The Columbia brand has come a long way from being a small hat company to being one of the first brands renowned for its outdoor clothing. The history of the legendary brand began in the northwest of the United States, in the city of Portland, Oregon. It was founded by German immigrants Paul and Mary Lamfrom, the parents of Gert Boyle who later became the head of the family business. Initially, the company, named after a nearby river, specialized in the sale of hats. The owners later expanded their activities to focus on practical, casual wear.
Steadily developing, the company is expanding its presence in new product categories. This, in particular, was the production of their own frames and sunglasses. To this end, Columbia entered into a licensing agreement with the renowned frame manufacturer Marchon. The result of this collaboration is an extensive range of athletic and functional eyewear designs, stylish, democratic, and elegant, in harmony with both sportswear and the everyday wardrobe of a modern metropolis dweller. Columbia sunglasses for men are appropriate both for a Sunday picnic outside the city and for extreme sports.