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2 unusual facts about Warby Parker


Warby Parker

The name “Warby Parker” derives from two characters that appear in a journal by the Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac.

Rather than donate glasses using a more traditional “one-for-one” model (e.g. Tom's Shoes) Warby Parker funds the production of a pair of eyeglasses for non-profit organization VisionSpring, which VisionSpring in turn sells either directly to consumers or companies.



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