On February 20, Anwuli Eyewear was named Best Emerging Brand during a ceremony held on the Main Stage, Nico Roseillier, the creator and director of the NOW by Vision Expo program, presented awards to designers and brands that exhibited exceptional creativity, innovation, and dedication to advancing eyewear design. The recipients were chosen by a panel of esteemed judges.
In May of 2024 Anwuli participated in and won The Workshop at Macy's Retail Readiness Pitch Competition securing $100,000 in undiluted funding from Macy's . Please follow these links for more information :
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/macy_the-workshop-at-macys-vendor-pitch-competition-activity-7204859208561766400-Qvkm/
https://www.macysinc.com/newsroom/news/news-details/2024/The-Workshop-at-Macys-WELCOMES-2024-class/default.aspx
Anwuli Eyewear presents its sunwear and optical line, and introduces the release of its second collection The Royal Evolution. Founded by optometrist Nwamaka Ngoddy, OD, Anwuli Eyewear aims to address the lack of size diversity in the eyewear industry, which primarily caters to European facial features. Driven by years of experience in optometry practice, Ngoddy believes that individuals have unique facial landscapes, and that everyone deserves fashionable eyewear that fits well. The latest collection, designed in collaboration with UN-TI-TLED Agency, infuses regal roots with innovation and contemporary elements. Showcasing Anwuli’s commitment to quality, frames utilize high-grade acetates known for their durability and distinctive color combinations. Additionally, the collection features titanium metal frames and offers timeless silhouettes with contemporary twists and avant-garde designs.
–Jillian Urcelay
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after noticing that several of her Black patients had trouble finding frames that fit their unique facial features. Anwuli means “joy,” and that’s exactly what you’ll feel when you’re wearing these chic premium frames named for African royalty.
The competition, held earlier this month, was hosted by Black Girl Ventures in partnership with Visa and supports Black and Brown small businesses. BGV and VIsa visited several cities virtually through their partnership, including Washington, D.C., Detroit, Chicago, and Miami....
Supporting entrepreneurs starts with funding! Shelly Omilâdé Bell, founder of Black Girl Ventures (BGV) hosted Atlanta Pull Up & Pitch competition in partnership with Visa to support Black and brown small businesses on March 15. Through this program, BGV and Visa have virtually visited a number...
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Dr. Ngoddy, a first-generation Nigerian American born and raised in Atlanta, struggled to find frames that both fit her well and made a statement. This inspired her to pioneer Anwuli Eyewear, a line she launched in 2020 with Black and African facial features in mind.
“Starting Anwuli Eyewear despite the many hurdles that came up during the global pandemic has really helped me realize my dreams of leaving a legacy for my family and the optical industry,” she says.
Dr. Ngoddy, practitioner/owner of Eye Totally Care in metro Atlanta, will be a familiar face on the NOW by Vision Expo advisory committee this month in New York City—where she and other industry pros will present the inaugural NOW awards to innovative products.
Here, she dishes on value, vision, and more.
—Kerri Ann Raimo
Her years in the Philadelphia area while attending graduate school at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Salus University, she believes, helped her individualize that style. “The Philadelphia fashion market was a lot more varied than in the South where I grew up,” said Dr. Ngoddy, who is originally from Atlanta.
