Coco and Breezy

What Coco and Breezy does

Coco and Breezy is a privately held, New York-based designer eyewear company founded in 2009 by twin sisters Corianna (Coco) Dotson and Brianna (Breezy) Dotson. The company designs and sells handcrafted sunglasses and optical frames across multiple themed sub-collections — including the core Sunglasses and Eyeglasses lines, the Bestie Collection (inspired by duos such as Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel), the PRISM Collection, and the Readers Collection — alongside licensed eyewear, kids' collaborations (Planet CB with Zenni, PEACE with Teva), and branded merchandise. Frames retail at $79-$325, incorporate licensed lens technologies such as Crizal Prevencia blue-light blocking and Crizal Sapphire coatings, and are offered in a range of shapes (aviator, cat-eye, round, square, rectangle) in unisex designs.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce on a Shopify-powered storefront with wholesale distribution through more than 600 retail stores nationwide and a licensing agreement with Europa Eyewear that places the collection inside an independent optical distribution network. Revenue is generated through one-time frame sales, prescription lens upgrades, branded merchandise, and licensing royalties; the company accepts HSA/FSA payments and offers insurance reimbursement receipts. Customer segments center on style-conscious consumers seeking designer eyewear that combines fashion with blue-light and UV protection, supplemented by a children's segment served through the Zenni partnership with proceeds supporting the Child Mind Institute's Healthy Brain Network. The company is bootstrapped (1-10 employees, no disclosed institutional capital beyond a single 2020 event with The Talent x Opportunity) and markets itself through Instagram, email, and a dedicated community platform.

Name

Coco and Breezy

Legal name

Coco and Breezy LLC

Website

https://cocoandbreezy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coco and Breezy is a New York-based, Black-owned designer eyewear brand founded in 2009 by twin sisters that sells handcrafted sunglasses and optical frames ($79-$325) direct-to-consumer, through 600+ U.S. retail stores, and via a licensing deal with Europa Eyewear.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Designer Eyewear

NAICS

Optical Goods Retailers (45613), Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers (458)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury & Designer Eyewear (CRAAAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sunglasses & Luxury Eyewear (CRAKAEAE), Sunglasses (Non-Prescription) (CRAAAKAB), Luxury Accessories Retail (Leather Goods, Sunglasses, SLG) (CRAKAGAE)

Keywords

• Designer eyewear
• Optical frames
• Prescription sunglasses
• Blue light glasses
• Handcrafted sunglasses

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Eyewear Product Sales: Direct sales of handcrafted designer sunglasses and optical frames through owned e-commerce website and retail partners. Includes prescription lens options and blue light protection coatings. Revenue from frame sales at price points ranging from $79 to $325.
2. Licensing Royalties: Licensing agreement with Europa Eyewear grants the partner rights to manufacture and distribute Coco and Breezy eyewear through their independent optical distribution network. This provides recurring licensing revenue while expanding retail reach.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including Bestie Scarf, phone charms, tote bags, hoodies, and mugs featuring brand artwork and messaging.
4. Prescription Lens Services: Offering multiple lens options including Premium Standard Plastic, Impact Resistant Polycarbonate, Super Thin 1.67 Hi Index, and Ultra Thin 1.74 Hi Index lenses with various coatings like Crizal Prevencia and Crizal Sapphire.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Coco and Breezy designs, manufactures, and sells handcrafted designer sunglasses and optical frames, including prescription eyeglasses, blue light glasses, and readers. The brand offers a portfolio of named sub-collections (Bestie, PRISM, Readers) and ships direct-to-consumer via its Shopify-powered e-commerce site and through 600+ retail partners nationwide. Branded merchandise such as scarves, hoodies, tote bags, and mugs is also sold under the CB MERCH line.

Product overview

Coco and Breezy Eyewear is a handcrafted designer eyewear brand established in 2009 by twin sisters Coco and Breezy Dotson. The company offers a unified portfolio of luxury sunglasses and optical frames across multiple sub-collections including the core Sunglasses and Eyeglasses lines, the Bestie Collection (inspired by Graca Machel and Nelson Mandela), the PRISM Collection, Readers Collection, and licensed eyewear distributed through Europa Eyewear. The company also collaborates with Zenni on kids' eyewear (Planet CB) and with Teva on kids' sunglasses. Additionally, the brand sells merchandise including scarves, phone charms, tote bags, hoodies, and mugs through its CB MERCH line. All eyewear is designed with intentionality, features names honoring community and values, and is offered in unisex styles crafted to elevate individual essence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Handcrafted Designer Sunglasses

Quantifiable outcome

• Available in 600+ stores nationwide through retail distribution

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Europa EyewearcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoco & Breezy Eyewear entered a licensing agreement with Europa Eyewear that places its collection within Europa's independent optical distribution network. This gives the brand access to specialty eyewear retail channels. The deal follows previous distribution through ESE International and reflects a common scaling pattern where independent brands leverage licensing partners for manufacturing, logistics, and retail relationships they cannot efficiently build independently.
• ZennicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Zenni to create Planet CB by Coco and Breezy x Zenni, an accessible children's eyewear collection. The goal was to support youth mental health by donating a portion of proceeds to the Child Mind Institute's Healthy Brain Network. Collection focuses on encouraging individuality, positivity, and self-expression in children.
• Child Mind InstituteminorOthersNonprofit recipient of donations from Planet CB collection purchases. Funds help ensure that youth of Black communities have greater access to mental health services and resources through the Healthy Brain Network.
• TevaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Teva on the PEACE kids sunglasses collection (PEACE 101 and PEACE 102), combining both brands for a limited edition children's eyewear line.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering the online store. Handles all credit card purchases and store functionality.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Persol: Iconic luxury eyewear brand also owned by EssilorLuxottica. Operates in the same premium sunglasses and optical frames category with broader global distribution.
• Ray-Ban (EssilorLuxottica): Mass-market and luxury sunglasses giant under EssilorLuxottica. Sets the competitive bar in US optical/sunglasses retail that Coco and Breezy faces through their 600+ store footprint.
• Oliver Peoples (EssilorLuxottica): Luxury designer eyewear brand within EssilorLuxottica's portfolio. Comparable in premium optical/frames retail positioning and selective distribution strategy.

Direct peers

• RetroSuperFuture: Italy-based independent designer sunglasses brand with global premium optical retail distribution. Comparable as an indie designer brand expanding through selective retail doors.
• Warby Parker: Leading DTC eyewear brand selling prescription glasses and sunglasses through owned e-commerce and physical retail. Direct competitor in the US DTC/optical retail channel with overlapping demographic.
• Zenni Optical: Mass-market online eyewear retailer also partnering with Coco and Breezy on the Planet CB kids line. Directly comparable in optical product, e-commerce GTM, and accessible price positioning.
• Eyebobs: Independent designer eyewear and sunglasses brand with a quirky, fashion-forward positioning and DTC-first model. Closely analogous in scale, brand-led storytelling, and unisex designer frames.
• Karen Walker Eyewear: Independent designer eyewear label with strong DTC and boutique distribution, fashion-led collections, and optical/sun offerings in similar premium price tiers.
• Linda Farrow: Luxury designer eyewear brand known for collaboration collections and high-end fashion positioning. Comparable in collaborative product model and luxury sunglasses category.

Others

• Europa Eyewear: Coco and Breezy's licensing partner, distributing eyewear through an independent optical network. Adjacent as an enabler of Coco and Breezy's specialty retail reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cocoandbreezyeyewear
• Xx.com/cocoandbreezy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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