The Sunglasses Worn by Billionaires and CEOs, From Ray-Ban to Vuarnet

Summer is here, and high-powered execs are dodging the rays with some expensive eyewear.

From classic Ray-Bans to more obscure choices, sunglasses are a must-have this season. They’re one of the accessories of choice for many business leaders descending on Sun Valley, Idaho, this week for the annual Allen & Co. conference.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was photographed wearing a $410 pair of Vuarnet glasses at the event on Tuesday.

During a summer event calendar packed with tennis tournaments, billionaire weddings, and more, these are the sunglasses CEOs and other business leaders are pairing with their looks.

Ray-Ban

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy arrived at Sun Valley in a more casual get-up than his polo-wearing peers. The Amazon CEO paired a graphic tee with a button-down shirt that he left open. For his eyewear, it looks like a classic pair of RB4379D Ray-Bans with a clear frame.

Price: $176

Disney CEO Bob Iger opted for a more vintage look, donning Ray-Ban aviators at Sun Valley.

Price for a similar pair: $202

Mark Zuckerberg’s smart glasses

On many occasions — both casual and formal — Mark Zuckerberg has sported his own company’s AI-powered Meta smart glasses made in partnership with Ray-Ban.

Price: up to $379

Larry Ellison’s Oakleys

Oracle cofounder and CTO Larry Ellison cycles through eyewear when he’s courtside at tennis matches. He’s been spotted wearing a pair of sporty Oakley glasses that resemble the Whisker model.

Price: $233

Ellison also wears Gatorz

Another brand of choice for Ellison is Gatorz, a company that offers American-made eyewear, with marketing that shows off tactical use for eye protection. Ellison appears to be wearing the Marauder model.

Price: $220

Sam Altman’s Vuarnets

OpenAI’s Sam Altman spoke to the media at Sun Valley in July wearing a pair of Vuarnet glasses. The brand describes itself as a retailer for Alpine sunglasses made with mineral lenses. Altman wore the Altitude 03 pair.

Price: $410