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Arnette
4.01 reviews
Arnette is an eyewear brand rooted in action sports and youth counter-culture. Its aesthetic emphasizes functional design paired with an edgy, irreverent ethos. The brand represents the subcultures of surfing, skating, and snowboarding, focusing on durable frames that cater to an active, alternative lifestyle.
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History
Greg Arnette founded the company in 1992 in an Orange County garage. It gained prominence during the 1990s as a defining accessory within the global extreme sports movement. The brand's designs, such as the Catfish and Raven models, became cultural markers of that era. Following its acquisition by Bausch & Lomb and later Luxottica, Arnette transitioned from a niche California startup to a globally recognized name in the sports eyewear industry.
