admin on Nov 2nd, 2008Sunglasses A Fashionable History
The sunglasses we know and love today has it’s origins in the early 20th century, though the use of darkened lens is much older. The Roman Emperor Nero is recorded as wearing green lens made of emeralds while watching gladiator battles, and the Romans thought of emeralds as having vision strengthening powers.
In the 12th century [...]
admin on Sep 8th, 2008Read This Before Buying Sunglasses!
You probably already know that sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays, but not all glasses are created equal. So, what should you look for in a great pair of sunglasses? Can you still look fashionable while properly protecting your eyes? What does UVR mean? Should you buy wrap arounds? And what does [...]
admin on Sep 7th, 2008Oakley Sunglasses Technology And A Dog Meets High Performance!
Oakley has been the most successful sunglasses company in the last 30 years, creating technological breakthroughs, spawning hundreds of imitators and basically re-inventing the concept of sunglasses. So who’s behind this global phenomenon, and how is Oakley staying on and over the top?
In 1975, a motorcycle parts salesman named Jim Jannard languished at his dead-end [...]
admin on Aug 5th, 2008How To Select The Correct Sunglasses
When we go out and if it is sunny and bright outside, we automatically reach for our sunglasses to avoid the glare. To screen out the glaring sun light from the eyes, a pair of coloured or darkened lenses is used as a visual aid. Is there any difference in the 200 designer sunglasses bought [...]
admin on Jul 4th, 2008Finding The Perfect Sunglasses
Where do you go to find the perfect Sunglasses at a price you can afford? The truth is, from what I have seen, there is no place that is going to have real Oakley Sunglasses at a rock bottom price. Oakley is a good brand that offers a lot of benefits, but those benefits do [...]
