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DESCRIPTION
ACETATE + WOOD = WORK OF ART Based out of New Orleans, ROOT is a company that believes in finding eco-friendly ways to keep people looking cool, and to never harm our planet. Our sunglasses are made from some of the finest woods, such as Ebony, Mahogany, and Maple. Our Uptown collection is a new take on a classic style. Available in our luxurious black, or red mahogany, no two pairs of Uptown models look the same. The varied wood gradients give each pair a different look and feelTRANSCRIPT
Root - a unique design of eco friendly fashion.
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Root Co-FounderGianni
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Unique design with an eco friendly message
ROOT is different kind of company. We’re dedicated to creating affordable, fashion forward, and sustainable watches, sunglasses and accessories for those who care. Each one of our breathtaking, handcrafted products is created to last, and at little cost to the earth.
We’ve spent years perfecting a series of watches that will stun, and sunglasses that will turn heads. Root is devoted to constantly creating exclusive, one of a kind products - we never compromise our quality.
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WOOD COLLECTIONOur wood eyewear collection is handcrafted from sustainably sourced wood making them environmentally friendly. The varied wood gradients give each pair a different look and feel; no two pairs of wood sunglasses look the same. Each pair of sunglasses comes with an official Root pouch.
The wood collection comes equipped with Triacetate Cellulose (TAC) Polarized Lenses; which feature a new lens technology formulated for superior visual and polarization clarity. They are hard coated to resist scratching, lightweight and highly impact resistant.
Handcrafted from the finest woods available including Walnut, Mahogany, Zebra, Oak, Bamboo, Cherry and Rosewood. Each pair is hand polished and coated with a waterproof protective layer.
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WOOD COLLECTIONLIGHTWEIGHT + WATERPROOF
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UPTOWNThe Uptown is our unisex interpretation of a classic popular style from the 60’s. Our wood eyewear collection is handcrafted from sustainably sourced wood making them environmentally friendly. The varied wood gradients give each pair a different look and feel; no two pairs of wood sunglasses look the same. Each pair of sunglasses comes with an official Root pouch.
The wood collection comes equipped with Triacetate Cellulose (TAC) Polarized Lenses; which feature a new lens technology formulated for superior visual and polarization clarity. They are hand polished and coated with a waterproof protective layer.
We are dedicated to creating fashion forward and sustainable products for the environmentally friendly. A portion of each sale goes to non-profit charities in the New Orleans area.
ROOT – A unique design of eco friendly fashion.
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UPTOWN
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ECO COLLECTIONRoot uses Italian Cellulose Acetate; a vegetal polymer made from cotton linters and wood pulp. The result is a pair of sunglasses with a look that’s a work of art in itself.
Root is the most innovative and diverse outerwear designer, and environmental champion. The eco eyewear collection is 100% renewable, biodegradable and hypoallergenic. Each pair of sunglasses comes with an official Root pouch.
We are dedicated to creating fashion forward and sustainable products for the environmentally friendly. A portion of each sale goes to non-profit charities in the New Orleans area.
ROOT – A unique design of eco friendly fashion.
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ECO COLLECTION
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HANDCRAFTED WATCHES
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BAMBOO WATCHBAMBOO + LEATHER
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STEEL + WOOD
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SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/iwantrootInstagram.com/iwantrootTwitter.com/iwantroot
CONTACT US:[email protected]
SHOP ONLINEwww.iwantroot.com
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