XANDER MAGAZINE - BEAUTY ISSº4 - #1

XM:What is your signature look?C&B:​ ​Our signature look, as our aesthetic and design process, is very classic, geometric andtimeless. It’s a bit funky, yetfunctional! We are all about creating a functional pair of sunglasses that aren’t only cool, butvery comfortable with an awesome fit.XM: C​an you share with us some of your greatest moments of your career?C&B:​When we migrated to New York with nothing except a dream and passion, having nomoney and without a place to live. That was the greatest time of our career! During thattime, we developed such a level of ambition and drive that we’ve never felt. We madesomething out of nothing, and today our seeds are continuing to grow. Our story is soexciting, yet so inspiring even to ourselves! Other than that, we’ve had a ton of good experiences.We are always thinking of ways to become better and what moves we should makenext!XM: How would you descibe your style of eyewear? Consider anything and everything fromcolor to historical eras and more.C&B:​Most definitely a vintage feel with a futuristic twist! We do use a lot of black andbold colors. We design a lot of combination frames where metal, acetate and rubber coatedtreatment are all in one. It adds texture and excitement to the eye! It takes a certain type ofpersonality to wear our glasses, but it’s not only about fashion, it’s about the functionality.XM: Is there an inspirational quote that sums up your work?C&B:​A quote that sums up our work is, “The eyewear is the outfit and the outfit is theaccessory.” We believe that our glasses are the outfit. It is a bold statement, and you don’thave to be fashionable to wear them, because they make you fashionable. Also, with ourwork ethic, we would tell people to not only work hard, but also work smart and strategic.Step forward and go for your dreams, be an over achiever. Do whatever makes you happy,because tomorrow is not promised to any of us!XM: How has eyewear design changed other aspects of your life?C&B:​Eyewear design has changed our lives tremendously, even wearing sunglasses gave usa level of confidence that we’ve never had. Seeing sketches become reality, along with thefirst prototypes are completely mind boggling. Who doesn’t want to see their ideas come tolife? There are people all over the world who desire to purchase, wear and cherish somethingthat we’ve created. Just thinking on it, is simply spectacular!Stay UpdatedInstagram: @cocoandbreezyFacebook: /cocoandbreezyOfficial Website: www.cocoandbreezy.comXANDERMAG| 187