Warby Parker and Theophilio unveil a collaboration of limited-edition sunglasses.
are inspired by Theophilio brand designer Edvin Thompson’s Jamaican heritage and merge nostalgia with futuristic design elements — and the name comes from Thompson’s childhood nickname. Continuing to home in on his upbringing, Thompson was inspired by a photograph of his dad in the early 2000s when he boarded a plane from Jamaica to America. The result is an oversized and rectangular silhouette and serves as a reminder of his childhood in Kingston, Jamaica.
“It’s been an honor to help Theophilio make their foray into eyewear,” said Neil Blumenthal, cofounder and co-chief executive officer of Warby Parker. “The frames we made together are the perfect synthesis of our expertise in the field and Edvin’s deeply personal aesthetic.” The exclusive Shaunie colorway, “Soursop,” is sold at Black Fashion Fair, where the two brands initially met., a media, commerce and high culture platform, created a place of discovery for past, present and future Black designers and Black-owned brands. The two brands first came together in 2022 during the inaugural publication of Black Fashion Fair, Volume 0.
The publication’s debut was a comprehensive collection of fashion imagery featuring emerging and established talent worldwide. The platform will sell an exclusive shade of the Shaunie eyewear, “Soursop,” at blackfashionfair.org. “Warby Parker has been an exciting partner since we launched our inaugural publication with them in 2022,” Gregory exclusively told WWD. “I think it’s imperative that Black designers have the same access to resources and opportunity as their peers. Warby Parker wanting to collaborate with Theophilio is something they believed in fully and so did the team at Theophilio. I am happy to have been a part of this journey with Edvin and Warby Parker.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chanel Collaborates with Legacy Talent and K-Pop Star for Watch ReissueFrench fashion house Chanel is teaming up with actress Audrey Tautou and K-pop star Jennie Kim for the reissue of its first-ever watch, 'Première.' The collaboration aims to attract a younger audience and bring a modern twist to the iconic design.
Read more »
Protocol Village: Wormhole Collaborates With AMD to Make Hardware AcceleratorsBradley Keoun is the managing editor of CoinDesk's Tech & Protocols team. He owns less than $1,000 each of several cryptocurrencies.
Read more »
Artist collaborates with AI to create immersive installation of human heartbeats in real timeOn display at the annual Art Dubai fair, “Heart Space” by artist Krista Kim is a unique blend of humanity and technology.
Read more »
How to get free solar eclipse glasses for April’s total solar eclipseWarby Parker is giving away free solar eclipse glasses ahead of the April eclipse. Here's how to claim a pair.
Read more »
Ray-Ban's Meta sunglasses can now identify and describe landmarksSteve should have known that civil engineering was not for him when he spent most of his time at university monkeying with his 8086 clone PC. Although he graduated, a lifelong obsession of wanting the Solitaire win animation to go faster had begun.
Read more »
Do you need special sunglasses to see the upcoming eclipse?It’s almost eclipse time!
Read more »