{"title":"American Optical","description":"\u003cp class=\"transition-all duration-75 text-charcoal mb-5 text-xl leading-normal lg:mb-10 translate-y-0 opacity-100\"\u003eBefore the invention of the car. Before the radio. Before typewriters, elevators, and telephones. Before electricity, in 1833, American Optical was already helping people see the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"transition-all duration-75 leading-loose translate-y-0 opacity-100\"\u003eThe oldest and greatest optical company in American history has pioneered optical and eyewear innovation for centuries. AO’s founders believed everyone should have access to eyewear, not just the elite, and changed history by bringing spectacle manufacturing to the US. Since then, AO has originated sunwear styles worn by pilots, Presidents, and NASA space crews.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-optical-original-pilot-gold-sky-master-glass","title":"American Optical - Original Pilot - Gold\/Sky Master Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- As Seen on ABC World News Tonight\u003cbr\u003e- Bayonet temples slide easily under helmets or headgear\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Worn by U.S. military pilots and Apollo astronauts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Gold frames feature 23K gold plating\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Made in the USA from premium global components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormerly known as the FG-58, Original Pilot aviator sunglasses were first developed in 1958 for the needs of American military pilots. By 1969, they had been to the moon as part of the survival kits of all Apollo astronauts. Still made in the USA from premium global components, still engineered to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rigid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emilitary specifications, these aviator sunglasses are built to last. Engineered for comfort, bayonet-style temples allow you to remove your glasses without taking off a helmet or other headgear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbyrd Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45831846133921,"sku":"P-0242-S","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/1786\/9985\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-18at1.55.45PM.png?v=1773856901"},{"product_id":"american-optical-saratoga-black","title":"American Optical - Saratoga - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Iconic style famously worn by John F. Kennedy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- AO archival designs with modern ergonomic updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Lenses with Anti-reflective and smudge-resistant coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Made in the USA from premium global components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Size Medium ( 54- 19 - 145mm )\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Saratoga sunglasses are back and better than ever, still made in America using the finest global components. Most famously worn by John F. Kennedy, reviving the Saratoga from the original AO archival designs required great care and careful updates for modern ergonomics and fit. AOLite nylon lenses offer long-wearing comfort, featuring a backside, anti-reflective coating to reduce glare, as well as an oleophobic coating to minimize smudges. Seven-barrel hinges provide extra stability.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbyrd Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45831856128161,"sku":"P-0243-S","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/1786\/9985\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-18at1.57.22PM.png?v=1773857442"},{"product_id":"american-optical-sirmont-black-gold","title":"American Optical - Sirmont - Black\/Gold","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"129\" data-start=\"69\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Iconic 1950s “browline” style revived from the AO archives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"132\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Famously worn by LBJ and Malcolm X\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"248\" data-start=\"171\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Crafted to original specs with modern ergonomic updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Size M\/L ( 53-21-145mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Made in the USA from premium global components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Sirmont: Another iconic style from the AO archives that illustrates how fashion and history become intertwined; the Sirmont frame was famously worn by both changemakers LBJ and Malcolm X. First introduced in the early 1950s, the 'browline' look has never gone out of style. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbyrd Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45831878049953,"sku":"P-0244-S","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/1786\/9985\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-18at1.58.15PM.png?v=1773858865"},{"product_id":"american-optical-times-chestnut-sand","title":"American Optical - Times - Chestnut Sand","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"114\" data-start=\"58\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Authentic revival of AO’s iconic 1950s heritage design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"175\" data-start=\"117\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Iconic spearhead décor, symbolizing AO’s heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Handcrafted premium acetate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Polarized options for enhanced visual performance\u003cbr\u003e- Made in the USA from premium global components\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"06a66c33-1035-4032-a7d5-c1318a529e7b\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-25\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 522px; caret-color: oklch(0.1461 0.0157 271.23999); color: oklch(0.1461 0.0157 271.23999); font-family: __ppFragment_afc5ba, __ppFragment_Fallback_afc5ba, Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; border: 0px solid var(--color-gray-200,currentcolor);\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Times revives another classic and timeless heritage AO design. The design team and craftsmen did a deep dive into AO's archives to get this often copied style just right, an homage to the true original frame first made in the mid-1950s. Fitting properties have been updated, enhancing ergonomics and optimizing for clear optics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbyrd Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45831880278177,"sku":"P-0245-S","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/1786\/9985\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-18at1.58.52PM.png?v=1773858966"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/1786\/9985\/collections\/opengraph-image.png?v=1773857105","url":"https:\/\/www.blackbyrdgoods.com\/collections\/american-optical.oembed","provider":"Blackbyrd Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}