Oakley and Cinelli Team Up for High-Performance Sunglasses Collection
Oakley, the renowned high-performance eyewear label, has joined forces with Milan-based cycling company Cinelli to create a line of sunglasses that embody the spirit of biking. The collaboration marks the first time the two brands have worked together, resulting in a collection that is both stylish and functional.
The Collection
The collection features two distinct silhouettes: the Cinelli x Oakley Latch Panel and Eye Jacket Redux glasses. The Latch Panel boasts a full-rim shield lens and a signature latch hinge, along with removable side shields to protect wearers from glare and other distractions. The Eye Jacket Redux, on the other hand, features a bold oval shape that pays homage to the original Eye Jacket model from 1994.
Race Worn Colorways
Both models come in Race Worn colorways, with the Latch Panel in a sleek black finish and Prizm™ Road Black lenses, and the Eye Jacket Redux in an off-white hue with Prizm™ Grey lenses. Each design also comes with a custom micro bag and box sleeve.
The Symbolic Race Worn Process
According to Brian Takumi, Oakley’s vice president of creative and soul, the Race Worn process is a symbolic representation of the journey that every individual goes through. Just like each person’s journey is unique, each Race Worn piece is hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind. This process perfectly reflects the diversity of the human race.
Limited-Edition Collaboration
In addition to the sunglasses collection, the collaboration also includes a Raceworn Nemo Gravel Bike, hand-built at Cinelli’s headquarters in Milan. This exclusive bike is not available for purchase, making it a highly coveted item for cycling enthusiasts.
Where to Shop
The limited-edition Cinelli x Oakley collection is now available to shop online and in select retail locations of both brands. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this unique collaboration. Check out the designs in the gallery above and get ready to elevate your cycling game with these high-performance sunglasses.
