This pastNew York Fashion Week, the models onLuars spring 2025 runwayemerged wearing gigantic shield shades.

You could call Fellow Earthlings co-founders Sydney and Christopher Seggie masters of eyewear.

Theyre made in-house from what would normally be manufacturing waste, says Sydney.

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Typically, 80 percent of each slab is discarded in standard production.

One of the first styles they collaborated on was a pair of cloud-inspired shades for Sui in 2020.

Working with Raul and the Luar team is always an exciting and creative experience, says Sydney.

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Luar spring 2025

this year, they created thick shields made out of black marble acetates.

They were inspired by the punk glam movement in the late 90s, says Sydney.

A pinch-me moment arrived when Madonna wore them in the front row.

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Anna Sui spring 2022

So iconic, says Sydney.

I really feel she is the Paulette Guinet of our times.

The co-founder adds that she and Christopher continue to explore how to make their production processes more eco-friendly.

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Raul Lopez with Christopher and Sydney Seggie and their children

They hope to make that collaboration happen, and many others.

We want to be the go-to partner for designers, she says.

Your friends in eyewear!

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Photo: Courtesy of Fellow Earthlings