of eyewear. His ingenuity and passion instilled a legacy of...
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May 05
My AO
Ingredients: 2+ wild hearts A full tank of gas A plan Being willing to abandon the plan Original Pilot in Gold When it came time to photograph the core AO...
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Apr 04
Style
American Optical 2021 – Vintage Inspiration Updated for the 21st Century. 2021 sees the AO sunwear selection expand. We’re proud to reintroduce, the Tournament, reviving another classic AO style. Along...
2 MIN
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Apr 04
Style
There’s nothing like a strong woman in a pair of aviators. That’s why it was important for us to offer the General – our quintessential aviator – in shades that...
2 MIN
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Jul 07
My AO
The First Moonshot. On July 20, 1969, the universe, as we know, opened up. That was the day that Apollo 11 landed on the moon and Neil Armstrong uttered the...
4 MIN
READ THE STORY
Dec 12
My AO
There are still a few days left to be a Christmas hero and get some amazing AO sunglasses under your tree. Which style is best for your loved one?...
3 MIN
READ THE STORY
Jul 07
My AO
What a movie character wears speaks to us before the character ever says a word. Their clothing, hair, makeup – all carefully designed to let us know who that person...
4 MIN
READ THE STORY
Jul 07
My AO
In 1833, American Optical founder, William Beecher, recognized the importance of manufacturing spectacles in the US and changed the world of eyewear. His ingenuity and passion instilled a legacy of...
1 MIN
READ THE STORY
May 05
My AO
Ingredients: 2+ wild hearts A full tank of gas A plan Being willing to abandon the plan Original Pilot in Gold When it came time to photograph the core AO...
4 MIN
READ THE STORY
Feb 02
My AO
When Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and proclaimed “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind,” it was also a monumental jump for American Optical....
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Feb 02
My AO
For most of us, it’s not possible to remember a time before aviator sunglasses. For most of us, aviators have stood for style and authority our whole life. Let’s take...
2 MIN
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May 05
Style
You asked and we listened. We are excited to say – the Original Pilot is once again available in Black! Black aviator sunglasses always look fresh. Update your look in...
1 MIN
READ THE STORY
Oct 10
Style
You meticulously planned your kids’ costumes, even the dog is ready to receive trick-or-treaters, but…uh-oh! Suddenly it’s the end of October and you haven’t given a thought to your own...
2 MIN
READ THE STORY
Apr 04
Style
American Optical 2021 – Vintage Inspiration Updated for the 21st Century. 2021 sees the AO sunwear selection expand. We’re proud to reintroduce, the Tournament, reviving another classic AO style. Along...
2 MIN
READ THE STORY
Apr 04
Style
There’s nothing like a strong woman in a pair of aviators. That’s why it was important for us to offer the General – our quintessential aviator – in shades that...
2 MIN
READ THE STORY
Feb 02
Style
Sometimes when a classic item is worn by a legendary figure, it takes on a persona all its own. Such is the history of the AO Saratoga, most notably worn...
2 MIN
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