Warby Parker and Entireworld Just Released the Best Affordable Sunglasses I've Seen in Ages
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In retrospect, I should've seen it coming. Two direct-to-consumer brands that have enjoyed explosive growth thanks to a design ethos that appeals to mass consumers and niche style nerds alike coming together to collaborate? Not exactly shocking, is it? Well, yeah, when you put it that way, it makes perfect sense. But for whatever reason, I was still surprised—pleasantly!—when I learned that Warby Parker was teaming up with the crew at Entireworld on a collection of four sunglasses for summer 2021. And now that the fruits of that collab are available to buy, the pleasantness just keeps on coming.
The new sunglasses take Warby's '70-inspired Hatcher frame and wrap it in the kinds of colors that'd look equally at home on one of Entireworld's smash-hit boxy tees: burgundy, jade green, midnight blue, and pastel pink. The idea was to make the shades feel even more summery, but the shift to a monochromatic treatment also modernizes the feel of the Hatcher a bit. Not too much—the throwback vibe is still undeniably present—but just enough that the designs feel fresh. Current. Not just "summer" but "Summer 2021."
"Both of us subscribe to the idea of elevating everyday items with creativity and color and making them accessible," Warby Parker CEO and co-founder Neil Blumenthal said in a statement about working with Entireworld founder and creative director Scott Sternberg, "and that’s exactly what he did with our Hatcher frame."
Like the bulk of Warby's sunglasses, the new takes on the Hatcher start at just $95. And, bonus, to celebrate the collaboration, the brands are making a donation to the Equal Justice Initiative, which is dedicated to criminal justice reform, racial justice across America, and public education to help the public understand just how vital these issues are. Learn more about the organization here, then, if you're in the market, make your way over to Warby Parker's site to get your new shades.
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