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Ray-Ban and Oakleys are some of the top sunglasses brands on the market today. Ray-Ban, founded in 1937 by an American company Bausch & Lomb who worked with a medical equipment manufacturer to create sunglasses for aviators that would reduce distraction from the intense hues of the sky. Oakley was founded in 1975 by a man named James Jannard. Jannard created his business in his garage with a $300 investment! Both companies are currently owned by Italian Eyewear company, Luxottica Group.Read More