6 Eyewear Brands We’re Loving This Summer

As we enter the peak summer months, the sun seems to get hotter and hotter! We’re all about sun protection (and will discuss the benefits of SPF incessantly). One of the easiest and most stylish ways to shield ourselves from the sun’s rays, is, of course, eyewear!
These 6 brands will provide you with the UV protection that you need while also creating a look that is effortlessly chic.

3rd eye View

3rd Eye View is a Boutique eyewear company based in Texas. According to its founders, it is “best known for its steadfast commitment to offering affordability & inclusivity for the people.” We love them for their use of interesting colors and materials.
The brand also places a heavy emphasis on social responsibility. 3rd Eye View collaborates with local medical clinics and non-profits to provide optical care to underserved communities. The brand strives to provide education on vision “and the role it plays in literacy, society and the economy.”
If you are looking for a luxe look at an accessible price point that still honors product quality, 3rd Eye View is a great place to start!

Nroda

Nroda (adorn spelled backward) is not a brand for those who like to play it safe! This eyewear brand is known for its statement pieces! Founder Samantha Smikle’s mission was to honor her the vibrant elements of her West Indian background and her upbringing in the Bronx. The result is the edgy collection we see today filled with jewel and floral adornments! Nroda is loved by celebrities such as Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, and KeKe Palmer!

Quay

This brand has risen up the ranks as a cult favorite (it is almost synonymous with music festivals). When you shop with Quay you are almost guaranteed to find your favorite pair of sunnies as they carry virtually every style, shape, and color imaginable! You’ll never run out of options

Coco & Breezy

Coco & Breezy is the eyewear company founded by identical twin DJs and visual artists Corianna and Brianna Dotson. Stars like Rihanna, Prince, and Lady Gaga have all worn C&B and the twins have been featured in major publications such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.
Coco & Breezy was formed as an outlet for the twins who were bullied during their teen years in Apple Valley, Minnesota where they were the only students of color at their high school.
What started off as them wearing safety goggles to avoid making eye contact with others, turned into them bedazzling them and making it part of their image. After their first trip to New York in these goggles and getting stopped by the stylists of Beyonce and Kelly Osbourne, the twins had all of the confirmation they needed that their brand would be a success! From there, Coco and Breezy was born!

Poppy Lissiman

Poppy Lissiman is an Australian designer that has taken Instagram by storm due to her extremely fun use of bright colors and patterns! What started as a brick and mortar store turned to a global direct to consumer powerhouse, all through the power of Instagram marketing!

Bohten

Inspired by the landscapes of Ghana, Bohten is an eyewear brand crafted by Nana Boateng Osei. Bohten self-describes as a “green brand” using recycled wood sourced from West Africa to create lightweight, stylish, and sustainable eyewear pieces. The brand also contributes to the issue of inequity when it comes to quality eye care. Bohten creates “functional and lightweight frames made from reclaimed materials.” Bohten uses its growing influence to support its goal of full the continent of Africa within the next 5 years. How awesome is that?

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