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[BONUS EPISODE] Eyewear That Fits Your Face and Your Culture: Tribal Eyes' Inspiring Story with Dr. Ona Utuama

Nov 26, 2024
In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Ona Utuama, founder and creative director of Tribal Eyes, shares her journey from family medicine to fashion. She highlights the challenges of finding stylish eyewear for diverse facial features and cultural identities. Dr. Ona explains how her brand revolutionizes eyewear by marrying cultural designs with a perfect fit. Tune in for valuable tips on selecting the right glasses and learn about Tribal Eyes' exciting future plans, including a special holiday sale celebrating their growth!
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Quick takeaways

  • Dr. Ona Utuama founded Tribal Eyes to address the lack of well-fitting and stylish eyewear for diverse facial features.
  • The brand uniquely combines cultural motifs with eyewear design, allowing customers to express their identity while ensuring a proper fit.

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The Birth of Tribal Eyes

Tribal Eyes was created to address a significant gap in the eyewear market, specifically for individuals with diverse facial features. The founder, Dr. Ana Utuama, realized the difficulty she faced in finding glasses that fit well, especially for wider nasal bridges and high cheekbones, sparking the idea for a unique brand. She discovered that many eyewear manufacturers predominantly catered to standard designs, neglecting the diversity in facial structures. This realization led her to combine her medical knowledge with her passion for fashion, ultimately launching an eyewear line that embraces cultural patterns and caters to a broader audience.

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