Oakley sunglasses

Oakley is a world-renowned brand synonymous with high-performance sport equipment and lifestyle eyewear. Founded in 1975 by James Jannard in his garage, the brand began by selling motorcycle grips before revolutionizing the eyewear industry with its innovative 'O Frame' goggle and later, its flagship sunglasses featuring Prizm lens technology.

Today, Oakley is a cornerstone of the global eyewear market. While the brand carries a strong heritage of 'Made in the USA'—specifically at its 'Interplanetary Headquarters' in Foothill Ranch, California—manufacturing is now diversified. As part of a larger global conglomerate, production occurs in several high-tech facilities across Italy, China, and other select locations to meet international demand.

Since 2007, Oakley has been owned by the Italian eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica (formerly Luxottica). This merger brought together Oakley’s technical innovation with one of the world's largest distribution and manufacturing networks for prescription frames and sunglasses.