Ray-Ban
Wayfarer Puffer Sunglasses
These Ray-Ban Wayfarer Puffer sunglasses are a limited-edition collaboration with ASAP Rocky, featuring a thick glossy acetate frame, grey-green lenses, and gold metallic logos. Model RB 4940 measures 47 mm eye width, 23 mm bridge, and 145 mm temple length, and includes a rigid designer case. Reddit users praise the design and comfort, but note that counterfeits are common and the frames are manufactured in China.
- Material
- Plastic frame
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- retro, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Classic retro Ray-Ban sunglasses reimagined in collaboration with ASAP Rocky, featuring a lightweight plastic frame and metallic temple logo.
Lightweight plastic frame, metallic logo on temples, includes rigid designer case
- Material
- Plastic frame
- Style
- retro, classic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Wayfarer style classic retro frame
- Special collaboration with ASAP Rocky
- Light and comfortable plastic frame
- Metallic signature logo on the temples
- Rigid designer case included
- Model number RB 4940
- Eye width 47 mm
- Bridge 23 mm
- Temple length 145 mm
Product Insights
ASAP Rocky's first original frame as creative director inflates the classic Ray-Ban Wayfarer into a maximalist puffer-jacket-inspired silhouette, debuted at the Met Gala and shot in Harlem with street-cast locals. The 47mm lens, compact yet with thick temples for all-day comfort, mirrors the classic Wayfarer small size despite its volume. The main tradeoff: a deliberately ironic winter-summer fashion statement, with seven striking colorways including hot pink and electric yellow, but buyers must verify authentic temple lettering and avoid prices below ~202 USD to dodge counterfeits.
Verified claims
- Creative direction
- ASAP Rocky's first original frame as creative director, debuted at Met Gala.
- Campaign
- Campaign shot in Harlem with street-cast locals, not professional models.
- Counterfeit
- Check temple lettering and low prices to avoid counterfeits.
- Design inspiration
- Puffer jacket inspiration inflates the classic Wayfarer into a maximalist statement.
- Design origin
- A$AP Rocky's first all-new frame as creative director, derived from his Met Gala custom.
- Fit
- 47mm lens fits compact; thick temples distribute weight for all-day comfort.
- Heritage narrative
- The Puffer was debuted at the Met Gala then launched at $202, mirroring the Wayfarer's 1980s placement revival.
- Design innovation
- A$AP Rocky's first Ray-Ban as creative director inflates the Wayfarer for the first time in 73 years, inspired by puffer jackets.
- Sizing heritage
- Despite its inflated volume, the Puffer's 47mm lens width matches the classic Wayfarer small size.
- Cultural roots
- Harlem street-cast campaign and Met Gala debut establish cultural roots.
- Silhouette design
- Puffer-inspired silhouette with a deliberate winter-summer fashion irony.
- Color options
- Black is one of seven striking colorways, including hot pink and electric yellow.
- Material
- Injected thermoplastic frame is impact-resistant and flexible, unlike acetate.
- Side coverage
- Ergonomic wrap blocks lateral light and wind for outdoor use.
- Versatility
- Flatters angular and soft face shapes, as worn by Rocky and Rihanna.
- Pricing
- List price is 242 CAD; deals below ~202 USD likely counterfeit.
- Temple markings
- Authentic frames have full Ray-Ban script and a metal badge, not a decal.
- Manufacturing origin
- Genuine frames are manufactured in China, not Italy.
- Design pedigree
- The $242 CAD retail version matches the silhouette of the Met Gala custom piece.
- Color selection
- Available in seven colorways including hot pink and canary yellow.
Product record
- Title
- Wayfarer Puffer Sunglasses
- Brand
- Ray-Ban
- Price
- 242 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Glossy black thick-framed Wayfarer-style sunglasses shown at a three-quarter front-right angle with integrated nose bridge, molded temples, grey-green lenses, and small gold hardware and logos.
- Frame shape and finishFull-rim rectangular Wayfarer-style frame with thick, glossy black acetate front and temples; edges are smoothly rounded and the top rim is slightly angled.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.88 · h 0.30 (high) - TemplesWide, straight black temples that taper slightly toward the curved temple tips; right temple visible in full length and left temple partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.53 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - LensesSlightly rounded rectangular single-piece lenses with a muted grey-green tint and even uniform coloration.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.53 · w 0.29 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.39 · y 0.53 · w 0.28 · h 0.19 (high) - Nose bridge and molded nose padsIntegrated molded bridge with the nose pads formed as part of the acetate frame rather than separate metal or silicone pads.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.57 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Gold rivet hardwareTwo small round gold rivets positioned vertically on each front corner where the frame meets the temples.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.51 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.51 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Inner temple markings (illegible)Gold-colored printed characters visible on the inside of the left temple but the characters are too small or angled to read clearly at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium) - Logo on temple“Small gold script logo printed on the outer side of the right temple.”
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.56 · w 0.13 · h 0.07 (high) - Logo on lens corner“Small gold script logo printed near the upper outer corner of the left lens.”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Three-quarter front-right studio shot on a seamless light grey background with soft diffuse lighting and a subtle cast shadow under the sunglasses.
- Shot angleThree-quarter front-right view showing both lenses and most of the right temple in perspective.
- Background and surfaceContinuous smooth light grey background and surface with a faint shadow beneath the product that anchors it to the surface.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft, even studio lighting producing subtle glossy highlights along the top edges of the frame and gentle reflections on the lenses.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution clear photograph with the entire product in focus and no visible motion blur.
Colors
gloss black· frame#252423grey-green· lenses#757C7Ametallic gold· hardware and logos#C4C4C4- Frame shape and finishFull-rim rectangular Wayfarer-style frame with thick, glossy black acetate front and temples; edges are smoothly rounded and the top rim is slightly angled.
- 02
Product
Glossy black Wayfarer-style sunglasses with thick rectangular frames, green-tinted lenses, and small gold script logos on the temples and front corner; one temple tip shows a short gold script inscription.
- Frame shapeThick rectangular Wayfarer-style frame with pronounced upper brow and straight temple pieces; frames are glossy and solid black.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.45 · w 0.45 · h 0.33 (high) - Lens appearanceSingle visible lens has a muted green-gray tint and a smooth reflective surface.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.53 · w 0.24 · h 0.21 (high) - Temple gold script logo (outer front)Small gold script logo printed on the outer front corner of the right frame piece near the hinge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.56 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (medium) - Temple gold script logo (side)Small gold script logo printed on the outer side of the upper temple piece visible near the top of the folded temple.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Temple tip inscription“Short gold script inscription on the inner side of the visible temple tip; characters are partly visible and not fully legible.”Partial
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.72 · w 0.07 · h 0.10 (medium)
Packaging
Glossy black hard sunglasses case with a circular gold seal on the right side of the case.
- Case material and finishHard-shell sunglasses case with a smooth high-gloss black finish showing bright specular reflections.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.52 · w 0.50 · h 0.34 (high) - Gold circular seal textCircular gold seal printed on the right side of the case containing multiple words in concentric arrangement; some words are legible and others are partially legible.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.64 · w 0.16 · h 0.17 (high) - Seal transcription“ASAP Ray-Ban ROCK”Partial
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.64 · w 0.16 · h 0.17 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a light neutral background with soft even lighting, strong specular reflections on glossy surfaces, and the product centered low in the frame.
- Shot compositionLow-angle studio composition showing sunglasses propped against the case, centered on the lower half of the image with generous negative space above.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and flat surface with subtle shadow beneath the case and glasses.
- Reflections and lightingBright specular highlights on both the frame and case indicate directional studio lights from above and slightly left.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
gloss black· frame#0E0D0Cgreen-gray· lenses#69756Emetallic gold· logos and inscriptionsgloss black· case exteriorPackaging#0E0D0Dmetallic gold· case sealPackaging- Frame shapeThick rectangular Wayfarer-style frame with pronounced upper brow and straight temple pieces; frames are glossy and solid black.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/sunglasses, r/raybanRedditors praise the Ray-Ban Wayfarer Puffer's design and comfort, but caution buyers about counterfeit products.
Positive reception for the genuine Puffer's design and comfort, but concerns exist around authenticity and counterfeit products.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday fashion eyewear
Watch Out For
Source Threads
OP identifies the Wayfarer Puffer as designed by A$AP Rocky
First photo is the Wayfarer Puffer, second photo is the Mega Wayfarer Blacked Out Collection. They’re a collaboration and designed by rapper A$AP Rocky.
u/Specific-Pianist7595r/sunglassesView thread →
User warns about signs of counterfeit Puffer sunglasses
Looks fake. Price payed should tell you a lot. Letters at the end shouldt be cut out
u/YUrrutiar/raybanView thread →