--- title: "VonZipper - Sunglasses, Snow Goggles & Optical Eyewear | Boardriders" description: "Since 1999, VonZipper has handcrafted premium eyewear for freethinkers and outsiders. Flirting with fashion and defying sport, we’re all about fun and self-expression." date: "2025-12-26T12:36:56+01:00" language: "en-gb" canonical_url: "https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/von-zipper/" source_url: "https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/von-zipper/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- ![Von Zipper Logo](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-vz.png) # VONZipper We’re All About Fun VonZipper slid into this world fully committed to personal freedom and a rebellion against convention. We flirt with fashion and defy sport, celebrating diversity and participation. We embrace a never-ending pursuit of getting out there and being somebody. To create a community of distinctive individuals, focusing on amazing products and the good times that come with it. We inspire self-expression with shared confidence in being different, encouraging people to see the world through our lenses. We are all about fun. The VonZipper experience is the sweet spot between optimism and individualism. It’s a sunny place where you can be anyone you want to be and celebrate anything you want to do. ![Von Zipper Logo](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-vz.png) VONZipper ## **History** ![VonZipper let loose with the Roller.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2018_vonzipper.jpg) Made for fast times and slow mornings, VonZipper let loose with the Roller. 2018 2018 2017 ![Halldor Helgason won Snowboarder of the Year and Video Part of the Year.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2017_vonzipper.jpg) Halldor Helgason won Snowboarder of the Year and Video Part of the Year. 2017 ![VonZipper made polarized](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2016_vonzipper.jpg) After 3 years of research and development, VonZipper made polarized … only better, with their proprietary Wildlife lens. 2016 2016 2015 ![VonZipper launch the Queenie](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2015_vonzipper.jpg) VonZipper tossed the tiara and ruled in the Queenie. 2015 ![VonZipper debuted the Freethinkers Conspiracy Guild](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2014_vonzipper.jpg) Forward thinking and backward compatible, VonZipper debuted the Freethinkers Conspiracy Guild. 2014 2014 2013 ![release of the Beefy MX goggle](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2013_vonzipper.jpg) VonZipper does it in the dirt going full wide open with the release of the Beefy MX goggle. 2013 ![Joel Parkinson won the ASP crown.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2012_vonzipper.jpg) Joel Parkinson won the ASP crown. 2012 2012 2011 ![VonZipper launched the Fishbowl snow goggle.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2011_vonzipper.jpg) John Jackson was named Snowboarder of the Year for the second year in a row. VonZipper launched the Fishbowl snow goggle. VonZipper launched the Fishbowl snow goggle. 2011 ![VonZipper started a retina revolution by releasing its first optical collection.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2010_vonzipper.jpg) VonZipper started a retina revolution by releasing its first optical collection. 2010 2010 2009 ![Donovan kept it creepy in the bunker.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2009_vonzipper.jpg) Donovan kept it creepy in the bunker. 2009 ![Jason Lawrence won the 250 Supercross Championship.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2008_vonzipper.jpg) Jason Lawrence smoked the competition and won the 250 Supercross Championship. 2008 2008 2007 ![VonZipper rolled out the Elmore.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2007_vonzipper.jpg) VonZipper rolled out its best-selling frame, the Elmore. 2007 ![VonZipper launched the Feenom snow goggle.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2006_vonzipper.jpg) VonZipper launched the Feenom snow goggle. 2006 2006 2005 ![Kat Von D tattooed the world in the Dharma frame.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2005_vonzipper.jpg) Kat Von D tattooed the world in the Dharma frame. 2005 ![Andy Irons won his third world title.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2004_vonzipper.jpg) Andy Irons won his third world title. 2004 2004 2003 ![Paris Hilton flew the VZ flag in the Rocco.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2003_vonzipper.jpg) Paul Rodriguez joined the VonZipper team and Paris Hilton flew the VZ flag in the Rocco. 2003 ![VonZipper launched Papa G](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2002_vonzipper.jpg) VonZipper launched Papa G, the Spartacus snow goggle. Kevin Jones and Tara Dakides won Snowboarder of the Year 2002 2002 2001 ![VonZipper launched The Rockford and Fernstein](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2001_vonzipper.jpg) VonZipper launched The Rockford and Fernstein Arto Sarri won Skater of the Year. 2001 ![VonZipper launched The Mazzi et la Lovey.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2000_vonzipper.jpg) VonZipper came to market with the Fifty, the Mazzi and the Lovey. 2000 2000 1999 ![Birth of VonZipper](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/logo-vonzipper.gif) Life as you know it no longer exists; VonZipper was born. 1999 ![Lobo VonZipper](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-vz.png) VONZIPPER ## KEY PRODUCTS CATEGORIES # SUNGLASSES/ SNOW GOGGLES / OPTHALMIC FRAMES / MOTOCROSS GOGGLES / APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES Born in Southern California, VonZipper has been handcrafting premium eyewear for freethinkers and outsiders since 1999. For the last twenty years, we’ve continued to elevate the views of fashion and sports eyewear, continually inspired to design next-level products for those that chose not to blend in. ![Von Zipper Logo](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-vz.png) VONZIPPER ## SOCIAL MEDIA [![VonZipper Facebook](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/VonZipper/) [![VonZipper Youtube](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/youtube.png)](https://www.youtube.com/user/VonZipperEyewear) [![VonZipper Instagram](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/instagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/vonzipper/)