Ladies (and Gents), enjoy a unique shopping experience for stylish eyewear that won’t break the bank with Warby Parker. The company started with a clear, ambitious mission: “to create boutique-quality, classically crafted eyewear at a revolutionary price point” and has quickly achieved this objective since its inception in 2010. Four reasons Warby Parker will soon become your new bestie for eyewear, and thus joined the ranks of our Fab Finds:
1. $95
Eyewear can cost upwards $300 from start to finish with middleman deals, high index/anti-reflective lenses, and designer-brand frames. At Warby Parker, most prescription glasses are $95 with free shipping and returns. Non-prescription sunglasses are also $95.
2. Top-quality Materials
Instead of plastic, Warby Parker frames are made of the finest custom cellulose acetate and ion-plated titanium for long-term durability and comfort that won’t leave your glasses slipping from your nose.
3. Free Home Try-Ons
It’s quite simple, you can select five pairs to try on online. Within about a week, the company will deliver a boxed set to your door for you to model to your friends and family. Rock those lenses, receive feedback on their Twitter or Facebook pages, and send the package back in five days time.
The Little Extra: “Buy a pair, give a pair” Program
For every purchase, a pair is given to someone in need. Unlike TOMS’ one-for-one business model, Warby Parker provides funding and/or glasses to non-profit VisionSpring, where co-Founder Neil Blumenthal previously served as director. The two companies work together to train local entrepreneurs in developing countries to sell affordable glasses, which instills economic incentives and dignity. Entrepreneurs earn satisfaction in providing glasses for those who could not afford them in the past, whereas consumers can make choices in their selection and experience transformed sight.
Try on these vintage-inspired glasses for a chic look that gives back.
Style on,
- Kristy Ju