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OFF-WHITE




          EYEWEAR:





          REDEFINING STYLE


          WITH VISION





















          OFF-WHITE, the streetwear giant, has
          carved a niche in the fashion industry with a
          unique blend of urban style and high fashion,
          and its eyewear collection is no exception.
          Launched by visionary designer Virgil Abloh        Off-White's unmistakable use of graphic elements
          in 2012, Off-White quickly gained traction         like the famous diagonal stripes and signature
          for its innovative designs, redefining luxury      quotation marks, blending art and utility in a way
          through a street-smart lens. Abloh, who            that's uniquely Off-White.
          brought his architectural sensibility and pop
          culture insight to Off-White, established             Primary reason for Off-White's global eyewear
          the brand as a symbol of modern, inclusive         success is its daring approach to design. Abloh
          luxury. The eyewear line, with its bold            transformed eyewear from a mere accessory into a
          aesthetics, has become a vital part of Off-        statement piece, prompting other fashion houses
          White's success story globally.                    to rethink. In India, Off-White’s eyewear found
                                                             a robust market among trend-conscious youth,
          THE RISE OF OFF-WHITE EYEWEAR:                     drawn by its brand story, innovative designs, and
          STYLE MEETS STREET CRED                            celebrity endorsement.

             Off-White eyewear appeals to a generation       BEST-SELLING OFF-WHITE
          that values both style and individuality.          EYEWEAR MODELS
          The designs reflect the brand's ethos of
          "questioning the conventional" with non-              Models of Off-White eyewear have gained
          traditional shapes, signature branding, and        iconic status worldwide and have a particularly
          a play on familiar silhouettes. Each frame         strong following in India. The Virgil and Clip-on, for
          is meticulously crafted, balancing sleek           instance, are celebrated for their bold geometric
          sophistication with a streetwear edge that         shapes and oversized designs that elevate any
          resonates with today’s fashion-savvy audience.     look. The Virgil model, named after the brand’s late
          The eyewear line captures attention with           founder, showcases angular lines and a futuristic


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