Sunglasses are an essential item in every traveler’s suitcase. Not only do they protect your eyes from the sun; they also make any outfit look super stylish and come in very handy when you’ve just stepped off a long-haul flight! So why not buy yourself some shades with soul?
When you purchase a pair of these gorgeous Wild Soul sunglasses, you also get to help out a good cause. The philanthropic label will donate a portion of each sale to a charity of your choice, helping you to ‘fulfil your soul’ in the process! We love brands that give a little back, and with these shades you get to embrace your wild side!
Each pair of sunglasses takes the name of an untamed wild animal, (the Lion, the Owl, the Elephant, and the Rhino) and is meticulously crafted after the intricate features of that particular animal. Wild Soul’s shades are available in various rich and earthy colors using quality materials, and when we saw the collection, we instantly fell in love!
There are numerous different causes you can choose to support in 3 key areas of health, environment and society. These include children’s vision, cancer or mental health; homes, education or thirst; and earth, forests or animals. They are all great charities and you might have a hard time selecting just one- it just depends which one speaks out to your most.
“We decided the best way to succeed was to allow the customer to choose where their money will go” said the brand’s creators.
Here at Fashion’s On Vacation we also really admire the brand’s back story, which shows that persistence, determination and passion for a cause pays off.
Marc Battipaglia and Andres S Beker created Wild Soul Sunglasses in November 2012 after meeting in college and instantly becoming friends. They both shared a passion for design as well as charity and giving back, but it hasn’t been an easy road to get their vision off the ground.
Manufacturers backing out, website designers who could not accurately portray their vision, delayed and lost shipments, all the while balancing work and law school, were just some of the obstacles they faced. But they didn’t let these hurdles stop their vision to fuse fashion & philanthropy!
“Wild Soul was created on the premise that there are causes greater than our own that can and must be supported. We are dedicated to giving supporters of Wild Soul a platform to help the causes that are close to their heart.“
Today they receive orders from all over the world, proving there is indeed a little Wild to everyone’s Soul.
Wild Soul is currently available at Young Republic. Which is your favourite pair?
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