Friday, August 14, 2009

397:History Which Famous Brand

_______ was started by Jim Jannard in 1975 in his garage with an initial investment of $300.The name _______ came from Jannard's dog, an English Setter. Jannard began by selling what he called 'The _______ Grip' out of the back of his car at motocross events.His motorcycle grips were unlike other grips riders had seen at the time.Although the grips were successful, brand recognition was limited as the grips were usually concealed by the riders' hands. In 1980, Jannard released a pair of goggles called the O-Frame. With the '_______' logo present on the strap, onlookers began to recognize the brand.In 1984, _______ introduced a pair of sunglasses called the Eyeshade, which were made of plastic and featured removable lenses. They were popularized by Tour de France winner Greg LeMond and other professional cyclists.

Ans:Oakley