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Oakley Brings Back a Vintage Pair of Stylish Shades Unseen for Over 20 Years

One of the first frames to feature the brand’s Heavy Stretch logo returns for the first time in decades.

Close-up of black Oakley sunglasses arm with metallic logo and purple Prizm lens against a pink background.Oakley
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By Jack Seemer

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Oakley’s ongoing trip down memory lane will now detour in 2004.

The Fatcat, which the brand calls its “first true lifestyle frame,” returns as the latest installment in the brand’s Muzm collection that revives vintage sunglasses from the Oakley vault.

Close-up of a person wearing white Oakley sunglasses with dark lenses and a black collared shirt.
The Fatcat returns as part of Oakley’s ongoing Muzm collection.
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Black wraparound sunglasses with thick frames and dark lenses, featuring Oakley logo on the temple.
Though not as popular as other archival designs, the Fatcat is historically significant. Oakley calls it the brand’s “first true lifestyle frame.”
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Previous releases included the Eyeshade, Straight Jacket and, most recently, the Scar.

Like those designs, the Fatcat features a period-correct proportions, ranging from its deep-set lenses and thick temples.

Close-up black and white side profile of a person wearing white sunglasses with dark lenses.
The Fatcat features deep-set lenses and an oversized frame made out of O-Matter.
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Close-up of white Oakley sunglasses arm with logo and smoky background.
It debuted Oakley’s Heavy Stretch logo, which reappears on the sides.
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It also includes Oakley’s Heavy Stretch logo, which debuted around the same time as the original Fatcat more than 20 year ago.

That said, the new version is more than a straight-up reissue.

The Muzm release brings the Fatcat’s overall spec sheet up to code with the introduction of Prizm Lens Technology, which didn’t come out for another decade.

Cream-colored sunglasses with oval yellow mirrored lenses and a glossy finish.
The Muzm release is available in two colorways, including cream with 24k lenses.
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Availability and pricing

The Oakley Muzm Fatcat is now available in two colorways, matte black with gray lenses ($196) and “Cream” white with 24k gold lenses ($259).

Both feature Oakley’s injection-molded thermoplastic frame material, O-Matter.

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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