Holiday Looks

Glasses are the perfect accessory for all your holiday looks.  We love these pairs in particular.  Check out more of our favorite holiday looks here.

Behind the Scenes with Illesteva

Illesteva creates timeless pieces meant to inspire, captivate and last a lifetime, and this year, they have certainly captivated our attention.  The brand that launched in 2009 with a vision to push traditional design boundaries by "creating classic eyewear with a downtown New York aesthetic" has rocked both runway and retail with products flying off the shelves.  Add to their sales success numerous design awards, a cadre of celebrity fans and collaborative efforts with the likes of Zac Posen and Lou Reed and you might think founders Justin Salguero and Daniel Siberman would take just a minute to bask in the spotlight.  

But to their credit, and our extreme pleasure, this creative team pushed new boundaries, expanding into accessories, umbrellas and our personal favorite, backpacks and handbags.  With the same focus on quality materials, family-run manufacturers and of course fresh designs, these new lines are certain to bring even more acclaim to this inspiring brand.  

Much like their products, we certainly hope Illesteva, the brand, the vision and the team, is around forever.  Shop Illesteva.

Sunglasses: The Perfect Gift

Tis the shopping season, and aren't you in luck: we have amazing eyewear styles for everyone on your list so you can knock out your shopping quickly. 

(Slow clap!)

Here's our top picks for everyone on your list:

For Dad: The Maui Jim Banyans. 

Sporty. Classic. Incredible polarized lenses. $199

For Mom: Vera Wang Giza.  

Fashion forward but safe enough for mom. She'll wear them year round. $105

Your Brother: Oakley Holbrook 

Sporty with Mirrored Silver Lenses with on very on point. $120

Your Sister:  Illesteva Leonard. 

Round vintage styling in colors ranging from tortoise to striped to hot pink. $165

The hard-to-buy-for Friend:  Ray-Ban New Wayfarers.  

A safe yet fashionable bet for anyone at any age. $130

The Eco-conscious Friend:  Proof Ontario. 

Organic wooden frames that are amazingly lightweight. $95

The Socially-conscious Friend: Westward Leaning Wintermute. 

Gold lenses. Sleek Design. And $10 goes to youth literacy programs. $180

DITTO packages all glasses in beautiful, ready to give packaging to make your life even easier.  DITTO also has an incredibly simple 90-day free returns policy so there is no risk.

Okay, now that gift-giving is taken care of, you can go back to watching football, prepping for Thanksgiving meal and just generally enjoying the people in your life that make this time of the year truly special. 

Happy holidays!