10 Amazing Black-Owned Eyewear Brands

Here are ten of the top Black-owned eyewear brands. These brands are set-up and run by people of African descent.

Bôhten Eyeglasses 

Bohten

Bôhten Eyeglasses is an African-American-owned global company that produces beautiful prescription and sunglass frames from sustainable materials sourced from Africa. Bôhten opened its first local manufacturing facility in Ghana to enable sustainable design and production while providing employment opportunities for African citizens.

 

Coco and Breezy

Coco and Breezy

Coco and Breezy Eyewear, founded in 2009, is an eyewear brand based in New York City by twin designers Corianna and Brianna Dotson. They gained early recognition in both the entertainment and fashion realms. They have been embraced by celebrities such as Prince, Nicky Minaj, and more.

 

Elegant Eyes

Elegant Eyes

Elegant Eyes is a family-owned and operated optical center that was first opened in 1987 by James and Doris Slaughter of Slaughter’s Opticians, a company first founded in 1960. Its mission is to provide upscale quality eyewear at affordable prices with the slogan, “We Only Have Eyes for You.”

 

Ember Niche

Ember Niche

Created by childhood friends Tim and Jarrett, who began wearing glasses in 2013, Ember Niche was founded out of the idea that their identities were largely associated with their eyewear choice. This inspired their philosophy, “Your face is your brand.”

 

Eye Dare You

Eye Dare You

Eye Dare You was created by Houston siblings, Audreyanna and Chanteau. Audreyanna, a free-spirited, entrepreneur, and fashion/wardrobe stylist and model, Chanteau. Audreyanna and Chanteau launched Eye Dare You in 2015 to provide fashion-forward eyewear at affordable prices without sacrificing quality.

 

Jembere Eyewear

Jembere Eyewear

New York-based eyewear brand Jembere was founded in 2013 with a philosophy that stunning eyewear can be reasonably priced. Jembere’s eyewear collection finds its inspiration where the rich culture of Ethiopia meets everyday life in The Big Apple, and each frame is handcrafted using top-quality materials like Italian acetate, 5-barrel hinges, and handwoven Ethiopian cleaning clothes.

 

Lex:Marq Optique

Lex:Marq Optique

LEX:MARQ OPTIQUE is a network of Opticians, Frame Stylists, and Fashion Enthusiasts; who have collaborated to merge fashionable and functional eyewear at affordable prices, delivered to your front door. They offer mobile sales and custom repair service’s in many cities to better serve their customers.

 

Nroda

Nroda

Nroda is an eyewear brand that believes if you look like a boss, you’ll feel like a boss! Nroda strives to provide a luxury eyewear brand that embraces lavish trends such as crystals, fine metals, and other unique components. Each frame is handcrafted in New York City with high-quality materials.

 

SWAV Eyewear

SWAV Eyewear

Created by Isiah Fowler, SWAV Eyewear was founded on a mission to motivate, inspire, and empower goal-oriented visionaries to achieve greatness. Every pair of sunglasses comes with an inspirational affirmation to inspire you to never give up on YOUR vision. 

 

Haus of Paris

Haus of Paris

Haus of Paris believes in greatness in all things and strives to offer affordable clothing beauty and accessories. Their Juneteenth collection features items inspired by stories of black leaders, like Josephine Baker and Sarah Goode who have worked to achieve greatness throughout history.

 

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