Fashion Q&A: ANTHONY DISPOTI, Co-Founder of ACTIVIST Eyewear

The Date: Wednesday, 12/14/2K11
The Locale: TINA CATHERINE Optical Store, New York City

RG: What makes ACTIVIST Eyewear unique compared to the competition that's out there?

AD: That's a great question! Well, the whole reason behind starting the brand was that we wanted eyewear that sort of melded the two worlds of style and performance together. What you'll see throughout the collection are a lot of classic eye shapes, but with our high-tech innovation, the SPLIT-FIT temple. The idea for that is that the extra surface area gets more contact points to the side of the head. It's a better grip, so it's in place and it's not going to fall off your face. The other thing is that it makes it a lot more comfortable because it distributes the weight more evenly along the side of the head, so you don't get those pressure points that occasionally leads to a headache.

RG: What's the price range of your eyewear?

AD: $450

RG: Where is your compnay based at?

AD: We're based in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn, New York.

RG: Any notable individuals that have worn ACTIVIST Eyewear?

AD: Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, Dion Phaneuf, defenseman and current captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. (NHL)

*In 2012, Grammy-nominated recording artist B.o.B. and hip-hop recording artist/actor Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) have both jumped on board the ACTIVIST Eyewear bandwagon as well!

http://www.activisteyewear.com/