- Meta declares new limited-edition Ray-Ban Meta glasses
- They’re launching someday in March
- A promo picture suggests numbers will likely be restricted to only 3,600 items
Meta has introduced that new “limited-edition Ray-Ban Meta glasses” are set to land this month, with promo photographs suggesting they’ll be clear similar to the earlier limited-edition design it launched – however anticipate them to be even tougher to get your arms on.
Past a have a look at the Ray-Ban emblem on a clear-ish body that exhibits off the {hardware} contained in the sensible specs, we all know comparatively little concerning the design. The earlier clear frames used the Wayfarer body sort, however this new run may get the Skyler or Headliner design, which have extra rounded lenses, though our cash is on a daring new design just like the frames A$AP Rocky – Ray-Ban’s new Artistic Director – simply unveiled at Milan Trend Week – which might tally with the “straight from the runway” remark in Meta’s promotional materials for the brand new limited-edition specs.
We additionally don’t know if these specs will include the identical limited-edition black case because the earlier version, as a substitute of the usual brown, although we hope they do.
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Including to the listing of unknown is that Meta has but to disclose a value. Provided that the earlier restricted mannequin price $429 – which is about $100 greater than the usual translucent frames – we anticipate this new design will even be pricier than customary Ray-Ban sensible glasses, and maybe even pricier than the earlier restricted design.
We are saying that as a result of whereas Meta’s final restricted run consisted of seven,500 pairs, this time it’s solely making 3,600 – at the very least, that’s what ‘0001/3600’ printed on the frames within the promo picture on its web site is suggesting. Given the much more restricted provide, Meta could select to bump the value up, so if you happen to’re eager to choose up a pair for your self you’ll need to act quick once they drop.
There is not any exact launch date to mark in your calendars, although there’s a ‘Notify me’ button on the web site if you wish to get an replace when the glasses go reside –simply be ready to go house empty handed.
Scalpers are displaying that they’re nonetheless in full power in 2025 by ruining restricted drops for tech, and there’s a very good likelihood they’ll strike once more right here. There may be scammers round trying to make the most of the hype if inventory does run dry – so watch out shopping for glasses claiming to be the restricted version Ray-Bans from unofficial shops and resellers.
