Warby Parker eyewear

Warby Parker is a prominent American brand specializing in prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Founded in 2010 by Neil Blumenthal, Andrew Hunt, David Gilboa, and Jeffrey Raider, the brand was established with the mission to provide designer eyewear at an affordable price point while leading the way for socially-conscious businesses. The brand is well-known for its 'Buy a Pair, Give a Pair' program and its direct-to-consumer business model.

While the brand reflects American design and heritage, manufacturing is primarily handled across multiple global locations to maintain quality and scale. The frames are typically designed in-house in New York and manufactured in high-end facilities in countries like Italy and China, while lenses are often cut and finished in American labs. Warby Parker remains an independent, publicly-traded company, maintaining control over its original vision and expansion into retail showrooms and optical services.