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Even if you aren’t familiar with American Optical, you likely known the brand’s work. It’s frames were JFK and Malcolm X’s favorites, they co-starred with Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver and, like Omega ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Menswear pundits already know: When it comes to modern style, we have the military to ...

Look at any photo of Tom Cruise over the past 40-odd years, and you'll clock the presence of an ageless co-star in close proximity: his aviator sunglasses. This isn't exactly breaking news. Aviators ...

American Optical’s space-age shades are back. Plus, the toughest jungle boots ever, a Bluetooth speaker unlike any other and more. Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a ...

Whether credit goes to Don Draper or not, there’s no denying the current popularity of aviator sunglasses. And while there is no shortage of brands to choose from, if you want the original, there’s ...

SOUTHBRIDGE — It's quite easy to miss, tucked away behind the historical Flatiron Building in Southbridge's historical district, but take a good hard look and you'll find the Optical Heritage Museum.

Southbridge and the American Optical Co. seem forever twinned, as depicted on the town seal. AO employed thousands for many years until it declined, and one department after another slowly closed its ...

Fri, May 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM UTC Available in gold, silver, matte silver or black frames, the American Optical Original Pilot aviator sunglasses come in sizes small to large and can be customized with ...