American Optical Relaunches With Historic Styles

As the oldest optical company in the US, American Optical has long been known for its innovation, quality, and iconic sunwear. The Summer 2020 relaunched collection celebrates AO’s most impactful styles – the Original PilotTM, the General, and the Saratoga. And yes, they are all made in America, using the finest globally sourced materials.

American Optical’s heritage, dating back to 1833, is not only full of impressive innovations in manufacturing but also celebrated moments in American history. AO pioneered designing and manufacturing sunglasses for American military pilots. Their sunglasses were also the first on the moon; the iconic style, now known as the Original PilotTM, was worn by the entire Apollo 11 crew and is currently on exhibit at the Smithsonian. The quintessential aviator style, the General is named for General Douglas MacArthur. JFK’s favorite pair of sunglasses was the AO Saratoga. The Summer 2020 collection will relaunch all three iconic styles.