Are you surprised that Oakley Frogskins Sunglasses are often faked? You shouldn’t be. Every luxury item has a counterfeit versions out on the market. In this article we’ll take a look at some ways to insure that the Oakley Frogskins Sunglasses you buy are the real deal.
A common mistake that the unauthorized replica makers of Oakley Frogskins Sunglasses commit is that they put a sticker on the lens. It may even look real with the right logo and text and actuall say “Genuine Oakley”. However real genuine Oakley Frogskins don’t have a sticker on them at all. Not on the lens, not even on the frame unless they’re prescription frames only available through a licensed optometrist.
Speaking of the lens, real Oakley Frogskins Sunglasses have the brand name etched into the lens. Replicas are typically screen printed and occasionally this isn’t even done properly.
Another common trait of fake Oakley Frogskins Sunglasses is on the arms. Fakes most often use painted on lettering rather than raised on inset lettering. However, some Oakley models vary from this so you’ll need to check by both model and year to confirm this.
The last characteristic of fake Oakley Frogskins Sunglasses that we’ll discuss is the nose piece and the ear cushions. On the genuine article they have a soft and sticky feel due to the quality of the material used. Replicas often have cheap plastics that are hard and smooth.
I hope this article has given you some information on how to avoid fake Oakley Frogskins Sunglasses. As always, use common sense and take your time to check the facts and you’ll find bargains rather than rip-offs.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Joe Oakley : The Chronicle of OAKLEY
Assalammualaikum wbt,
Salam 1 2 3 Malaysia.., Hari ini adalah permulaan dalam sejarah perniagaan saya dimana saya cuba memasuki bisnes terbaru cerminmata hitam(sunglasses) OAKLEY bagi diri saya laaa. Mungkin ada yg sudah mengenali atau pernah menjadi pelanggan saya sebelum ini dimana saya menjual cerminmata hitam RAY-BAN original di blog http://joeryaban.blogspot.com.
Anda semua mungkin memang sudah sebati atau dah lama tahu mengenai sunglasses OAKLEY. Disini saya ingin mendekati dan berkongsi maklumat mengenai sejarah Sunglasses OAKLEY..
p/s: copy paste je..
OAKLEY:
Oakley, Inc. is one of the premiere performance sports companies in the world. Based in Foothill Ranch, California, the brand makes sunglasses, sports visors, ski goggles and a whole host of other accessories and performance gear. They also make watches, clothing, bags, backpacks, shoes, prescription glasses, football (American) and hockey eyewear, Golf gear and other accessories.
SEJARAH OAKLEY:
Oakley was started by Jim Jannard in 1975 in his garage with an initial investment of $300. The name Oakley came from Jannard's dog, an English Setter. Oakley got its start in BMX then moved onto Motocross. Jannard began by selling what he called 'The Oakley Grip' out of the back of his car at motocross events. His motorcycle grips were unlike other grips available at the time. The patented material used for the grips, known as UNOBTANIUM(TM), a unique creation by Jannard, became tacky when wet. The material is still used to make the earsocks on Oakley glasses, and many of the nose pieces.
Oakley produced number plates, gloves, grips, elbow guards, chin guards, and goggles for the BMX and Motocross communities, long before they became a fashion name brand.
First Oakley sunglasses were called Factory Pilot Eyeshades, they resembled goggles, and were very expensive at the time. Next were the Oakley Frogskins - a very affordable lifestyle piece that has made an enormous comeback in current youth fashion.
In 1980, Jannard released a pair of goggles called the O-Frame. With the 'Oakley' logo present on the strap, the brand garnered increasing recognition and prominence throughout the Sports World. In 1983 Oakley began selling ski goggles.
Oakley, a true pioneer in Sports Marketing, maintains a huge sports team roster with some of the top athletes on the Planet in more than 20 sports (Action Sports, Performance Sports and Motorsports). A few notable examples include: Shaun White, Ichiro Suzuki, Lance Armstrong, Lindsey Vonn, Kerri Walsh, Jordy Smith, Bruce Irons, Tanner Hall, Lolo Jones, Ronnie Renner, Mike Mason, James "Bubba" Stewart, Ryan Dungey, Ryan Sheckler, Juan Pablo Montoya, Dario Franchitti, Craig Alexander, Jorge Lorenzo, Rory McIlroy, Ian Poulter and many many more World-Class athletes in multiple sports. Some past notable Oakley athletes include Michael Jordan, Ricky Carmichael and Eric Koston among other huge names. Most of Oakley's technological designs, fashion pieces, gear, etc. were developed with athlete input and testing. The company enjoys deep, authentic roots in both traditional sports and action sports.
Oakley currently holds more than 600 patents for their cutting-edge designs in eyewear, materials and performance gear - including specially designed flame-retardant material used by its motorsports athletes in NASCAR, IndyCar, Sports Car Racing, etc. Big in both Hockey and Football for their advanced visors/shields, Oakley gear can also be heavily found in Basketball (i.e. Amare Stoudemire's protective eyepiece) and Golf (golf shoes, gloves, apparel, bags, etc.).
Oakley signed a four-year agreement to manufacture eyewear designed by it and Fox Racing in September 2004.
The company went public in 1995, after Jannard gave himself a bonus of $21 million. He kept 64.8 % of Oakley Inc. which was valued at about $820 million. Thanks to his very successful business, Jannard became the second richest Orange County resident with holdings valued at $627 million.
In 1999, Oakley added industry veteran Jim Stroesser from Nike Inc. to the their senior executive team as the head of sales for sunglasses, prescription eyewear, shoes, apparel and watches. Global sales grew from $200 million to over $400 million in 2001 as Oakley was established as a world brand.
In 2006, Oakley acquired the Oliver Peoples group, a manufacturer of high-end fashion branded eyewear.
On June 21, 2007, Italian group Luxottica announced a plan to merge with Oakley in a cash deal worth $2.1 billion, and the deal was completed on November 15, 2007. Oakley is now in the portfolio of Milan-based Luxottica group, along with other brands such as Ray-Ban, Persol, and Vogue.
During the preparations for the ultimately successful rescue of 33 miners trapped for 10 weeks in a Chilean mine in October 2010, a journalist covering the story contacted Oakley about donating sunglasses to the rescue effort, aware that the miners would need eye protection after having spent weeks in darkness. Oakley donated 35 pairs of its Radar sports glasses, fitted with specially selected tints. The glasses normally retail for US$260 per pair.
Oakley also maintains US Standard Issue, which provides US military and law enforcement eye protection at significantly reduced prices. Very popular amongst US combat troops, Oakley M Frame sunglasses are included as part of the US Army Approved Protective Eyewear List (APEL), and have been assigned an NSN number for ordering through military supply channels.
Enjoying a great relationship with the Military and Law Enforcement, its Military Division designs cutting-edge combat gear, developed alongside and tested in the field by U.S. Special Forces (like the Navy SEAL Teams) and multiple branches. From some of the most advanced combat boots available, to gloves and protective eyewear, Oakley is extremely popular within the Armed Services of the United States.
AYAT-AYAT CINTA OAKLEY:
1- “Who made these rules, anyway?”
2- “If you’re going to do something, be brave and jump in, but do something meaningful.”
3- “I always knew we would succeed. That comes from believing in what you’re doing, and striving to do it better than anyone thought possible.”
4- “Inventions wrapped in art. Oakley was founded on that idea, and it still defines us.”
Reference :
1- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakley,_Inc.
2- http://www.oakley.com
Salam 1 2 3 Malaysia.., Hari ini adalah permulaan dalam sejarah perniagaan saya dimana saya cuba memasuki bisnes terbaru cerminmata hitam(sunglasses) OAKLEY bagi diri saya laaa. Mungkin ada yg sudah mengenali atau pernah menjadi pelanggan saya sebelum ini dimana saya menjual cerminmata hitam RAY-BAN original di blog http://joeryaban.blogspot.com.
Anda semua mungkin memang sudah sebati atau dah lama tahu mengenai sunglasses OAKLEY. Disini saya ingin mendekati dan berkongsi maklumat mengenai sejarah Sunglasses OAKLEY..
p/s: copy paste je..
OAKLEY:
Oakley, Inc. is one of the premiere performance sports companies in the world. Based in Foothill Ranch, California, the brand makes sunglasses, sports visors, ski goggles and a whole host of other accessories and performance gear. They also make watches, clothing, bags, backpacks, shoes, prescription glasses, football (American) and hockey eyewear, Golf gear and other accessories.
SEJARAH OAKLEY:
Oakley was started by Jim Jannard in 1975 in his garage with an initial investment of $300. The name Oakley came from Jannard's dog, an English Setter. Oakley got its start in BMX then moved onto Motocross. Jannard began by selling what he called 'The Oakley Grip' out of the back of his car at motocross events. His motorcycle grips were unlike other grips available at the time. The patented material used for the grips, known as UNOBTANIUM(TM), a unique creation by Jannard, became tacky when wet. The material is still used to make the earsocks on Oakley glasses, and many of the nose pieces.
Oakley produced number plates, gloves, grips, elbow guards, chin guards, and goggles for the BMX and Motocross communities, long before they became a fashion name brand.
First Oakley sunglasses were called Factory Pilot Eyeshades, they resembled goggles, and were very expensive at the time. Next were the Oakley Frogskins - a very affordable lifestyle piece that has made an enormous comeback in current youth fashion.
In 1980, Jannard released a pair of goggles called the O-Frame. With the 'Oakley' logo present on the strap, the brand garnered increasing recognition and prominence throughout the Sports World. In 1983 Oakley began selling ski goggles.
Oakley, a true pioneer in Sports Marketing, maintains a huge sports team roster with some of the top athletes on the Planet in more than 20 sports (Action Sports, Performance Sports and Motorsports). A few notable examples include: Shaun White, Ichiro Suzuki, Lance Armstrong, Lindsey Vonn, Kerri Walsh, Jordy Smith, Bruce Irons, Tanner Hall, Lolo Jones, Ronnie Renner, Mike Mason, James "Bubba" Stewart, Ryan Dungey, Ryan Sheckler, Juan Pablo Montoya, Dario Franchitti, Craig Alexander, Jorge Lorenzo, Rory McIlroy, Ian Poulter and many many more World-Class athletes in multiple sports. Some past notable Oakley athletes include Michael Jordan, Ricky Carmichael and Eric Koston among other huge names. Most of Oakley's technological designs, fashion pieces, gear, etc. were developed with athlete input and testing. The company enjoys deep, authentic roots in both traditional sports and action sports.
Oakley currently holds more than 600 patents for their cutting-edge designs in eyewear, materials and performance gear - including specially designed flame-retardant material used by its motorsports athletes in NASCAR, IndyCar, Sports Car Racing, etc. Big in both Hockey and Football for their advanced visors/shields, Oakley gear can also be heavily found in Basketball (i.e. Amare Stoudemire's protective eyepiece) and Golf (golf shoes, gloves, apparel, bags, etc.).
Oakley signed a four-year agreement to manufacture eyewear designed by it and Fox Racing in September 2004.
The company went public in 1995, after Jannard gave himself a bonus of $21 million. He kept 64.8 % of Oakley Inc. which was valued at about $820 million. Thanks to his very successful business, Jannard became the second richest Orange County resident with holdings valued at $627 million.
In 1999, Oakley added industry veteran Jim Stroesser from Nike Inc. to the their senior executive team as the head of sales for sunglasses, prescription eyewear, shoes, apparel and watches. Global sales grew from $200 million to over $400 million in 2001 as Oakley was established as a world brand.
In 2006, Oakley acquired the Oliver Peoples group, a manufacturer of high-end fashion branded eyewear.
On June 21, 2007, Italian group Luxottica announced a plan to merge with Oakley in a cash deal worth $2.1 billion, and the deal was completed on November 15, 2007. Oakley is now in the portfolio of Milan-based Luxottica group, along with other brands such as Ray-Ban, Persol, and Vogue.
During the preparations for the ultimately successful rescue of 33 miners trapped for 10 weeks in a Chilean mine in October 2010, a journalist covering the story contacted Oakley about donating sunglasses to the rescue effort, aware that the miners would need eye protection after having spent weeks in darkness. Oakley donated 35 pairs of its Radar sports glasses, fitted with specially selected tints. The glasses normally retail for US$260 per pair.
Oakley also maintains US Standard Issue, which provides US military and law enforcement eye protection at significantly reduced prices. Very popular amongst US combat troops, Oakley M Frame sunglasses are included as part of the US Army Approved Protective Eyewear List (APEL), and have been assigned an NSN number for ordering through military supply channels.
Enjoying a great relationship with the Military and Law Enforcement, its Military Division designs cutting-edge combat gear, developed alongside and tested in the field by U.S. Special Forces (like the Navy SEAL Teams) and multiple branches. From some of the most advanced combat boots available, to gloves and protective eyewear, Oakley is extremely popular within the Armed Services of the United States.
AYAT-AYAT CINTA OAKLEY:
1- “Who made these rules, anyway?”
2- “If you’re going to do something, be brave and jump in, but do something meaningful.”
3- “I always knew we would succeed. That comes from believing in what you’re doing, and striving to do it better than anyone thought possible.”
4- “Inventions wrapped in art. Oakley was founded on that idea, and it still defines us.”
Reference :
1- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakley,_Inc.
2- http://www.oakley.com
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