Oakley

James Jannard founded Oakley in 1975 out of his garage with an initial investment of $300. It's based in Lake Forest, California, and a subsidiary of Italian company Luxottica based in Milan. The brand designs, develops, and manufactures sports performance equipment and lifestyle pieces, including sunglasses, sports visors, ski/snowboard goggles, watches, apparel, backpacks, shoes, optical frames, and other accessories. Most items are designed in-house at their head office, but some countries hold exclusive designs relevant to their market. Oakley currently has more than 600 patents for eyewear, materials, and performance gear.