The American Companies That Aren’t Actually American Anymore

Oakley Inc.

Oakley Inc. was founded in 1975 by James Jannard, who started making sunglasses in his garage. People liked Jannard’s sunglasses so much that he decided to get serious about creating a company. In 1980, Jannard released the O-Frame, which ended up being a hit and was the first of many that would make him a multimillionaire.

Although Oakley Inc. is based in Lake Forest, California, it is now owned by Luxottica, which is an Italian-based company. Oakley sunglasses are still some of the most popular in the world and have sold millions since their inception.