Oakley
Oakley, Inc. is an innovation-driven designer,
manufacturer, and distributor of high-performance eyewear,
including sunglasses and goggles. Oakley sunglasses sell for
anywhere from $65 to $335 a pair. Although known best for its
sunglasses, Oakley has also expanded into footwear, watches,
apparel, and accessories. Key aspects of the company's success
include celebrity endorsements, especially by athletes, together
with high-tech designs that include interchangeable lenses, high
optical clarity, and damage resistance, and selective distribution
through high-end retailers and specialty stores, including the
Oakley-owned O Stores, Oakley Vaults, Sunglass Designs, Sporting
Eyes, and Occhiali da Sole. These elements of Oakley's
brand-building strategy work together to increase the perceived
value of the company's products. Its pr