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Warby Parker is a lifestyle brand that offers designer eyewear at a revolutionary price, while leading the way for socially conscious businesses. Founded in 2010 by Neil Blumenthal, Andrew Hunt, David Gilboa, and Jeffrey Raider, the brand was built on the idea that buying glasses should be easy and fun. Originally an online-only boutique based in Philadelphia, it has since grown into a massive enterprise with numerous retail locations across North America.

While the brand is rooted in the United States, its manufacturing process spans across multiple countries to maintain quality and scale. Most acetate frames are cut from sheets produced by a family-owned Italian company, while the final assembly and lens grinding primarily take place in facilities in China and Vietnam, as well as a dedicated optical lab in New York.

Warby Parker Inc. is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It remains an independent entity, maintaining its original mission-driven approach through its 'Buy a Pair, Give a Pair' program, which has distributed millions of glasses to people in need globally.

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