Moby (born Richard Melville Hall, 11 September 1965) is an American musician, producer, and composer whose work reshaped electronic music’s relationship with mainstream culture. Rising from New York’s underground rave scene in the early 1990s, he achieved global acclaim with Play, an era-defining album that fused electronica with gospel, blues, and soul, becoming one of the best-selling electronic records of all time. Its unprecedented licensing across film, television, and advertising cemented Moby as a cultural force, while subsequent albums continued to explore themes of spirituality, activism, and introspection. Known for his independence and creative integrity, he remains one of electronic music’s most influential and recognisable figures.

His personal style is minimal, functional, and unmistakably intellectual, mirroring his stripped-back approach to music and life. Moby gravitates towards monochrome palettes, simple tailoring, and utilitarian layers, favouring comfort and clarity over excess. Eyewear is a defining element of his visual identity, often worn as part of his signature look rather than an accessory. He is most closely associated with classic, thin metal and acetate frames, particularly understated rectangular and round silhouettes commonly linked to Ray-Ban optical styles. Clear lenses and muted finishes reinforce his no-frills aesthetic. Whether performing live, appearing at talks, or moving through New York, Moby’s eyewear completes a look that feels thoughtful, purposeful, and timeless — an extension of an artist whose influence has always prioritised substance over spectacle.