Whois & Analysis for glasses.com

Ray-Ban is a brand of sunglasses and eyeglasses founded in 1937 by the American company Bausch & Lomb.

The brand is best known for their Wayfarer and Aviator styles of sunglasses.

In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold the brand to the Italian Luxottica Group for a reported $640 million.

Prada S.p.A. is an Italian luxury fashion house, specializing in leather handbags, travel accessories, shoes, ready-to-wear, perfumes and other fashion accessories, founded in 1913 by Mario Prada.

Sunglasses or sun glasses are a form of protective eyewear designed primarily to prevent bright sunlight and high-energy visible light from damaging or discomforting the eyes.

They can sometimes also function as a visual aid, as variously termed spectacles or glasses exist, featuring lenses that are colored, polarized or darkened.

In the early 20th century, they were also known as sun cheaters (cheaters being an American slang term for glasses).

Oakley, Inc., based in Lake Forest, California, and a subsidiary of Italian company Luxottica, 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 holds more than 600 patents for eyewear, materials, and performance gear.

Eyewear consists of items and accessories worn on or over the eyes, for fashion or adornment, protection against the environment, and to improve or enhance visual acuity.