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Where to buy Tom Cruise's iconic aviator sunglasses from Top Gun: Maverick

By Allie Johnson

What sunglasses does Tom Cruise wear in Top Gun: Maverick?

In the 2022 movie "Top Gun: Maverick," Tom Cruise's fighter pilot character wears Ray-Ban Aviator Classics (model 3025), also known as the Ray-Ban original. He wears gold frames with green lenses, an iconic color combination that has become known as "Top Gun sunglasses."

History of Top Gun and Ray-Ban Aviators

Ray-Ban Aviators were created in the 1930s as pilot sunglasses to help shield aviators' eyes from the glare of the sun above the clouds. Over the years, Ray-Ban Aviators became an American icon, often spotted on celebrities from Audrey Hepburn and James Dean to Michael Jackson and Madonna.

Tom Cruise in Top Gun (Image credit: Luxottica)

So Ray-Ban Aviators were a natural fit for a movie about fighter pilots. In the 1986 blockbuster movie "Top Gun," Tom Cruise wore the same style of aviators that he wears in the 2022 movie "Top Gun: Maverick." Thanks to the popularity of the original "Top Gun" movie, both sunglasses sales and interest in military aviation took off. 

The movie "Top Gun" is based on the U.S. Navy's Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Course, also known as TOPGUN, at the Navy Fighter Weapons School. The school opened in California in 1969 to better train fighter pilots for combat in the Vietnam War. It became famous thanks to "Top Gun," and Ray-Ban Aviators also got their moment in the sun. 

READ MORE: Can Pilots Wear Glasses?

Tom Cruise, “Top Gun” and Ray-Ban

Before starring in "Top Gun," Tom Cruise already had ties with Ray-Ban. He wore a pair of classic Ray-Ban Wayfarers in "Risky Business," the racy teen comedy that came out three years earlier in 1983. 

In "Top Gun," Ray-Ban Aviators played a key part in Tom Cruise's style. His look was cool, tough and edgy. In addition to Cruise's Maverick, these other "Top Gun" characters also wore Ray-Ban Aviators:

"Top Gun sunglasses" — Ray-Ban Aviators with gold frames and green lenses.

Tom "Iceman" Kazansky, played by Val Kilmer ( Ray-Ban Shooter 3138 )

Nicholas "Goose" Bradshaw, played by Anthony Edwards ( Ray-Ban Caravan 3136 )

Marcus "Sundown" Williams, played by Clarence Gilyard (Ray-Ban Aviator 3513)

Ron "Slider" Kerner, played by Rick Rossovich ( Ray-Ban Aviator 3025 )

Air Boss Johnson, played by Duke Stroud (Ray-Ban Outdoorsman 3030)

The original "Top Gun" movie sent sales of Ray-Ban Aviators soaring. The brand reportedly saw sales skyrocket by 40% after the movie’s release — higher than an F-14 fighter jet with Maverick in the cockpit.

Who is Tom Cruise's Maverick?

In the 2022 movie "Top Gun: Maverick" and in the original 1986 movie "Top Gun," iconic American actor Tom Cruise plays Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. So, who is Maverick? He's a fictional lieutenant and fighter pilot at the U.S. Navy's "Top Gun" school for pilots. He's brave, charismatic and cocky.

Maverick is known for doing daredevil stunts in the air, playing volleyball in his free time, and for wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses . In the 1986 movie, his wingman is Nicholas "Goose" Bradshaw, a fellow fighter pilot who also wears aviators .

In the new Top Gun movie, Maverick returns to the Top Gun school as a flight instructor, still sporting his iconic aviators and the same edgy style from the original "Top Gun" movie.

Tom Cruise sunglasses: Where to buy

The best place to buy Tom Cruise's "Top Gun" aviators is the Ray-Ban website . They offer a huge selection of aviators, including the style and color combination Tom Cruise wears in "Top Gun: Maverick" and in the original .

The Aviator Classic sunglasses, sometimes known as "Tom Cruise aviators," come in 12 frame-and-lens combinations, including: 

Gold frames with green lenses

Black frames with black lenses

Silver frames with gray mirror lenses

Gunmetal frames with green lenses

Gold frames with blue lenses 

Gold frames with violet lenses

Ray-Ban also sells a variety of other styles of sunglasses, including the ones worn by other characters in "Top Gun: Maverick." For example, you can buy Ray-Ban Shooters or Ray-Ban Caravan Aviators. 

If you normally wear glasses for vision correction, you can also get Ray-Ban prescription sunglasses . In fact, you can buy Ray-Ban Aviator Classics with prescription lenses.

READ MORE: Aviator sunglasses: How do you wear them?

The importance of UV protection and quality sunglasses

Wearing quality sunglasses is just as important for you as it is for a fighter pilot.

That's because the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can hurt your eyes and the surrounding skin, possibly leading to cataracts, eye growths and skin cancer around the eyes. Wearing a pair of quality sunglasses, even on cloudy days, can help keep your eyes healthy.

Choose sunglasses that offer 100% protection from the sun's UVA and UVB rays. To cut down on glare, look for sunglasses with polarized lenses . Much like the glare pilots face while in the cockpit, glare reflected off water and other surfaces can make it hard to see clearly.

If you want prescription sunglasses , ask your optician what lenses and lens coatings will work best for your needs. No matter what sunglasses you get, make sure they will protect your eyes anytime you're in the sun, whether you're flying, driving or just lounging by the pool.

Notes and References

Ray-Ban: The history of the top-selling eyewear brand worldwide . EssilorLuxottica. Accessed April 2022.

It started in a parking lot: TOPGUN's history revealed . U.S. Department of Defense. January 2022.

How a pants-free Tom Cruise rescued Ray-Ban . CBC Radio. April 2018.

Top Gun (1986) plot . IMDB. Accessed April 2022.

Top Gun . Top Gun Official Website. Accessed April 2022.

Aviator Classic . Ray-Ban. Accessed April 2022.

The sun, UV light and your eyes . American Academy of Ophthalmology. June 2020.

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Tom Cruise is back as Lieutenant Pete Mitchell in new film Top Gun: Maverick, which will be on UK cinema screens May 2022.

We can’t promise they’ll help you get on the TOPGUN program, but if you want to join the jet set in a pair of our Ray-Ban Aviator Classic sunglasses, they are available to buy online right now.

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According to American Optical, the design has been worn by actual U.S. military pilots since 1958. Cruise is seen here wearing the silver-framed version of the glasses.

American Optical Original Pilot

Cruise’s previous Top Gun , which premiered 36 years ago this month (look at the actor and then let this fact sink in), led not only to a surge in military recruitment—at least according to Navy recruitment officials but also contributed to '80s aviation-style trends, including bomber jackets and, of course, aviator sunglasses. Ray-Ban's sales apparently jumped 40 percent after the film’s release. Bottom line: If you saw Top Gun in 1986, you either wanted to become a pilot or look like one.

Cruise has done both. He’s since retained a pilot’s license. For Top Gun: Maverick , Cruise even did his own flying, taking the camera into the cockpit and then up into the sky with him—no camera crew or stuntman required. (As producer Jerry Bruckheimer told The Hollywood Reporter , “Every time you see [Cruise] flying, that’s [actually] him in that jet.”)

At the premiere, Cruise exchanged Maverick’s Ray-Ban sunglasses for American Optical’s Original Pilot pair, a slightly updated version of the classic look.

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Ray-Ban Aviators Are Flying off the Shelves Because of ‘Top Gun’

Sales of the iconic model also rose after the release of the original film in 1986..

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Movie tickets aren’t the only thing that Tom Cruise can sell.

The actor’s latest blockbuster, Top Gun: Maverick , isn’t just entertaining movie audiences around the globe this summer, it’s inspiring them to buy sunglasses as well, according to Bloomberg Newsweek . Sales of the classic Ray-Ban aviators that Cruise wears in the film have gone up since its release in late May.

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It would seem that Paramount Pictures isn’t the only company benefiting from the sequel’s success at the box office. A representative for David Clulow, one of the UK’s biggest sunglass retailers, told the financial publication that the RB3025 Aviator has become one of its top-selling models this summer. This isn’t the first time Ray-Ban has seen a boost in sales of the model driven by the release of a Top Gun movie, points out GQ . In 1986, when the first installment in the franchise came out, sales of the brand’s aviators rose by nearly 40 percent in the seven months after the film’s release.

Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviator 

The $163 aviators don’t just look the part, either. They are the actual sunglasses that Cruise’s Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell wears in both movies. His Ray-Bans aren’t store bought, though. They were altered to fit him perfectly.

“Tom is a stickler,” Marlene Stewart, the movie’s costume designer, told The Daily Beast last month. “We had many, many fittings for the glasses. These are classic, Aviator Ray-Bans, and what I do and what costume designers do is you work with props, who is in charge of making the glasses. Altering them, customizing them. I’m in charge of the look, which includes the glasses, but I work in tandem with props, so that when we had a fitting with Tom, we knew of course that the Aviators were going to be on board. That was never a question.

Maverick’s Ray-Bans aren’t the only pair of Cruise-related shades you can buy right now. A few years back, Persol re-released the PO3225S sunglasses the actor wore in another of his classic ‘80s movies, Cocktail . Those glasses are still available to buy  for $395.

Bryan Hood is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Before joining the magazine, he worked for the New York Post, Artinfo and New York magazine, where he covered everything from celebrity gossip to…

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Top Gun: Maverick Sunglasses – Tom Cruise

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Tom Cruise is finally back and wearing his trademark Aviator sunglasses in the long-awaited and painfully long-overdue sequel to Top Gun – Top Gun: Maverick .

Tom Cruise’s original Top Gun Sunglasses became iconic in cinema with the 1986 film popularizing the Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses, turning the brand and its classic sunglasses style into something of a legend.

Ray-Ban’s Aviator sunglasses became synonymous with pilots and aviation in general and in fact, with movies & Tom Cruise too for some time. Tom Cruise will also be wearing Aviator style sunglasses in Mission: Impossible 7 next year too.

The iconic Aviator sunglasses style has never gone out of fashion and more than 35 years later, Tom Cruise’s character “Maverick” is still wearing the same style of sunglasses in Top Gun: Maverick .

Top Gun: Maverick Sunglasses – Ray-Ban Aviators

The sunglasses of choice for Tom Cruise and pilots all over the world are the Ray-Ban RB3025 Large Aviator . These can be easily found on Amazon.com here or Amazon.co.uk .

In fact, this model from Ray-Ban is available in numerous colour variants with or without polarized lenses so finding a colour to match your style should be no problem at all. Check out the various options on Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk here.

Miles Teller Sunglasses in Top Gun: Maverick

Miles Teller is also seen wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses in Top Gun: Maverick . Miles Teller plays Lieutenant Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, son of Maverick’s late best friend Nick “Goose” Bradshaw.

Miles Teller’s character “Rooster” has opted for the Ray-Ban RB3136 Caravan Sunglasses . These are an alternative variant of the classic Aviator shape. A little more square in design, these Aviator sunglasses may not be as iconic as the classic Aviator, but they are by no means any less cool. In fact, these could prove to become a future classic pair of sunglasses off the back of Top Gun: Maverick .

You can find these Ray-Ban RB3136 Caravan sunglasses on Amazon.com here or Amazon.co.uk .

Jon Hamm Sunglasses in Top Gun: Maverick

Jon Hamm plays Vice Admiral Beau “Cyclone” Simpson in Top Gun: Maverick . As commander of the Naval Air Forces, it’s important that “Cyclone” gets to wear some cool sunglasses too. Like “Rooster”, Jon Hamm’s character has also opted for the awesome Ray-Ban RB3136 Caravan sunglasses .

Again, you can find these Ray-Ban RB3136 Caravan sunglasses on Amazon.com here or Amazon.co.uk .

Glen Powell Sunglasses in Top Gun: Maverick

Glen Powell plays Lt. Jake “Hangman” Seresin in Top Gun: Maverick .

Apparently “Hangman” didn’t get the memo about Top Gun pilots wearing Aviator sunglasses. Thankfully though he’s saved the day by wearing these brilliant Ray-Ban RB2132 New Wayfarer sunglasses in the film.

Slightly smaller than the classic Wayfarer sunglasses, these are more rounded off and a little less aggressive in design, but arguably more practical and no less awesome.

Prescription Eyeglasses in Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick also features some prescription eyewear too and it looks like they are keeping it faithful by sticking to Ray-Ban here too. We even see an optical version of the Aviator glasses, apparently worn in combat!

Bashir Salahuddin Wears Ray-Ban Glasses in Top Gun: Maverick

Bashir Salahuddin plays WO-1 Bernie “Hondo” Coleman and wears an optical version of the classic Ray-Ban Wayfarer – the Ray-Ban RX5184 New Wayfarer prescription glasses. These are a popular choice from Ray-Ban giving that classic Wayfarer shape but with clear lenses.

Lewis Pullman Wears Optical Ray-Ban Eyeglasses in Top Gun: Maverick

Lewis Pullman plays Lt. Robert “Bob” Floyd in Top Gun: Maverick. Unlike most of the other Top Gun pilots, Floyd is seen wearing Ray-Ban RX6389 optical eyeglasses both on the ground and in the cockpit.

These are a large square style metal frame with clear or prescription lenses. They are not too dissimilar from a typical Aviator style.

The Complete List of Top Gun: Maverick Glasses

We’ve summarised a complete list of all sunglasses and prescription glasses worn in Top Gun: Maverick, sorted by actor and character for easy reading here. All of these Ray-Ban sunglasses or glasses are popular, long-term frames that are commonly available. You should be able to easily find any of these glasses on Amazon here.

See the Top Gun: Maverick Sunglasses in the Trailer

Check out the trailer for Top Gun: Maverick here to get a glimpse of the sunglasses featured in the latest Tom Cruise action movie.

The Original Top Gun Sunglasses – The Complete List from the 1986 Movie

The original Top Gun movie was a real showcase for Ray-Ban sunglasses with most of the lead cast wearing sunglasses throughout. Here is a complete list of sunglasses featured in the original Top Gun .

The good news is that many of these sunglasses can still be found on Amazon today.

If you haven’t seen the original Top Gun before, or if you just want to revisit this classic 80’s movie, you can see it on Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk .

What are your thoughts? Have you seen Top Gun: Maverick yet? Will you be getting any of these cool sunglasses? Let us know in the comments below.

Images from Top Gun: Maverick © Paramount Pictures Images of Sunglasses © Ray-Ban.

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How to buy Tom Cruise’s aviator sunglasses from ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

I feel the need ... the need to look like Maverick in my aviators.

By Scott Murdock | Published Jun 9, 2022 3:18 PM EDT

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Want to steal Tom Cruise’s ‘Top Gun’ look? You can.

Those of you who haven’t been living under a rock for the past two years have been patiently waiting for Tom Cruise and his signature aviators to return in one of the most highly-anticipated military movies in Hollywood history. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ promised all the chest-pounding action, clever one-liners, and heartwarming nostalgia America could handle, and it’s apparently delivering on that promise, with domestic sales at the box office surpassing $300 million .

It might be too late for us to earn our wings and pilot a F/A-18 Super Hornet against the future of aerial combat, but we can at least look the part. According to Marlene Stewart, the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ costume designer, Cruise was intimately involved in ensuring the Ray-Ban RB3025 aviators that Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell wore during the course of the film were perfect, from frame and lens color pairings to precise sizing. It’s no surprise that a man who’s famous for doing his own death-defying stunts would demand absolute perfection in every detail of his character’s appearance, too.

Now, you can steal that look — the same one that made aviators famous in 1986 when the original ‘Top Gun’ first premiered  — with the real deal from Ray-Ban. Right now, the Ray-Bans donned by Tom Cruise in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ can now be yours on Amazon . These premium shades are in sky-high demand, so just be thankful you can land a pair at all.

Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviators

Feast your eyes on them, folks. The Ray-Ban RB3025 is the model of aviators made famous in ‘Top Gun’ and celebrated in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ Feel free to mix and match frame and lens colors to match your personal style, or trust Tom Cruise’s taste and stick to the original gold over gray-green color scheme. Most people will prefer the 55-millimeter lenses, but oversized 58- and 62-millimeter lens widths are also available.

These aviators have a classic shape that’s been undeniably cool for generations. They’re as timeless as blue jeans and plain white tee-shirts. They’re as edgy as blacked-out Harleys and distorted electric guitars. And they look just as good in your dress uniform as they do during a pickup game of shirtless volleyball at the O-club. Will they ever go out of style? Maybe so, but not today.

Scott Murdock is a Task & Purpose commerce writer and Marine Corps veteran. Since 2020, he’s selflessly committed himself to experiencing the best gear, gadgets, stories, and alcoholic beverages in the service of you, the reader. Contact the author here.

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Just Like in 1986, Sales of Aviator Sunglasses Are Up Because of Top Gun

By Eileen Cartter

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Top Gun: Maverick , the 2022 sequel to the 1986 blockbuster that literally sent Tom Cruise into the troposphere, is hitting all the megahit landmarks: grossing a stunning $1.2 billion globally, becoming Paramount’s biggest worldwide release ever, and…reigniting a fervent public interest in aviator sunglasses?

According to Bloomberg , UK sales of the classic Ray-Ban RB3025 aviators that Cruise’s Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell wears in the franchise are way up since the movie hit theaters—a repeat of the scenario that followed the premiere of the original Top Gun in 1986, which reportedly boosted sales of aviators nearly 40% in the seven months after its release.

And certainly, of all the covetable elements from Top Gun (flight suits, glistening abs, the ability to fly a plane), snagging a pair of shades similar, if not nearly identical, to ones that Maverick wears in the franchise is the most attainable. Nearly identical, that is, because Cruise’s personal pair are meticulously, and characteristically, custom.

“Tom is a stickler,” Maverick costume designer Marlene Stewart told The Daily Beast in June. “We had many, many fittings for the glasses. These are classic aviator Ray-Bans…when we had a fitting with Tom, we knew of course that the aviators were going to be on board. That was never a question.” (Cruise, who also produced the film, was a stickler about many other aspects of its production, from its intensive aerial stunts to its military accuracy .) The style has also been Cruise’s personal shades of choice for the last few decades. Just this past weekend, the actor met up with the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows aerobatic team in Gloucestershire, England, and all of them wore—you guessed it—aviator sunglasses.

Ray-Ban RB3025 classic aviator sunglasses

Will ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Revive Our Lust for Aviator Shades?

Every element of Tom Cruise’s onscreen wardrobe was custom-made for the star, costume designer Marlene Stewart reveals—including the big screen’s coolest sunglasses.

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Midway through Top Gun: Maverick , in homage to the original Top Gun ’s famous volleyball scene, Tom Cruise and his young acolytes frolic on the beach, playing a game of shirtless touch football. Cruise is just as bare-chested as the rest, clad only in blue jeans and his character’s distinctive, Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses. Glistening in golden hour sunlight, Cruise is resplendent.

The Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses Tom Cruise wears in Top Gun: Maverick were custom-made to suit the star’s face perfectly, a testament to the actor’s famed attention to detail.

“Tom is a stickler,” Marlene Stewart, Maverick ’s costume designer, told The Daily Beast. “We had many, many fittings for the glasses. These are classic, Aviator Ray-Bans, and what I do and what costume designers do is you work with props, who is in charge of making the glasses. Altering them, customizing them. I’m in charge of the look, which includes the glasses, but I work in tandem with props, so that when we had a fitting with Tom, we knew of course that the Aviators were going to be on board. That was never a question.

“It was really a matter of what size, and how customized was the color of the glass, and the shape. To talk about the scene on the beach, we had fittings with each character to see what’s gonna work for them, but we wanted to establish Tom’s first.”

The Aviators were established as iconic in the original Top Gun (1986). After the movie’s release, sales of Aviator sunglasses leapt by 40 percent; perhaps even more impressively, Aviators have continued to maintain double-digit growth in the following years . The film’s supporting cast members also each rock Ray-Bans that vary depending on the character, but each style works in harmony with the Aviators’ classic shape.

The sunglasses are just one sartorial echo of the original Top Gun . 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick finds Cruise reprising his now-classic 1980s role as Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell; the original’s narrative is more or less adhered to—a ragtag band of hotshot pilots must work together to execute an extremely dangerous mission, led by Cruise, who’s aged into the role of teacher. The costumes have only gotten more vigilantly precise.

Cruise, his love interest, played by Jennifer Connelly, and every one of his airborne naval comrades dip in and out of frame like models in a Ralph Lauren ad; Maverick high tails it astride a motorcycle, his jacket billowing in the wind, but only so much.

As for the supporting characters, one standout is Miles Teller as the hotheaded rookie “Rooster.” Teller huffs and puffs through the film rocking a petulant mustache and a pair of Ray-Ban RB3136 Caravan shades. Connelly, meanwhile sports the classic Aviators in a shade of golden brown .

The mercenary slickness of the film’s look and feel is no accident. Stewart has a long history in Hollywood; she’s got a particularly established track record when it comes to amplifying unique shades of cinematic masculinity.

One of her earliest collaborations was with Oliver Stone for the Jim Morrison biopic The Doors, and she went on to craft the terrifying T-1000’s look in Terminator 2: Judgement Day . (To my eye, there are more than a few similarities between Robert Patrick’s T-1000 and Cruise’s Maverick, even down to the two actors’ mesmerizing running styles .)

Maverick is also Stewart’s third collaboration with Tom Cruise. “Especially in Top Gun , [Cruise’s character] is very old school in a way, it’s like another period in time when people respected each other and yet they still had individuality and drive and ambition,” Stewart said.

“I had worked with Tony Scott; I did not do the first Top Gun , but I knew the people who worked on it,” Stewart said. “Back in those days, they used original pieces that were around, whether it be an original-issue flight suit or his jeans or his leather jacket.”

Cruise’s onscreen enthusiasm can border on hysterical, so it was essential that his performance in the original was helmed in by his character’s precise, utilitarian wardrobe. Mitchell appears onscreen looking every inch the US Naval Officer in his prime, clad in close-fitting flight suits, rugged bomber jackets, classic denim and, of course, instantly-iconic Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses.

For the new movie, to evoke these shades of nostalgia while ensuring that Cruise’s look was 100 percent contemporary, Stewart and her team went to extraordinary lengths to craft the perfect garments.

“We reproduced the original jacket to kind of change the shape of it, so it wasn’t really too much of that 1980s, oversized, shoulder pad look that was in the original,” Stewart said. “[Cruise’s] physical shape has changed a little bit and the times have changed a little bit. That was the biggest project on the movie. We had gathered almost 40 leather jackets from all over the world from vintage dealers that we Frankenstein-ed together. It had to have the original knit cut on the sleeves. It was maybe a five month process, the whole thing. We had to piece this whole thing together, it was like a Rubik’s Cube.”

While the other elements of Cruise’s wardrobe in the movie look perhaps more standardized and attainable, every single item was custom-made for the star from scratch, down to his white T-shirts and blue jeans, Stewart said. “I worked with a company called Vince that custom-made the jeans that had some stretch in them, that had a boot cut for his cowboy boots,” Stewart said. “We needed to have a higher rise in the back so that when he was riding the motorcycle they worked, and they made other jeans for the scene at the beach.”

“ Top Gun was my much older brother’s favorite movie growing up, so it became my favorite movie,” Yang-Yi Goh , GQ ’s Commerce Editor, said. “It’s so tight and compact, and every scene is so propulsive. When you’re a little kid, the action scenes and fighter jets are the coolest thing on earth, and it’s extremely quotable and quippy. And you have young Tom Cruise, the coolest person who ever existed, looking really cool. All these things left a deep imprint on my brain.”

Cruise’s Aviators in the Top Gun sequel function on a subconscious level: like the star wearing them, they’re a welcome reminder that despite the turmoil that currently defines American life, the classics are still firing on all cylinders. (Cruise has two indelible Ray-Ban moments. The first was Risky Business in 1983, when the actor cackled to high heaven wearing Wayfarers . Ray-Ban sold 200,000 pairs of the shades in 1982, and after the movie came out, Wayfarers sales jumped to 360,000.)

The fashions in the original Top Gun are “very classic and timeless on purpose,” Goh said. “When he’s not in a flight suit, Maverick basically just wears a tight white T-shirt and Levi’s, which is something you could have worn in 1955 or 2022 and looked perfectly normal and cool.”

“Out of all the actors that I’ve worked with, and I’ve worked with many, Tom has given me 1,000 percent presence and time to do the job, and you see the results,” Stewart told The Daily Beast. “A lot of actors maybe are not so cognizant of spending that much time, but he is, and it’s really rare.”

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Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick Sunglasses

In the high-octane American action drama “Top Gun” from 1986 and its equally thrilling 2022 sequel “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise effortlessly slips into the role of the audacious Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, complete with the iconic Ray-Ban 3025 Aviator Classic sunglasses . These sunglasses, with their unmistakable teardrop shape, robust metal frame, and superior polarized lenses, transcend mere fashion accessories to become a symbol of Maverick’s daring spirit and unparalleled style. Following the debut of the original film, these Ray-Ban Aviators became a cultural phenomenon, driving up sales by an impressive 40% and earning the esteemed title of “Top Gun sunglasses.”

Maverick’s choice of eyewear has a storied heritage, dating back to their 1930s military inception, designed primarily to shield pilots’ eyes from the relentless glare of the sky. Marlene Stewart, the astute costume designer for “Top Gun: Maverick,” recognized the weighty significance of these sunglasses. She meticulously selected the perfect pair for Cruise, reflecting his well-known dedication to authenticity and detail. This rigorous selection process ensured that the Aviator Classics worn by Maverick were not just any sunglasses, but an integral facet of his character’s identity, emblematic of his tenacity and flair.

For those of you under the age of 30 you might not know that once upon a time, many many years ago, Tom Cruise was not yet a borderline crazy Hollywood ass but a cool, up and coming young heartthrob. Following on from cult favorites Taps and Risky Business, Cruise graduated to the big leagues with a feature length commercial for the Air Force, sunglasses and jumpsuits, Top Gun.

Top Gun was… well, it was awesome. Women loved it for the gung ho airmen in close-fitting flight suits. Men loved it for the high speed dog fights and endless, over the top machismo. In short, everyone loved Top Gun.

Looking back through the mists of time to the 1986 release of Top Gun there’s one thing that jumps out in my mind. The Top Gun sunglasses. Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell (Tom Cruise) and many other cast members spent much of the movie in what could accurately be described as the coolest damned sunglasses ever to grace a face.

Naturally, in the years since the theatrical release of Top Gun there has been a steady, constant supply of guys who think to themselves as the credits roll ‘Damn, I need to get myself a pair of those sunglasses’. In the case of many movies it can often be almost impossible to find the details of costumes and accessories – costume designers usually aren’t eager to give away their secrets – but in the case of the Top Gun sunglasses it couldn’t be easier.

Maverick’s sunglasses, as worn throughout Top Gun, are an example of the timeless classic Ray Ban 3025 Aviators with gold frame.

I remember getting my first pair of Ray Ban Aviators just a couple of months following the release of Top Gun in 1986. A wealthy uncle who’d forgotten too many birthdays splashed out on a pair (the $100 price tag at the time was a little too steep for my 16 year old pocket). I remember the first time I went for a spin on my bike wearing the Aviator’s – my neighbour called out to me as I left the yard, ‘Hey, cool Top Gun sunglasses!’ Since then, even though Ray Ban Aviators have appeared in countless movies, TV shows and on the faces of friends, family, strangers and celebrities for decades, I’ve always thought of Aviators as ‘Top Gun Sunglasses’.

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Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

In the highly anticipated sequel Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Tom Cruise once again dons the iconic Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses that he wore in the original Top Gun film released in 1986. Known for his signature aviator shades, Cruise’s character Pete “Maverick” Mitchell continues to sport the timeless and stylish eyewear that has become synonymous with the Top Gun franchise.

The decision to have Cruise wear the same sunglasses in the sequel pays homage to the classic film and adds an element of nostalgia for fans of the original. The aviator style, with its distinctive tear-drop shape and metal frame, perfectly captures the essence of Maverick’s character as a daring and enigmatic naval aviator.

These Ray-Ban Aviators, specifically the model 3025 (Aviator Classic), have become an enduring symbol of coolness and have remained a popular choice among fashion-conscious individuals over the years. The popularity of these sunglasses soared after the release of the first Top Gun film, and they have since become synonymous with Maverick’s character and the Top Gun brand.

The Aviator sunglasses not only add to Maverick’s iconic image but also serve a practical purpose. As a naval aviator, Maverick needs reliable eye protection against the sun’s glare and other elements when flying at high altitudes. The Ray-Ban Aviators with polarized lenses provide the necessary protection while exuding a classic and effortlessly stylish look.

Tom Cruise’s association with the Aviator sunglasses has cemented their status as a timeless and fashionable eyewear choice. The fact that he continues to wear them in the sequel pays tribute to the enduring appeal of both the actor and the iconic eyewear.

The decision to maintain continuity in the character’s style from the original film reinforces the connection between the two movies and underscores the nostalgic appeal for fans. It allows longtime followers of the franchise to relive the excitement of the original while experiencing the new and thrilling story of Top Gun: Maverick.

With the release of Top Gun: Maverick, it is expected that the Ray-Ban Aviators will once again see a surge in popularity, as fans rush to emulate Maverick’s iconic look. Whether you’re a fan of the Top Gun series or simply appreciate classic and stylish eyewear, the Aviator sunglasses continue to be a timeless choice that captures the essence of Maverick’s legendary character.

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33 thoughts on “ Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick Sunglasses ”

Those are Randolph Enginerring Aviators. NOT Ray Ban.

I get it. This is a AM site but at least get your facts right.

James says:

Another commenter suggested that they are American Opticals, so there is certainly more than one opinion on that. And there is no official statement from the production about which sunglasses he actually wore.

I still strongly believe them to be Ray-Bans for two reasons:

1) Tom Cruise is known for wearing Ray-Bans in many of his movies.

2) Any trustworthy source that I can find describes them as Ray-Bans.

http://theweek.com/articles/469629/stories-behind-10-famous-product-placements

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20150708-the-enduring-appeal-of-aviator-sunglasses

In any case, Ray-Ban 3025 Aviators are easy to find, of good quality, and very close to those used in Top Gun.

If anyone else has some thoughts on this matter, please add a comment below.

Paul Davies Aviation Historian/Pilot. says:

Confirmed by many sources, including Ray Ban themselves, and Baush and Lomb who made the originals in the USA. Model number is RB3025-L0205 in 58mm Gold Frame and G15 Dark Green Glass lenses. Even their competitor:Randolph Engineering confirm the Movie used Ray Bans but they supplied many other movies. The sequal due out as Top Gun Maverick but known as TOPGUN 2 shows him wearing Ray Bans. The confusion is due to different lighting showing the Gold lens frames looking silver and with the production company scratching off the white Ray Ban wording logo on the lens to avoid blatant advertising. Both Ray Ban and Top Gun PR confirm used Ray Bans for both films.

michla says:

In addition to this guys comment randolph ebginering glasses have straight low nose bar and maverick has curved ones like Ray ban

Top Gun was about Navy Pilots not Air Force. The Air Force never takes off and lands on a ship.

Jay Dreiling says:

To Jr. They are indeed RL Aviators 3025’s. You too should get your facts straight before you jump on someone else. …….Shmuck 🙂

Erich says:

6 year late reply but your correct. 😁

Pooks says:

There is very little knowledge on what sunglasses they used in the movie. But, for a movie to ‘make sense’ or be ‘realistic’ on what sunglasses pilots would wear.. it would be American Optical or Randolph Engineering.

I pick American Optical. American Optical was used and still used by NASA and our American Forces. Why? The materials used is better than RayBan. All materials used are military grade. Why would our forces use cheap materials? The RayBan Aviator is a replica of the originator and a replica is always made with cheap materials. It would only make sense that Americans at that time period would want to wear USA Made products. There’s a reason why these sunglasses were only made for the Armed Forces. They were just the best in quality. The only reason I didn’t pick Randolph is that American Optical is older and was widely used by our Forces. It was the first sunglasses to go to the Moon.

Lets ask Tom Cruise?

Thanks for your comment!

I still believe the Top Gun sunglasses to be Ray-Bans, though. Product placement was well used in the 80s, so their choice of brand probably had little to do with the American Forces and NASA. After all, it is said that the movie single-handedly increased the sales of Ray-Ban 3025 by 40%.

Oh, I wish Tom Cruise someday would drop a comment on this question.

Robert Williamson says:

He’s not correct but my guess is that he isn’t the sort of person that takes being corrected well.

Bausch & Lomb developed the first Aviator pilot’s glasses and eventually called them “Ray BAN” literally means that they were designed to ban the rays from pilots eyes.

Wikipedia agrees en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviator_sunglasses

There’s a good history here grailed.com/drycleanonly/aviator-sunglasses-top-gun-history

They were worn by the military in WW2 and by General Douglas Mcarthur. pinterest.co.uk/pin/782359766489192495/

I think he’s just read some advertising material for American Optical and bought it.

The original “Aviators” didn’t have tear drop lenses at all. Randolf Engineering has been supplying US military pilots with original Aviators since at least the 70’s. They’re designed with bayonet style temple frames to fit under flight helmet and combat gear. Robert Duval is wearing them for example in Apocalypse Now. But the model “Concorde” which is also made by Randolph Engineering is the modern version of what Ray Ban calls its 3025 “Aviators”. I own Randolph Engineering and Ray Ban sunglasses and both manufacturers are fantastic in my opinion

jesse. says:

I wanted the sunglasses that Jon Hamm wore on Mad Men, which are not Carvans like he is wearing in Top Gun (you can see the Ray Ban tagging) I bought the American Optics, because I bet that Don Draper wore the same sunglasses as astronauts.

I think the movie very clearly has a Ray Ban tie in.

MattyC says:

Pooks….obviously never has been in the military. Very little of any military equipment supplied is of highest standard. It’s of ‘best budget’. It’s why most of the guys in the Army buy their own boots – issued ones are shit. And the military doesn’t issue sunglasses (well Australian anyway).

Randolph Engineering is still under contract with the US Navy making sunglasses. Original “Aviators”, not the tear drop styled Ran Ban 3025’s seen in Top Gun.

Just found this post. They are definitely NOT AOs. The nose piece wire and top wire on the frame are too close together comparing your pics above with AOs website pics. The nose piece wire tends to favor Ray Bans. Ray Ban had a contract to supply the US military with pilot glasses until 1982 when RE took over and has had it since. It is possible that the sunglasses are cheap knockoffs since the “Ray Ban” printing is missing from the right lens although the costumer could have removed it. Other styles worn by other actors would also support Ray Bans as I remember seeing Cubmaster and Shooter styles worn by other “pilots”. And for “Pooks”… Ray Ban in ’85-’86 was owned by Bausch & Lomb and were US made.

bob lee swaggard says:

if they did use Ray-Ban glasses in top gun, they scrapped the white lettering off the right eye lens. But if you buy Ray-Ban sunglasses today they will not be like the glasses from the 1980s Bausch & Lomb sold the company to Luxottica in 1999.I have owned 5 Ray Bans that were made by Bausch & Lomb and 1 Luxottica pair. in my opinion the Bausch & Lomb glasses were heavier and better made then the Luxottica crap for sale today. my 5 Bausch & Lomb glasses i lost 3, 1 pair fell off the top shelf of my wall locker and hit the concrete lenses first and shattered the 2 lenses. my final Bausch & Lomb glasses were my first I ever owned handed down to me by my uncle he bought the outdoorsman II glasses in 1967 while in the Air Force so i put them away as soon as i learned i could buy my own glasses in the PX for about half the price people paid in the civilian world. When i lost my last pair of B&L glasses( i had those from 1996- 2009) i bought a pair to replace them not knowing of the Luxottica purchase of the company, i lost the Luxottica glasses in 2017, and rather then buy another poorly made glasses from Luxottica, i got out my 1967 glasses and bought a new old stock pair of lenses for the B&L frame that i still had kept away with my uncles old glasses. id rather buy a old pair of B&L glasses then buy a new Luxottica pair

Paul Davies says:

I purchased the original 1986 American B and L made glass etched lens, metal Gold frame ones also. The new ones are not of the same quality but still good. I am getting some eyewear retainer lanyards for mine after reading your message. The Outdoorman version had tight loops fitting around and under behind the ear to keep them on if you looked down. I always thought these were for when doing aerobatics! Cannot wait – although had to for two years of postponement of the film sequel: TopGun Maverick. Trailers are worth watching also. I was a regular pilot at the time of the original and return to flying next year so a full circle journey for Tom and I.

They are vintage Ray Ban made between 1960’s and 1970’s era by Baush and Lomb and made in the USA. Model number is RB3025-L0205 in 58mm Gold Frame and G15 Green lenses.

Correct. TopGun TopMan!

Cruseman says:

Definetly Ray-Ban 3025 in ancient B&L made in USA Times. Take a deep look at the short bottom nose bar piece – it’s typical curved Ray-Ban style. AO and Randolph are using linear bars.

Scott Thrower says:

Fantastic detailed page! (“He did it right …”)

Have you considered starting a post/thread about the sunglasses worn in the NEW Top Gun: Maverick movie being filmed ( for 2020 release ) ? Some set photos are already leaked! Would love to hear this group’s thoughts! Thanks

Thanks for your question.

Of course we need to address the new Top Gun: Maverick (2020) movie! It will probably not be a separate post, but an update to this one. I have only seen the picture from his Twitter account where he turns his head away. I think we need more for it to be relevant. You are always welcome to share your thoughts!

Tom Cruise is wearing his original, or newer version Ray Ban RB3025 Gold framed glasses in G15 Green-grey glass lenses. Original made in USA around 1980s, newer ones made in Italy and Worldwide under licence. Ray Ban will have publicity ready or already out as I write this in December 2020. Top Gun Maverick trailers confirm this also.

Sergio says:

I cannot say if those are Ray Ban or not, but I think they are. It would not make much sense to use the rest of aviator-kind models by Ray Ban for other characters (Shooter, Caravan, Outdoorsman…) and use other brand for the Aviator model.

Andrew says:

These are without doubt Ray Ban RB3025 L0205 in Gold Frame and Dark Green G15 lenses sans white Ray Ban Logo on right lens. FYI, if you want to remove that white Ray Ban logo from the lens you can easily do so by using a penny and carefully scratching it off. The penny is soft enough so it won’t scratch the glass lenses. This works on all other lenses made of glass without any flash or mirror coating. I did this on a pair of Ray Ban and Randolph Aviator sunglasses and in my opinion look way better without that logo there.

Some say Tom Cruise wore grey lens gold framed Ray Ban RB3025 but most of the stills show green light filtering when he is sideways frontal to camera. Yet glasses look very dark? Some say they used reflective mirror lenses but that does not seem right. All the evidence I could get points to you being right. These were original USA made B and L Ray Bans with Gold metal frames, Glass Dark green G15 Lenses and etched into the frames with the size, B and L USA and other detailing. The white “Ray Ban” was removed presumably to avoid claims of blatant advertising?

Kirsten says:

What about Charlotte Blackwood’s (Kelly McGillis) sunglasses?

Dakota says:

Hey i just need some advice, i’m 15 and i’m wondering if it is worth it to buy a pair of ray ban model 3025’s? Is there any other glasses that would be just as good for a lesser price?

Much appreciated Dakota L.

In this article in Inc. the CEO of Randolph Engineering specifically says that Tom Cruise’s sunglasses in Top Gun are Ray Ban…

‘www.inc.com/leigh-buchanan/randolph-engineering-massachusetts-military-eyewear-main-street.html’

GQ also describes them as Ray Ban RB3025…

‘www.gq.com/story/tom-cruise-top-gun-maverick-sunglasses’

Good man. I found all those and more confirming these were, in 1986 Ray Ban RB2025 Green G15 Lens, possibly Polarised? with Gold metal frames and the Ray Ban white painted logo removed to avoid claims of blatant advertising although much was done in PR between the film people and the Ray Ban company-then and since the owners changed from Baush and Lomb which, by 1985-86 were still made in the USA. Model number is RB3025-L0205 in 58mm Gold Frame and G15 Green (Glass) lenses. The new film: Top Gun Maverick/TOPGUN 2 shows him wearing the same pair or an up to date pair of RB3025 in Gold with green G15 AVIATOR tear drop Lenses. The Randolph Engineering company supplied glasses to many other movies however. Just waiting now to see the sountrack album. The Original TOPGUN Movie soundtrack when released went: “ballistic Mav!”.

Fred Romero says:

So… I guess a pair of (very similar) Bushnell aviator glasses won’t make the cut, huh? In another time and place (in the 70s & 80s) I was a Commercial rated pilot and Flight Instructor by day and a cop at night, and I wore my Bushnell glasses as part of the total image and they seemed to work just fine for both function and image. Upon reading this link I did a deep search in the garage and I found my old glasses… and after looking at them on me in the mirror I’m back baby, nothing cooler than an old pilot with strut and ‘tude!

Clover says:

What is the name of the sunglasses that are worn by Jennifer Connelly in Top Gun 2?

Hassan Razek says:

Hi there – the shades Miles Teller wore in the film, were they size 55mm or 58mm?

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This summer, the iconic RB3025 sunglass style returns as part of an exclusive collection created in collaboration with Paramount Pictures to promote the highly-anticipated Top Gun: Maverick movie. RB3025, also known as the Aviator, is one of the most iconic and popular models of sunglasses produced by Ray-Ban. This model has been worn by numerous celebrities and is often associated with the United States military and aviation. In the 2021 movie Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise is seen sporting a pair of these sunglasses, further cementing the model’s status as a timeless classic.

Top Gun: Maverick is an upcoming American action drama film that stars Tom Cruise as the title character who returns to the United States Navy’s Top Gun school to train a new generation of pilots. The movie has already become iconic for its iconic fashion choices; most notably for Tom Cruise’s sunglasses. In Top Gun: Maverick he wears Ray-Ban Aviators with a custom blue tint which has since become incredibly popular with fans of the franchise worldwide. As fans eagerly awaited the release of Top Gun: Maverick, so too does their excitement for the fashion associated with the franchise. 

Ray-Ban was born in 1936, becoming one of the most iconic eyewear brands in the world. It is known for its pioneering spirit and unrivaled quality, craftsmanship, and design. Its signature Aviator sunglasses were created in 1937 to protect military pilots from harsh glare. They featured green glass lenses with a large teardrop shape that provided better peripheral vision than normal aviators. The sunglasses became popular with celebrities, travelers, and everyday folk alike who sought out Ray-Ban’s distinctive style and quality. 

This classic design features a metal frame that is both durable and lightweight, along with adjustable nose pads for optimal comfort. It has vibrant lenses with a prominent double bridge and gunmetal frame. It comes complete with a custom case featuring the Top Gun logo and “Maverick” moniker printed on one side and “Goose” on the other – two characters from the original Top Gun movie.  The lenses are designed to provide maximum protection against UV rays as well as glare, while still giving you an unobstructed view. RB3025 Aviators also feature signature Ray-Ban branding on the temple tips, which adds a touch of style to any look. 

Ray-Ban Aviators have been a fashion staple since their introduction in 1936 and recently made a major comeback. They are the perfect choice for anyone looking to make a timeless fashion statement that is sure to impress. Whether you’re jetting off on an adventure or just want to rock the same look as Tom Cruise, Ray-Ban RB3025 sunglasses are sure to add some style and flair to any outfit. With various lens options like mirrored lenses or gradient lenses available, Ray-Ban Aviators offer something for everyone’s unique style. 

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The Ray-Ban Arista/G-15 Green 001 model is a timeless classic that never goes out of style. This iconic design features classic Ray-Ban aviator styling with sleek green lenses and a lightweight metal frame for superior comfort and durability. The Ray-Ban Arista/G-15 Green 001 offers advanced technology including impact-resistant lenses, 100% UV protection, and an anti-reflective coating to provide the ultimate eye protection.

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Ray-Ban’s RB3025 Gold/Blue Classic sunglasses are a classic style with a timeless appeal. Featuring Ray-Ban’s iconic Aviator frame, these sunglasses come in a stylish and classic gold and blue combination that will draw attention. The lenses themselves feature lightweight polycarbonate material that is designed to be durable and scratch resistant, making them ideal for everyday wear.

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Ray-Ban’s RB3025 Arista/Photochromic Gray model is the perfect choice for those looking for a stylish and protective eyewear solution. Ray-Ban has been making sunglasses since 1937, so they know a thing or two about quality and performance when it comes to lenses and frames. The Arista / Photochromic Gray model features Ray-Ban’s patented photochromic lenses that darken in bright light and provide maximum protection from UV rays. The lenses are also designed with Ray-Ban’s proprietary Ray·Free™ technology to reduce glare and improve vision clarity.

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The Ray-Ban RB3025 Metallic Dark Bronze/Light Gray Mirrored Rainbow sunglasses provide more than just protection from the sun, they offer a stylish look to help you make a statement. The metallic dark bronze frame provides a classic feel, while the light gray mirrored lenses add a modern twist. These sunglasses feature Ray-Ban’s iconic rainbow effect that adds an extra level of flair and style to any outfit. The lenses are constructed with 100% UV protection to ensure your eyes stay safe in the sun.

Fans of the famous Ray-Ban model have something to look forward to with this special edition release and those who haven’t seen the original can experience what all the buzz is about. With a timeless look and unbeatable protection, RB3025 sunglasses will have you looking sharp in any setting. So whether you’re a fan of Tom Cruise or this particular sunglasses, don’t miss out on this limited edition style that captures iconic characters from Top Gun: Maverick.  

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Was there ever any doubt that Tom Cruise would once again wear a pair of classic aviators?

In Top Gun 2 Maverick, Tom Cruise finally revisits the much-loved role of Pete “Maverick” Mitchel. While Crusie is a little older and the CGI is a little flashier, one thing has stayed the same: the actor wears a pair of classic aviator sunglasses.

This is no surprise. The sunglasses were originally developed for pilots so it’s fitting that they would be the frame of choice for one of the movie world’s most famous aviators. Images of Cruise in his uniform with a pair of the shades in the original movie are iconic.

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In the new movie, the sunglasses look set to play an equally crucial role. One of the most eye-catching scenes in the trailer is when Crusie is seen racing a plane on his motorbike with his sunglasses and stars and stripes-adorned pilot jacket glimmering in the sun. It’s a moment that shows aviators are the type of shades worn by men of action, those who are prone to jumping on a bike at a moment’s notice and chasing a plane down a runway.

What Sunglasses Does Tom Cruise Wear in Top Gun Maverick?

The sunglasses Tom Cruise wears in the movie look a lot like Ray-Ban Aviator Classics . These are, after all, the frame that was originally designed for U.S pilots way back in 1937. If you want to grab a pair you can check them out on Amazon by clicking the links below. We’ve linked to the pair with a classic gold frame and green lens, but other colors are available.

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It’s no secret that sometimes people seek inspiration from the sunglasses worn by their favorite celebrities. One iconic figure whose eyewear choices have left a lasting impact is none other than Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise.

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In this article, we delve into the realm of Tom Cruise’s sunglasses and explore the most popular styles he has sported both on the silver screen and in his everyday life. From his effortlessly cool aviators to sleek and modern designs, we’ll uncover the shades that have become synonymous with Cruise’s timeless style.

Get ready to discover the iconic sunglasses, including some from American Optical , that have captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts and movie lovers alike.

What Sunglasses Does Tom Cruise Wear in Real Life?

Tom Cruise has been spotted donning American Optical sunglasses on various occasions, including prestigious events like Wimbledon and the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain. Known for his impeccable style, Cruise’s choice of American Optical sunglasses reflects his appreciation for classic eyewear.

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American Optical is famous for its military-inspired aviator sunglasses. Cruise’s affinity for the Original Pilot showcases his preference for timeless and iconic designs. Whether he’s cheering on his favorite tennis players or immersing himself in the high-octane world of Formula One, Cruise’s American Optical sunglasses effortlessly blend functionality and fashion.

With their sturdy construction and high-quality lenses, these sunglasses provide optimal sun protection while exuding an air of understated sophistication. Cruise’s endorsement of American Optical further solidifies AO’s reputation as a go-to choice for those seeking both style and durability in their eyewear.

Tom Cruise Top Gun sunglasses

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Tom Cruise’s iconic sunglasses in “Top Gun” became an enduring symbol of cool. The aviator-style shades, known as the Ray-Ban Aviator 3025, exuded effortless style and added an extra dash of charisma to Cruise’s Maverick character.

With their sleek metal frames and teardrop-shaped lenses, these sunglasses captured the essence of ’80s aviation fashion. They became a must-have accessory for “Top Gun” fans, instantly recognizable and synonymous with Maverick’s rebellious spirit.

Even decades later, these sunglasses continue to epitomize the timeless allure of aviators and remain a testament to Cruise’s unforgettable portrayal in the film.

Tom Cruise Maverick Sunglasses

In the long awaited sequel “Maverick,” Tom Cruise plays the iconic role once again and dons a pair of sunglasses that command attention. The updated Ray-ban aviator design features a sleeker, more streamlined frame with a contemporary edge. The lenses, though still retaining the iconic teardrop shape, offer enhanced clarity and UV protection.

These sunglasses not only pay homage to the original “Top Gun” style but also reflect the evolution of Maverick as a character and the ever-changing trends in eyewear fashion.

Just like Cruise himself, these sunglasses exude confidence, style, and an unwavering sense of adventure.

Tom Cruise Risky Business Sunglasses

Warner Bros.

Cruise’s sunglasses in “Risky Business” became synonymous with his character Joel Goodsen’s journey from an ordinary high school student to a risk-taking entrepreneur. The sunglasses featured a distinct wayfarer style with a black frame and dark tinted lenses. They perfectly embodied Joel’s newfound rebelliousness and confidence as he embraced his wild side.

The Ray-ban wayfarer sunglasses became an essential accessory, amplifying Joel’s cool and edgy persona throughout the film. Their popularity skyrocketed, with fans eagerly seeking to emulate the stylish and daring look. Even today, these sunglasses continue to represent a pivotal moment in Cruise’s career and remain an enduring symbol of youthful rebellion and unbridled ambition.

Tom Cruise Cocktail Sunglasses

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In the film “Cocktail,” Tom’s sunglasses exuded an undeniable sense of flair and sophistication. Sporting a pair of sleek Persol shades, Cruise’s character Brian Flanagan exuded a charismatic and confident vibe. The sunglasses featured a tortoiseshell pattern that added a touch of timeless elegance to his overall look.

Whether bartending or navigating the ups and downs of life, Brian’s sunglasses became a signature element of his style. The choice of these sunglasses perfectly captured the ’80s aesthetic, blending a retro charm with a modern twist.

Cruise effortlessly embodied the role of a charming bartender, and these sunglasses played a pivotal role in shaping his character’s image as he mixed cocktails and stirred up his own destiny.

What Sunglasses Does Tom Cruise Wear in American Made?

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In the film “American Made,” Cruise’s sunglasses served as a stylish accessory that complemented his character’s adventurous spirit. Donning a pair of classic aviators, Cruise’s Barry Seal exuded a cool and confident demeanor.

The Randolph Engineering sunglasses featured a metal frame with teardrop-shaped lenses, embodying the timeless appeal of aviator eyewear. They not only shielded Barry’s eyes from the sun but also added a touch of retro charm to his charismatic persona.

These sunglasses perfectly captured the era of the film, set in the 1980s, and emphasized the character’s role as a daring pilot navigating a world of danger and intrigue.

Tom Cruise Sunglasses Mission Impossible

Tom Cruise’s sunglasses in the Mission Impossible franchise have become a trademark of his character, Ethan Hunt. The sunglasses, often seen in intense action sequences, are typically black or dark tinted, and feature a sleek and sporty design. While specific brands and models may vary across the films, they consistently reflect the cutting-edge technology and high-performance style associated with the character.

These sunglasses not only add a touch of coolness to Ethan Hunt’s enigmatic persona but also serve a practical purpose, shielding his eyes from danger and providing a sense of anonymity during covert operations.

Whether he’s scaling skyscrapers or engaging in high-speed chases, Cruise’s sunglasses in Mission Impossible effortlessly blend form and function, reinforcing his status as a suave and skilled agent.

They have become an iconic accessory synonymous with the franchise, symbolizing the relentless pursuit of justice and the allure of the impossible.

Tom Cruise Sunglasses in Rain Man

In the film “Rain Man,” Tom Cruise wears a distinctive pair of sunglasses that added depth to the complex persona of his character, Charlie Babbitt. The Ray-ban Clubmasters exude a classic but bold style, showcasing Charlie’s trendy yet slightly rebellious nature.

As the film explored themes of self-discovery and brotherhood, these sunglasses became a symbol of Charlie’s journey from self-centeredness to empathy. The shades acted as a barrier between Charlie’s guarded exterior and the world, hinting at his vulnerability and the emotional walls he had built.

Cruise’s choice of sunglasses in “Rain Man” not only served as a fashionable accessory but also contributed to the character’s evolution, making them an integral part of the storytelling and enhancing the portrayal of a man coming to terms with his own identity.

Tom Cruise Knight and Day Sunglasses

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In the action-comedy film “Knight and Day,” Tom Cruise wears a pair of sleek Persol sunglasses that perfectly match the film’s adventurous tone.

These sunglasses not only shielded his eyes from the sun but also added a touch of mystique to his character, enhancing his enigmatic and charismatic presence on screen.

The choice of these sunglasses in “Knight and Day” highlighted Cruise’s impeccable fashion sense and attention to detail in portraying his characters. They became an integral part of his character Roy Miller’s overall look and further emphasized the film’s stylish and action-packed atmosphere.

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If you’re like Tom Cruise in your appreciation for iconic sunglass style, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re looking for the exact style Cruise has worn, or want to create your own iconic style, American Optical sunglasses are a must have in your wardrobe. Please contact us if you have any questions as you shop.

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Did you know that Ray Ban paid over $50.000 at the time to have the characters wear Ray Ban sunglasses? Ray-Ban at the time was at an all time low. Due to the success of the movie, the sales of the Ray-Ban Aviator model rose over 40%, saving Ray-Ban from bankruptcy! 

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What Sunglasses Does Tom Cruise Wear in Top Gun (Maverick)

I feel the need…the need for SHADES. Don’t get that line? Then go watch the first Top Gun. This post is not a throw back…in fact…the second Top Gun movie called Top Gun Maverick isn’t even out. You might be old enough to remember how classic Maverick (Tom Cruises’) character was in Top Gun and the impact it made as a film when it came out…I’m old enough to remember but was very young. Top Gun 2 (Maverick) is coming out and we can see from the trailer that Maverick, like a true pilot, has kept the sunglasses true to style.

Pilots have always worn aviators, HENCE the name. Aviator sunglasses may be one of the most popular style of all time and now many brands have an aviator style. However, when it comes to classic and iconic aviators, Ray-Ban is known for the RB3025 aviator classic sunglasses. Randolph aviator comes second as one of the classics.

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With many years passed since the original movie took over theatres, Top Gun: Maverick hit screens in May 2022 and has quickly become one of this year's most anticipated blockbusters. The much-awaited sequel not only boasts an all-new cast but also features some of Ray-Ban's signature styles throughout the film.

Released 36 years after the original movie took the world by storm, the much-anticipated  Top Gun: Maverick  movie sequel hit cinemas in late May 2022 and has since sent movie fanatics and Top Gun fans abuzz. Action-packed and suspense-filled, the long-waited sequel stars Tom Cruise as Captian Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, sharing the screen with a star-studded cast that join Cruise in a mission to confront the ghosts of his past.

When most think of Top Gun, we think of Navy bases, Military uniforms and of course, Pilot sunglasses. Famously worn by Cruise in the original movie, the Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses have become synonymous with the blockbuster film with many fondly referring to the Ray-Ban style as an emblem of pop culture. It wouldn't be a Top Gun movie without Ray-Ban's sported by the cast; we've rounded up the Top Gun sunglasses we spotted throughout the film so you can steal their look.

Pete "Maverick" Mitchell wears the Ray-Ban Aviator Classic

As iconic as they come, US Naval Aviator and the protagonist of the film, Maverick, sports Ray-Ban's Aviator Classic sunglasses. In true pilot fashion, Maverick's sunglasses feature a classic gold metal frame with dark green lenses. Not just a purely cosmetic choice, the original Aviator was created using a green glass lens rather than a grey tint as this colour helped cut out blue light, a prominent lighting issue for pilots flying above the cloud line. Truly timeless and exceptionally well made, the Ray-Ban Aviator remains one of the brand's most popular styles with movie creds as a bonus.

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Jake "Hangman" Seresin wears the Ray-Ban New Wayfarer

Naval Aviator, Hangman, wears the Ray-Ban New Wayfarer sunglasses in  that  beach football scene. A performance of gleaming masculinity with a side of abs, sweat and golden tans, the much-loved and forever classic New Wayfarer sunglasses in a matte brown frame were spotted amongst the action. A modern take on the classic Wayfarer style from the 50s, the New Wayfarer is slightly smaller in lens length and less angular than its predecessor. Both Wayfarer styles have stood the test of time and remain as popular as ever.

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Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw wears the Ray-Ban Caravan

Rooster is seen throughout the movie wearing the new Caravan sunglasses, Ray-Ban's latest alternative to the classic aviator shape. Featuring a more squared design with a double brow bar, the Caravan sunglasses have the same effortlessly cool vibe as the Aviator Classic. For those who find the original teardrop shape too large, the Caravan's are a perfect alternative.

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Reuben "Payback" Fitch wears the Ray-Ban Wayfarer Ease

Another variation of the famous Wayfarer, Payback is seen wearing the Ray-Ban Wayfarer Ease. Sharing the same iconic look as the original, the Wayfarer Ease is a modern take on the classic design with a slight tilt in the frame while offering a slightly taller and deeper lens. The world's most-loved shades with a laid-back upgrade, the Wayfarer Ease is an excellent everyday pair for men and women.

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Natasha "Phoenix" Trace wears the Ray-Ban RB2180

Phoenix is spotted wearing the forever classic Ray-Ban RB2180 sunglasses in a light havana frame. A unisex style that remains on top of the Ray-Ban best-sellers list, this style is casual enough for everyday wear while being fashion-forward for special occasions. Available in a variety of colourways and lens types including polarised lenses, the RB2180 is the perfect pair of Ray-Ban's for wearability, comfort and style.

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Tom Cruise Sunglasses in Top Gun: Maverick took the world by storm. With his main character's energy, leather jacket, and bomber helmet, this favorite pilot jumped straight into the hearts of fans. Let's talk a bit about history. The fashion industry took a 360° turn. But aviators have remained Tom Cruise Sunglasses since the 1930s. The birth of Aviators in the 1930s was iconic, they have been a symbol of style and sophistication ever. And Tom Cruise’s commitment to Ray-Ban isn't a coincidence. This time, he's rocked the cinemas with his aviator style in Top Gun: Maverick. It's absolute to say ‘this model of the aviator is as hot as the man himself’. These aviators became Tom Cruise Sunglasses and aged like fine wine. Let's find out how!

Tom Cruise Aviator Sunglasses 

Tom Cruise and his aviators are like two peas in a pod. They are inseparable and indispensable to each other – legendary together. And without one, the other would lose part of its essence. Maverick wore the iconic sunglasses in Top Gun. Which became very popular with fans of the franchise worldwide. Let's talk about the stronger comeback of Tom Cruise Sunglasses and its remark in the millions of hearts. Let's see how you can rock the same Tom Cruise Look with Aviators or Tortoiseshell glasses!

Tom Cruise Sunglasses In Mission: Impossible 7

Tom Cruise's unmatched confidence and touch of style through his high-flying adventures in Mission: Impossible 7 were phenomenal. These aviators were originally designed to protect and shield the eyes from glare and UV rays. But they ended up rendering the iconic looks and unwavering spirits. The action sagas with aviators got better and better with time. The rich and famous aviator frames got recognition through Tom Cruise!

What sunglasses did Tom Cruise wear in Top Gun?

Is it possible for you to picture Maverick soaring through the skies without his aviator? Obviously no. It wouldn't be the same. Audience stans Maverick for slaying every scene like a true star. This fascinating character and his mesmerizing pair created a duo. This duo of Tom Cruise Sunglasses has captured the hearts of the generation. 

Risky Business Sunglasses:

Tom Cruise Sunglasses were a breakthrough during the comedy film Risky Business. His performance was way more than amazing. He ruled the public with his stunning style and magnificent masculine energy. Tom Cruise sunglasses played a significant role in crashing the action sagas in cinemas. He stocked academic Awards as well as Golden Globe Awards after this Tom Cruise Risky Business superhit.

What Sunglasses Does Tom Cruise Wear On Knight And Day?

Tom Cruise with tortoiseshell glasses knew how to rob everyone's attention. This comedy spy movie revolved around adventures and thrills on rooftops. The timeless and classic appeal of his glasses shifted from action hero to every man's style. Men went nuts for the Tom Cruise sunglasses in Knight And Day. These tortoiseshell glasses became a part of women's eyewear too. Before one could realize it, Tom Cruise Knight and Day sunglasses were everywhere.

Tom Cruise Sunglasses In Cocktail Movie

The stylish portrayal took the tortoiseshell to new heights. Tom Cruise Sunglasses became the talk of the town. Every teenager wore them and exuded confidence and swag. It was the Ray-Ban tortoiseshell sunglasses that gave the picture a new look.

Rain Man Sunglasses:

The iconic fashion choices of Rain Man gave it new heights of popularity. Tom Cruise as Charlie Babbitt in Rain Man left the audience in awe with his remarkable performance. This performance with fearless bravery and action passion was all knitted with the lace of Tom Cruise Sunglasses. Ray-Ban iconic glasses retained their appeal for contemporary fashion. Teenagers drooled over his dashing and stunning action moves. 

Why Are Tom Cruise Sunglasses So Popular?

The Oscar-winning movies and exuding swag have made aviators synonymous with Tom Cruise sunglasses. The Mavericks' fearless and adventurous spirit elevated the fate of aviators from mere to coveted fashion accessories. Tom Cruise is seen wearing these aviators at red-carpet events, premiers, as well as in his everyday life. His adherence to aviator sunglasses made them more than a passing trend. He made these glasses a symbol of style and attitude. During 2023, these glasses have cemented their status as a must-have accessory for upcoming generations!

Legacy Of Tom Cruise Aviator Sunglasses

Tom Cruise sunglasses in Maverick were a timeless appeal. The legacy of these aviator sunglasses has been evident since the 1930s. Ever since aviators are intrinsically linked to Tom Cruise Sunglasses collection. These sunglasses and characters enhance one another in a symbiotic fashion. 

5 Reasons Why Aviator And Tortoiseshell Sunglasses Are Timeless? 

Tom Cruise Sunglasses play an important part in his movies. After the success of Mission: Impossible 7 action saga and other interviews. The public kept a close eye on his eyewear collection. Aviator remained the ultimate accessory for Tom Cruise with a win-after-win streak. The history of aviator sunglasses goes back to 1800. They were named aviators because pilots used these glasses while flying. It kept dust and wind away. The celebrity influence made them a top choice for A-listers. Let's find out the 5 reasons Tom Cruise Sunglasses aviators surged into popularity and never went out of style or trend.

1. Celebrity Influence:

We mold ourselves into the shapes we adore. Tom Cruise sunglasses are synonymous with style and persona. And his continuous adherence to the aviators has made his audience drool. Among fans and fellow celebrities, this coveted iconic eyewear’s status elevated. They become a symbol of cool effortlessly blending functionality and fashion. 

2. Suits Everyone:

What makes Tom Cruise sunglasses an icon is their universal appeal. They complement a wide array of faces and personal styles. They look good on males as well as females. Aviator sunglasses have a knack for rocking age, face shape, size, or fashion preference. 

3. Durability And Functionality:

Aviators have sleek metal frames and possess versatile designs. You can also get smaller and bigger frames. This will ensure the lightness of the frame. If your prescription is strong, go with a small frame and enjoy the durability and reliability of the frames without compromising on the style and elegance of your Tom Cruise sunglasses frame.

4. Rocks Everywhere:

Tom Cruise sunglasses are suitable for every occasion. You can wear these aviators on sandy beaches as well as during official events. These will rock the same on casual meetings or in parties. They cover casual outings, formal meetings, or rugged adventures. Cruise around the town and make a statement of your eyewear with enhanced beauty and style!

5. Stylish And Affordable:

Tom Cruise Sunglasses with practicality and sartorial elegance solidified their place as an icon of style and substance. If you're looking to achieve the same look but at cheaper prices, you got us. Dollger offers you Tom Cruise Top Gun Sunglasses at cheaper prices with style and aesthetics intact. Have a look at the store and seek both style and reliability in your eyewear!

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Looking for Tom Cruise sunglasses? Let's not worry about the budget. Your search ends with Dollger. These pairs that grant you the same attitude and style as Tom Cruise Sunglasses are hard to resist. Dollger will take your look with aviators and tortoiseshell glasses to new heights. Find out how you can invest in mimicking mavericks while roaming through the streets oozing confidence and elegance.

1. Tom Cruise Sunglasses: Aviator

Aviators have been ruling the fashion industry and silver screens since the 1930s. These glasses are the epitome of functionality and practicality wrapped in stylish sophistication. The best part about these aviators is they allow a wider area for vision. So you can customize your frame lenses according to the dependence, style, and vision needs. The optimal clarity and comfort of these Tom Cruise sunglasses are beyond perfect. UV-protected, anti-glare, anti-reflective, and scratch-free lenses offer clear vision. Besides, you can get the frame with the very design you like. So you get practical, functional, stylish, and reliable glasses at affordable prices. What is it that's holding you back then? Order today !

2. Tom Cruise Sunglasses: Tortoiseshell 

If you're looking for another Tom Cruise sunglasses, tortoiseshell will do justice. besides the aesthetic look of these glasses. There are multiple other factors which weighs their benefits more. Long-lasting components of the frame guarantee years and years of dependable use. The variety of options with frames and lenses is noticeable. You get to customize your glasses with single-vision or peripheral lenses. The temples and upper frame of these glasses have plastic acetate material.  Tom Cruise Sunglasses at Dollger protect your eyes from blinding sun rays. Elevate your eyewear game to new heights. Tortoiseshell glasses from Dollger will have you look like you're the star of your very own blockbuster. Order these today at discounted prices !

Q1. What sunglasses does Tom Cruise wear?

Tom Cruise Sunglasses include a variety of aviators. After the hype of Mission: Impossible 7, the jaw-dropping scenes with Tom Cruise Sunglasses made the movie and character top-notch for its audience. The filming of action scenes while wearing aviators gave people an impressive look. They associated those aviators with his persona and eventually drooled over these pairs!

Q2. Who wore aviators in Top Gun?

Maverick aka Tom Cruise wore aviators in Top Gun. He took these aviators to the heights of success. Celebrities, fans, and suddenly the whole world redefined its beauty with these elegant Tom Cruise sunglasses. The limelight of Top Gun Tom Cruise aviator didn't dim afterward. They became and remained a staple fashion choice. Now in the market, these aviators and tortoiseshells are one of the hottest styles in the market today!

Q3. What sunglasses did Tom Cruise wear in Top Gun?

Top gun: Maverick is where Tom Cruise sunglasses hit the sky. Their sales went up high and aviators got recognition. In the movie, the title character (Tom Cruise) returns to the United Navy's Top Gun School to train new generation pilots. Aviators are the well-built shades that impressed the audience when the aerial stunts were performed by this daredevil character!

Q4. How Can I Style And Achieve Tom Cruise Sunglasses Look?

If you're looking for the 80s aviation fashion with Tom Cruise Sunglasses. All you need is a classic pair of aviators with green lenses for an authentic maverick vibe. Pair these glasses with a leather bomber jacket and you're halfway there. A white T-shirt and distressed jeans will justify the Tom Cruise Top Gun Look with swag. Have the devil-may-care attitude. You'll be all good to fly the sky or streets. In Tom Cruise sunglasses with true maverick style.

Q5. Where Can I Find Tom Cruise Sunglasses?

You can find Tom Cruise sunglasses at Ray-Ban RB3025 aviators with G-15 green lenses. You can also find them on Amazon or eBay. But if you're worrying about the high prices, visit specialty eyewear stores or vintage shops. Get the original Tom Cruise Top Gun sunglasses experience . Make sure to check the quality, durability, and affordability. All-in-one is offered at Dollger, in case you're wondering.

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Ray-Ban 3025 Large Aviator - Tom Cruise - Top Gun

Actor Tom Cruise as Lieutenant Peter "Maverick" Mitchell, wears Ray-Ban 3025 (also known as the Ray-Ban Aviator) sunglasses in the 1986 movie Top Gun . Similar sunglasses were also used by other characters in the film.

The exact color of the Ray-Ban sunglasses that Tom Cruise is wearing is unknown, but it was probably a gold frame, with grey / green lenses.

According to Time magazine, Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses sales jumped 40%, due to their appearance in Top Gun.

The Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviator is available in several sizes and color combinations.

Get the 3025 Aviator online at Amazon.com , Amazon.co.uk or take a look on  eBay .

The glasses will appear once again in the 2022 sequel Top Gun: Maverick .

Reference: Ray-Ban RB 3025 - Color: silver frame, mirror glass lenses 

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The real-life TOPGUN advisors made cameos in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

By Miguel Ortiz

Posted on Jan 6, 2024 8:36 PM PST

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1986’s Top Gun was the highest-grossing film that year and cemented Tom Cruise’s Maverick into pop culture. Combine quotes like “Talk to me, Goose” and, “I feel the need, the need, for speed,” with aviator sunglasses and leather jackets and everyone knows exactly what you’re referencing. The 2022 sequel, Top Gun: Maverick , picked up the torch from its predecessor and became the 12th-highest-grossing film of all time. Vital to the success of both movies were their respective Navy technical advisors. These real-life TOPGUN instructors even had cameos in the films they helped make.

Remember the “older guy” in the bar scene of Top Gun where Mav first meets Charlie? She shoots down Maverick and goes to sit with him, calling him “Perry.” His real-life name is much cooler: Viper. At least, that’s his callsign. Rear Admiral Pete “Viper” Pettigrew lent his callsign to Tom Skerrit’s character, Commander Mike Metcalf, in Top Gun . Beyond serving as the technical advisor on the film, Viper arguably made Top Gun what it is today.

During casting, producer Jerry Bruckheimer sent Tom Cruise a number of scripts and revisions to bring him on board. However, the young actor remained unconvinced. So, Bruckheimer called Viper and asked him to take Cruise up for an intense flight to convince him that a movie about fighter jets would be exciting. Cruise called his agent right after they landed and accepted the part. The rest is history.

A Stanford graduate, Viper earned his Wings of Gold in June 1966. Flying the F-4 Phantom II, he deployed with VF-151 aboard the USS Coral Sea (CVB-43) to Vietnam from April 1967 to February 1968. Viper served a second combat tour from July 1968 to February 1969. In early 1970, he joined the fledgling U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School and served as an instructor. Of course, the flyers called it TOPGUN. On May 6, 1972, while deployed aboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) he shot down a MiG-21 in his F-4J with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile. Viper transferred to the Navy Reserve the next year and retired in 1998.

In Top Gun: Maverick , the sequel film’s technical advisor makes his cameo at the Hard Deck Bar. After Penny rings the bell to signal that Mav is buying everyone a round, an aviator approaches and tells him, “Much appreciated, pal.” That aviator is Captain Brian “Ferg” Ferguson. After attending TOPGUN’s Adversary Instructor Course, Ferg commanded VFC-13, one of the Navy Reserve’s adversary aircraft squadrons dedicated to providing the highest quality adversary training for Navy fleet squadrons and other units.

“Toward the end of my tour of duty as the Deputy Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve, the Chief of Staff for Commander, Naval Air Forces contacted me,” Ferg said in a Navy news story. “He said he thought I might be the right person for the role of advisor for  TOP GUN: Maverick .” Although Ferg initially declined, the Chief of Staff was persistent and Ferg’s wife convinced him to take the job. “She told me, ‘If they get it wrong and you had a chance to make it better that you didn’t take, you’ll be complaining about it for the rest of your life, and if they get it right, you’ll regret that you weren’t a part of it.'”

After graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Ferg attended Navy OCS and commissioned in 1993. Like Viper, he deployed with VFA-151 aboard the USS Constellation (CV-64). During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Ferg flew numerous night combat missions in the F/A-18 Hornet. Working on Top Gun: Maverick , Ferg provided his expertise to Cruise, Bruckheimer and director Joseph Kosinski. “I would work with them and the civilian aerial cinematographer to find a way to make [aerial scenes] work safely and still be spectacular,” he recalled. “I was also responsible for assisting with realism in the script, storyline and uniform accuracy, minus a few scenes that were filmed prior to my arrival.”

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“You just can’t fake the results”: Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick Took Special Permission from the Navy to Make a $65 Million Death Machine More Hollywood-Worthy

B ringing back Tom Cruise in the iconic role of Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from the 1986 film, Top Gun: Maverick has become one of the biggest films in the action star’s esteemed career. The film garnered acclaim on multiple fronts, earning numerous accolades. However, its most notable feature was the breathtaking aerial sequences, which required monumental efforts from the filmmakers.

It involved organizing the navy equipment and aircraft, including a Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet. In addition to the logistics, they also had to install cameras in the jet plane cockpits to film the aerial sequences, a process that demanded special authorization from the Navy.

Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick Got Special Approvals For the Aerial Sequences

Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Tom Cruise , Top Gun: Maverick employed extraordinary measures to capture its groundbreaking aerial sequences. As per Dan of Geek , Cruise, known for his dedication to action sequences, developed a training program for the film’s cast to prepare for filming in the F/A-18 Super Hornet, an aircraft valued at over $65 million.

The training was to adapt them to the intense gravitational forces of the aircraft, which could even cause unconsciousness. And to capture all these maneuvers, they had to get special permission from the Navy to install specifically built 6K IMAX-quality cameras inside the fighter jet cockpits.

“We spent a year working with the Navy to get approvals to put six of these IMAX-quality cameras inside the cockpit,” the filmmaker revealed. He also explained that two cameras were angled towards the actor and two faced forward along with two additional cameras that were mounted externally on the aircraft.

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And their efforts actually paid off, creating a visually breathtaking portrayal of aerial combat. Talking about the efforts put into bringing the iconic and authentic sequences to life on the silver screen, he said, “You can feel the authenticity.”

“It was a tremendous amount of effort and work, but you just can’t fake the results,” he further stated. Cruise and Kosinski are expected to deliver such iconic sequences in the upcoming third installment as well, which is reportedly in development.

Joseph Kosinski Suggests a Potential Delay For Top Gun 3

Following his sequel, which earned over $1.4 billion at the box office and earned an Oscar for Best Sound at the 95th Academy Awards, the studio has announced a third installment in the franchise. Joseph Kosinski is expected to return as the director of the film.

However, the filmmaker, who is currently busy with his upcoming film starring Brad Pitt, has suggested that the threequel could potentially face a delay. In an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, he shared that both he and Cruise are busy with their respective projects.

“We’ve all got very ambitious things ahead of ourselves,” the filmmaker shared, before adding, “Listen, it took 36 years for Maverick, it could take 36 for the next one. I don’t know.”

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However, he also shared that he is determined to work on the third installment as long as he gets an exciting story for the movie. Top Gun 3 is expected to bring back Tom Cruise along with Miles Teller and Glen Powell from the 2022 Oscar-winning movie.

Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick are available to stream on Paramount+.

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Why Top Gun: Maverick Recast Penny's Daughter

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• Tom Cruise thought the original version of Maverick and Penny's sailing scene in Top Gun: Maverick was " boring ."
• The scene was reshot on choppier waters to add drama and to more effectively establish Penny as a character.
• It's unclear if Penny will return in Top Gun 3 to continue the romance storyline with Maverick.

Top Gun: Maverick star Jennifer Connelly reveals the scene in the movie that had to be reshot because Tom Cruise deemed it " boring ." Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the sequel to 1986's Top Gun sees Cruise return as hotshot pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, this time to train new pilots for a high-stakes mission. Although the Top Gun: Maverick reviews raved about the movie's intense aerial sequences, the romance between Maverick and Penny (Connelly) was a crucial part of the story that helped give Maverick more emotional depth.

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair , Connelly reveals that Penny and Maverick's sailboat scene in Top Gun: Maverick wasn't originally working for Cruise .

According to Connelly, Cruise decided that the scene was lacking in excitement and that it could be reshot to more effectively establish Penny as a character. Check out Connelly's full comment below:

"Originally, we shot a sailing scene in San Diego. It was a beautiful, beautiful boat. We saw dolphins. It was great. We did the scene, we’re sitting out there, and Tom goes, ‘No, this is boring.’ I was like, ‘Oh.’ [Laughs] He was like, ‘It’s not fast enough. It’s not cool enough. It’s not fast enough. I want Penny to be really strong’ and he was right. "We went to San Francisco, where it’s super windy, and it was an entirely different experience. We’re like getting soaked, and the wind. It’s so much better. And, like I was saying, we don’t have that much time with those characters to establish who they are. So a gesture like that, okay she’s sailing a boat and it’s calm and lovely versus she’s sailing this boat, and it’s this really like high-octane adrenaline experience. I think it was a great choice."

Will Penny & Maverick's Romance Storyline Continue In Top Gun 3?

There are several directions the franchise could go in.

Top Gun: Maverick was a major success both critically and commercially in 2022. It's no surprise, then, that Top Gun 3 is confirmed to be in development, with both Kosinski and Cruise expected to return. It's been reported that both Miles Teller and Glen Powell are also being eyed to return as Rooster and Hangman, respectively.

Franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed to Screen Rant that a strong story idea is in place for Top Gun 3 , but Cruise's busy schedule might mean the film doesn't happen anytime soon.

Unfortunately, it's unclear at this early stage in development whether any other members of the Top Gun: Maverick cast will return, and that includes Connelly. The first film ends with Maverick and Penny taking a ride in Maverick's P-51 Mustang, seemingly now as a couple, but a sequel may not continue this happy ending. To add drama and conflict to the story, it's likely that Maverick and Penny's relationship won't be smooth sailing if it does return to be a focus of the next movie .

Top Gun: Maverick initially cast somebody different to play Penny's daughter, Amelia, but the actress was replaced before filming began.

It's also possible, however, that Top Gun 3 won't include Penny at all. Maverick and Penny could still be happily together in the world of the film, but the story could instead focus on fleshing out other characters' relationships. Many questions remain about the future of the franchise, but Cruise was evidently interested in making Maverick and Penny's relationship as compelling as possible in Top Gun: Maverick .

Source: Vanity Fair

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Top Gun: Maverick is the sequel to the 1986 original film starring Tom Cruise as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a top-tier pilot in the Navy. Thirty years after the original film's events, Maverick is asked to head up a section of the TOP GUN program to embark on a dangerous mission. Things become personal when the program includes the son of Maverick's late friend, forcing him to confront his past.

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The Real Reason Netflix’s New Hit Could Make Glen Powell a Star

The secret to being a leading man isn’t just being a ron. it’s being a gary..

The press has been attempting to crown Glen Powell the next big thing—Hollywood’s new leading man, the latest addition to the A-list—for years, but he’s never quite transcended That Guy status: that guy from Everybody Wants Some!! , that guy from Set It Up . In Top Gun: Maverick , he nearly out-Cruised Tom Cruise, emerging as the heir apparent to his cocky charm despite the fact that the movie was constructed to pass the torch to a different actor. And in return, he was gifted access to a private screening of a six-hour “film school” video in which Cruise himself explains the finer points of filmmaking, right down to how different kinds of cameras work. It’s not clear whether that video also included instructions on how to become a movie star, but Powell’s latest movie, Hit Man , shows that he’s learned one of the most important lessons of Cruise’s career: You have to make it look hard .

Powell has the kind of easy good looks that have kept him working steadily since his teens (he made his debut as “Long-Fingered Boy” in Spy Kids 3 ). But being good-looking isn’t a persona, the convergence of distinctive characteristics that separates a movie star from an Instagram influencer. Stars are beautiful (or, at worst, interesting-looking), but they aren’t just beautiful. In a world where people learn their angles before they learn to drive, mere prettiness is everywhere you look, and it takes more than a pleasing silhouette to hold our interest. You could hardly imagine a more hyperbolically shapely couple than Powell and Sydney Sweeney in Anyone but You , which overcame a slow start at the box office to become a global hit, and the first real proof of concept for his putative stardom. But the movie falls flat, because neither Powell nor Sweeney is allowed to be really vulnerable. They want each other, sure—who wouldn’t?—but they don’t need each other. The best romances have a hint of desperation to them, but desperation feels like weakness, and weakness is a quality too few would-be matinee idols are willing to allow themselves right now. It’s the romantic-comedy equivalent of the Fast and the Furious battles between jacked-up action figures whose contracts stipulate that they can never lose an onscreen fight . The most inspiring heroes are the ones who get knocked down and struggle back to their feet, not the ones who magically dodge every punch. (The John Wick movies know this in spades.)

Anyone but You tries to scuff up Powell’s Adonis aura, but even the moments that are meant to play as embarrassing, and thus humanizing, don’t land the way they should. When he’s forced to strip off his clothes to escape a venomous spider that’s slipped into his shorts, you don’t identify with his discomfort, you just marvel at his workout regimen. Hit Man , which Powell co-wrote with director Richard Linklater, tries something different: It just makes him look ordinary. As Gary Johnson, a psychology professor at a New Orleans college, he still looks like Glen Powell, but a version who doesn’t know that he’s Glen Powell. He’s got a pair of wire-rimmed glasses, two cats named Id and Ego, and an ex-wife who still thinks he’s a nice guy, just not a very passionate one. He may advise his students, quoting Nietzsche, to “live dangerously,” but he’s as safe, and as dull, as it gets.

On the side, though, he works as a technician for the police’s undercover unit, and is in charge of the recording equipment that catches people in the act of trying to hire their own assassins. One day, he’s forced to step into the leading role, passing himself off as a contract killer—and it turns out he’s good at it. His experience of studying human behavior, as well as the observational skills honed from a lifetime of sitting on the sidelines, gives him the ability to read each potential criminal and transform himself into whatever their idea of the perfect hit man might be. The series of disguises he adopts, from skeet-shooting good old boy to pasty British fop, form a great string of sight gags, but they’re also goofy as hell. Far from demonstrating Gary’s ability to vanish into every role, they come off like the world’s most cringe-inducing demo reel, or a failed audition for Saturday Night Live . But the cumulative effect is that we’re assured that Glen Powell isn’t afraid to look like a fool, and assured in our conviction that we want him to look like Glen Powell.

Eventually, Gary morphs into Ron, the suave, supremely confident hit man that Maddy (Adria Arjona) hires to kill her abusive ex-husband—or at least tries to until he talks her out of it. Maddy and Ron start up a relationship, but because he can’t be seen with her—undercover agents aren’t supposed to stop people from incriminating themselves, and they’re definitely not supposed to start dating them afterwards—that relationship is almost entirely sexual. She starts dressing up for him, as a sexy flight attendant warning him about the bumpy ride ahead, not realizing that he’s playing out her fantasies every minute they’re together. But, we start to think, maybe Gary was Ron all along, just waiting for an eruption of impulsive id to counteract his controlling ego. The transformation is subtle but definite, as if a switch has been flipped. During one of Gary’s classes, he lets enough Ron slip through for one of his students to wonder, “When did our teacher get hot?”

Naturally, we know that he was hot all along. But because Hit Man allows him to look un-hot, it’s like a secret between him and us, an intimate bond shared between the viewer and the viewed. It’s that feeling that makes an actor into an icon, and he’s finally found the right way to tap into it.