8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

[Vick]

 

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[Kak]

Awesome. Those are really cool sunglasses. Looks like you got a manufacturer similar to spys or von zipper.

I'll buy a pair of V1 after you launch!

Cool photography too.

 

[Vick]

Thanks Kak

Our price range will be around $80 - 120. not locked down yet.

Not sure who those boys use. But I can say that there are a SHIT load of sunglasses manufacturers. the all seem to be in the same area too. kinda weird.

Any particular color or style you like?

 

[LibertyForMe]

I really like all the designs with grey accents on them. I like the solid grey pair as well, but I almost wish the grey was a little bit lighter in color.

I can't pull off the bulky sunglasses look, so keep that in mind with my opinions...

 

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[Kak]

Thanks Kak

Our price range will be around $80 - 120. not locked down yet.

Not sure who those boys use. But I can say that there are a SHIT load of sunglasses manufacturers. the all seem to be in the same area too. kinda weird.

Any particular color or style you like?

I think that pricing is perfect. The main point of sale is the polarization. It is awesome that it is all you offer. You typically pay 140 for a pair of polarized spys. I only buy polarized sunglasses because I go sightfishing.

I like the second one down.

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[Vick]

I really like all the designs with grey accents on them. I like the solid grey pair as well, but I almost wish the grey was a little bit lighter in color.

I can't pull off the bulky sunglasses look, so keep that in mind with my opinions...

Thanks for the input!

I'm working on a thinner frame. For next round of concepts.

Main inspiration is the Aventador for the next styles.

 

[Vick]

I think that pricing is perfect. The main point of sale is the polarization. It is awesome that it is all you offer. You typically pay 140 for a pair of polarized spys. I only buy polarized sunglasses because I go sightfishing.

I like the second one down.

My thought as well with the polarized.

Simplicity is better.

Thanks for the input!

 

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[Bigguns50]

Vick....the very 1st design..black with white accent....is that gloss black ? If so...I'll take it. Matte black absorbs the suns heat more.

Let us know when you're up on Indeigogo...I'll order there if you prefer.

 

[Vick]

Vick....the very 1st design..black with white accent....is that gloss black ? If so...I'll take it. Matte black absorbs the suns heat more.

Let us know when you're up on Indeigogo...I'll order there if you prefer.

Ya. It'll be a gloss black

Thanks for the input.

I'll let everyone know when we're ready.

 

[JasonR]

The Black w/ the grey accent is cool. I can't pull off bulky sunglasses either, and I'd have to try them on first. But they look very cool...

 

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[Vick]

The Black w/ the grey accent is cool. I can't pull off bulky sunglasses either, and I'd have to try them on first. But they look very cool...

thanks Jason!

I like those ones too.

Ya the 'trying on thing' is something that will def be a challenge for us. Not sure how we can overcome this.

We will however offer a 100% guarantee, 'if you don't like em, return em' hopefully that will convince a few people.

Also, we'll have photos of all kinds of different people, sizes, color showcasing how they look on in the product shots. hopefully that will help too.

not much we can do in this area. other then eventually goin to retail.

Thanks for the input.

 

[Vidar]

Being a girl, I don't even care that I can't pull off the chunky look; I would totally buy a pair! I'm definitely loving the white ones with black accents.

As for "trying on" your sunglasses, Zappos has an amazing return program because they sell shoes which are a hard product to buy online. But they make it so easy for customers to get the right ones that people aren't afraid to purchase from them. Maybe you could fashion your policy like theirs? Just an idea :]

 

[Vick]

Thanks for the input Vidar!

Much appreciated!

 

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[Kak]

Lifetime warranty.

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[AllenCrawley]

I like the last one of the V.1 and the 4th one down of the V.2

Great work. Glad to see you moving forward with production!

Speed+

 

[MJ DeMarco]

Damn, watching these progress threads is getting addictive. Great job, love the glasses, definitely comes across as a "luxury" brand.

 

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[SeanKelly]

I would definitely wear those sunglasses

 

[Vick]

I like the last one of the V.1 and the 4th one down of the V.2

Great work. Glad to see you moving forward with production!

Speed+

Thanks Allen! and thanks for the input

cheers

 

[Vick]

Damn, watching these progress threads is getting addictive. Great job, love the glasses, definitely comes across as a "luxury" brand.

Thanks MJ! Nice to hear

cheers

 

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[Vick]

I would definitely wear those sunglasses

Thanks Sean! Great to hear. I hope the majority feels the same way.

 

[Vick]

The V.3

Inspiration for design... Lamborghini Aventador.









Reference images.

 

[skylizard]

Wow, your designs are absolutely incredible! Seriously awesome!

 

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[Vick]

Thanks!

 

[Marc B.]

Great renderings! I have a tough time finding thick-framed sunglasses that suit my face, but I would definitely try these on! Will the lenses be polarized? :coolgleamA:

 

[Vick]

Great renderings! I have a tough time finding thick-framed sunglasses that suit my face, but I would definitely try these on! Will the lenses be polarized? :coolgleamA:

Yes. every pair. All our lenses will be polarized.

no point offering people crap lenses.

Thanks

 

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[Bigguns50]

V...I'm not a Lambo fan..as in I want to own one...but kick a$$ designs ! Sick really. 1st thing I thought was to sell custom glasses to Lambo with maybe the name of the car somewhere on the glasses. Or customized with the owners initials..something. Got a feeling you thought of this.

I felt the all black were not necessarily high end as much as macho, manly glasses for the sports or professional Public Servant types. But many of the other designs definitely feel high end.

Thanks for providing the car pics...I had no idea.

 

[Vick]

Thanks bud.

The car stuff is just for reference.

To inspire me in the design process. Thats all.

Not trying to make glasses that look like cars.

Just inspiration for my design process.

 

[Tom.V]

Definitely digging the matte black V1 and the white/black V3, the V2's just a little too "thick" in my opinion.

Let me know when they're for sale.

 

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[Vick]

Will do

Thanks for the feedback.

And ya. I agree. The v2 is too thick.

 

[Bigguns50]

Vick....just so you know..and forgive me if I get the number wrong...but when you said the glasses have 7 layers of polarization...We who take our sunglasses seriously know exactly what that means and what a difference it makes in vision quality. ugh..hope that makes sense...tired.