

Jessica Glasscock
Fashion historian and lecturer at the Parsons School of Design
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Jul 18, 2024 • 55min
597. Why Do Your Eyeglasses Cost $1,000?
Co-founders of Warby Parker and a fashion historian discuss the eyewear industry, EssilorLuxottica's market dominance, Ray-Ban's luxury status, and antitrust concerns. Explore high prices, historical evolution, monopolies, and Warby Parker's disruption. Government intervention, new challengers like Warby Parker, and strategies for affordable eyeglasses are also discussed.