Pair Goes Global
The History of Pair
As we celebrate this milestone, let's look back at Pair's biggest moments so far!
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2013
Our founders, Sophia & Nathan, meet at Stanford University.
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2017
Nathan & Sophia dream up Pair as a way to personalize the world of eyewear.
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2019
Pair Eyewear officially goes into business.
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2019
We release our very first limited-edition collection.
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2019
We launch 100% UVA & UVB-blocking, polarized Sun Tops.
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2020
Our first Halloween Collection debuts.
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2021
We create our first-ever adult Base Frames.
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2021
We open our first production facility and lens lab in Irvine, CA.
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2023
We drop our first Premium Collection featuring elevated elements.
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2024
We partner with America's Best® to bring our frames in-store around the U.S.!
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2024
We launch the STAR WARS™️ Collection to bring you Tops that are out of this world.
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2024
The Pair Fam grows as we expand to the United Kingdom and Australia!
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