History of Sunglasses

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Rayban Sunglasses
Anti-glare aviator sunglasses created in 1936 launched the company in 1937. Collaboration with the U.S. Air Force helped with development in the '40s and shatter-proof lenses and exposure through famous figures helped to strengthen the brand in the '60s.
Arnette Sunglasses
Arnette claims to redefine design, style and performance. They started approx. 11 years ago.
Maui Jim Sunglasses
In the early 1980s, a small company began selling sunglasses on the beautiful beaches of Maui, Hawaii. However, the sunglasses quickly proved to be no match for the Hawaiian sun's severe glare and harmful ultraviolet rays. Maui Jim, Inc. was established in December 1996 when Maui Jim Sunglasses acquired RLI Vision.
Oakley Sunglasses
Oakley Sunglasses have set out to create a better eyewear product and has been obsessed with the design and manufacture of inventions that defy convention.
Smith Sunglasses
For more than a quarter of a century, Smith sunglasses has pursued their own uncommon vision, developing sports eyewear for outdoor enthusiasts. Focus on fit, fashion, and function. Offers distortion-free Tapered Lens Technology and a Slider Series with its patented, interchangeable lens system.
Nike Sunglasses
A globaly know shoe brand, Nike added sunglasses as an accessory to their line of golf and running products.
Bolle Sunglasses
Since 1888 Bollé has crafted premium sunglasses, ski goggles, safety eyewear, and military and tactical eyewear from the finest frame and lens materials in our own factory.
Gucci Sunglasses
Started in 1921 by Guccio Gucci as a luggage and saddlery company, Gucci started their global presence in the 1950s. Many notable figures were known to use Gucci products in the 1960s.
Guess Sunglasses
The Marciano brothers started Guess in the 1970s the the company now designs and markets a leading lifestyle collection of casual apparel and accessories for women, men, children, and babies.