SOLO Eyewear - www.soloeyewear.com

SOLO Eyewear is a unique line of hybrid bamboo sunglasses where each pair purchased help funds a pair of reading glasses and a cataract surgery for someone in need. The concept for SOLO Eyewear was developed in a classroom at San Diego State University. Jenny was enrolled in the MBA Program. While completing an International Entrepreneurship course, she was given the option to read Paul Polak’s Out of Poverty. While reading the book, she discovered there was a great need for eye care around the world and decided to research the issue further. Jenny, who has poor vision, encountered two startling statistics: approximately 1 billion people do not have access to eye care and nearly 80% of the world’s blindness is preventable. (World Health Organization) These statistics were a call to action… the idea for SOLO Eyewear was born. It wasn’t until meeting Craig and Dana at the Entrepreneurship Center on campus that the idea became a reality. Craig and Jenny hit the ground running, meeting with local entrepreneurs and advisers while Dana put her design skills to work developing all of the amazing graphics and website. Since launching in 2011, SOLO Eyewear has restored vision for 3,000 people in need across the world.

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The most timeless piece in the SOLO collection, T-Woods offer a classic look of elegance with a laid-back demeanor. From the beaches of So Cal to the shores of South Hampton, these glasses are a must have for anyone in search of a good look with a touch of history’s elite. Kennedy… Sinatra… Rockefeller… Go ahead and be the next to add your name to the list.

- Handcrafted Sunglasses using Recycled Bamboo

- Tortoise Shell Acetate Frames

- CR-39 lenses with Full UVA/UVB Protection

- Dark Bamboo Temples with Engraving

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Let us paint a picture of a world where gratitude fills our hearts, creativity floods our streets and happiness engulfs our everyday existence. SOLO Eyewear challenged San Diego's RAW Artists to capture such a world on the arms of our bamboo sunnies, and the outcome was nothing short of incredible.

- Designed by RAW artist Robert Piper

-Opaque Golden Yellow Acetate Frames

- CR-39 lenses with full UVA/UVB protection

- Dark Bamboo Arms with SOLO engraved on the outer arms and Vision to Give engraved on the inner right arm

“I wanted to capture the raw and contemporary splash of street art culture and style. Street art in general is all about citizens within a community reaching out visually and connecting to a community. often times the goal is to spread awareness, promote unity, social commentary, or stand up for a cause. As a result I thought that the SOLO message should be spread through the streets via my shades to represent the SOLO cause!”

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Let us paint a picture of a world where gratitude fills our hearts, creativity floods our streets and happiness engulfs our everyday existence. SOLO Eyewear challenged San Diego's RAW Artists to capture such a world on the arms of our bamboo sunnies, and the outcome was nothing short of incredible.

- Designed by RAW artist Nicole Aponte

- Opaque Golden Yellow Acetate Frames

- CR-39 lenses with full UVA/UVB protection

- Dark Bamboo Arms with SOLO engraved on the outer arms and Vision to Give engraved on the inner right arm

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Let us paint a picture of a world where gratitude fills our hearts, creativity floods our streets and happiness engulfs our everyday existence. SOLO Eyewear challenged San Diego's RAW Artists to capture such a world on the arms of our bamboo sunnies, and the outcome was nothing short of incredible.

- Designed by RAW artist Natalie Martinez

- Dark grey metal frame

- CR-39 lenses with full UVA/UVB protection

- Dark Bamboo Arms with SOLO engraved on the outer arms and Vision to Give engraved on the inner right arm

“My inspiration was to have a fun beachy vibe on one pair and more masculine for other pair. The mermaids have one "sweet" mermaid and the other a little more "spicy". The goal was to have something artistic yet still wearable and hopefully that comes across.”

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Let us paint a picture of a world where gratitude fills our hearts, creativity floods our streets and happiness engulfs our everyday existence. SOLO Eyewear challenged San Diego's RAW Artists to capture such a world on the arms of our bamboo sunnies, and the outcome was nothing short of incredible.

- Designed by RAW artist MD Fererra

- Darm brown metal frames

- CR-39 lenses with full UVA/UVB protection

- Cherry Red Bamboo Arms with SOLO engraved on the outer arms and Vision to Give engraved on the inner right arm

"To me, SOLO's mission is all about hope which gives strength to be free....thats what made me create fists of freedom and free flyin birds (like my tattoo) on one pair and the other, the process of being free...caterpillar into a butterfly and and the wings that give the ability to fly!"

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Kick the tires and light the fires! Maverick is on the loose. These bold shades are guaranteed to add an adrenaline rush to your every day routine!

- Handcrafted Sunglasses using Recycled Bamboo

- Dark Brown Metal Frames

- CR-39 lenses with Full UVA/UVB Protection

- Cherry Red Bamboo Temples with Engraving

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Let us paint a picture of a world where gratitude fills our hearts, creativity floods our streets and happiness engulfs our everyday existence. SOLO Eyewear challenged San Diego's RAW Artists to capture such a world on the arms of our bamboo sunnies, and the outcome was nothing short of incredible.

- Hand painted by RAW artist Kari Powell

- Transparent Cobalt Blue Acetate Frames

- CR-39 lenses with full UVA/UVB protection

- Dark Bamboo Arms with SOLO engraved on the outer arms and Vision to Give engraved on the inner right arm

“Be the first to own a pair from my exclusive line and you can help someone in the process! Each pair is hand painted, sealed, and signed by me. Other side matches painted side.”

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Let us paint a picture of a world where gratitude fills our hearts, creativity floods our streets and happiness engulfs our everyday existence. SOLO Eyewear challenged San Diego's RAW Artists to capture such a world on the arms of our bamboo sunnies, and the outcome was nothing short of incredible.

- Hand painted by RAW artist John Guiney

- Black Acetate Frames

- CR-39 lenses with full UVA/UVB protection

- Dark Bamboo Arms with SOLO engraved on the outer arms and Vision to Give engraved on the inner right arm

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Let us paint a picture of a world where gratitude fills our hearts, creativity floods our streets and happiness engulfs our everyday existence. SOLO Eyewear challenged San Diego's RAW Artists to capture such a world on the arms of our bamboo sunnies, and the outcome was nothing short of incredible.

- Custom designed by RAW artist Jason Acton

- Transparent Cobalt Blue Acetate Frames

- CR-39 lenses with full UVA/UVB protection

- Dark Bamboo Arms with SOLO engraved on the outer arms and Vision to Give engraved on the inner right arm

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Honeywood-ya mind teaching us how to be as suave and stunning as you?! Get ready, you'll be hearing that question a lot while wearing these stellar shades! 

- Handcrafted Sunglasses using Recycled Bamboo

- Opaque Golden Yellow Acetate Frames

- CR-39 Lenses with Full UVA/UVB Protection

- Dark Bamboo Temples with Engraving

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 Whether traveling in a pack or flying SOLO, the Goose will have you turning heads everywhere you go! 

- Dark grey metal frame - CR-39 lenses which provide full UVA/UVB protection - Light wood bamboo arms with SOLO engraved on the outer arms and Vision to Give engraved on the inner right arm

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Specifically designed for those who like to turn heads and change lives, Blackwoods have been known to attract autograph requests and leave trails of paparazzi. With swagger on another level, the sleek black frame with bamboo accents allows for the perfect combination of Spring Break and Fashion Week.

- Handcrafted Sunglasses using Recycled Bamboo 

- Black Acetate Frames

- CR-39 Lenses with Full UVA/UVB Protection

- Dark Bamboo Temples with Engraving

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With no blues but the frames, every day has the potential for greatness! Chase the clouds away with these sunnies and look amazing in the process. Bamblues are only for the bold at heart with a passion for giving back and the confidence to handle constant attention from awestruck onlookers.

- Handcrafted Sunglasses using Recycled Bamboo 

- Transparent Cobalt Blue Acetate Frames

- CR-39 lenses with Full UVA/UVB Protection

- Dark Bamboo Temples with Engraving

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SOLO Motto!

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SOLO's at the photo shoot.

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SOLO's in action!