Born from Survival.          Built for the Elements.

Long before modern eyewear existed, the Inuit people of the Arctic crafted one of the world's first pairs of sunglasses — not for style, but for survival.

Carved from bone, ivory, or driftwood, these narrow-slit shades were ingeniously engineered to shield the eyes from the blinding glare of sunlight reflecting off endless snow and ice. The tiny slits reduced the amount of light entering the eye, protecting against snow blindness — a very real and dangerous threat in the harsh Arctic environment.

This was not fashion. This was ingenuity born out of necessity, passed down through generations of Inuit culture as an essential tool for life in one of the most unforgiving climates on Earth. Although we respect the drip.

Style Inspired by History

At Luxray CO, we source the best styles from around the world — and the Inuit snow shade is one of the most iconic silhouettes ever created. Our Company is all about looking good while also blocking out UV rays, a nod to a design that has stood the test of time. Because the best style always has a story behind it.