Eyeshade Sunglasses 1984

Oakley's Eyeshade sunglasses — introduced in 1984 — represent the founding moment of performance eyewear as fashion. Jim Jannard founded Oakley with $300 and a motorcycle grip design, and the Eyeshade became the signature of 1980s cycling, skiing, and outdoor culture. The lens-forward design, the single piece construction, and the iridium coating technology set standards for performance eyewear. Original 1984-89 USA-made examples with the original ear sockes and Oakley logo: $300–$1,200.