Luxury Without the Markup.
Designer eyewear. Dream prices. A little luxury, made more attainable.
A different kind of luxury.
Designer Daydream is an independent luxury eyewear retailer based in New York City, specializing in authentic designer sunglasses and optical frames at prices well below traditional retail.
Founded in 2014 by Gabrielle, Designer Daydream began with a simple idea: finding the perfect designer piece shouldn't have to mean paying full retail.
We bring together authentic sunglasses and optical frames from the fashion houses you love, at prices worth dreaming about.
MEET THE FOUNDER.
Hi, I'm Gabrielle, the founder of Designer Daydream.
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and fashion has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, weekends often meant searching through discount stores, off-season department stores, thrift shops, eBay, and sale racks looking for those hidden designer finds.
I loved the hunt just as much as the find itself. Over time, I became pretty good at discovering incredible pieces below retail and building a wardrobe that made me feel good without spending a fortune.
Eventually, I thought: why not give other people access to the same kinds of deals I was always searching for?
At 18 years old, I began selling designer eyewear and started building what would eventually become Designer Daydream.
I later attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, where I was able to immerse myself in the business side of the fashion industry and develop the skills I needed to grow and independently operate my own company.
More than a decade later, Designer Daydream is still built around the same thing I loved from the beginning: finding beautiful designer pieces at prices that make them actually attainable.
The designers you love. A price you'll love even more.
Over the years, we've built lasting relationships with trusted distributors, allowing us to bring you the latest and most sought-after eyewear from iconic fashion houses like Gucci, Prada, Saint Laurent, and more.
What began as a passion for designer eyewear has grown into a thriving business with a warehouse stocked with hundreds of styles, all on hand and ready to ship.
Our approach is simple: keep our markups low and our standards high. By pricing our collections as close to our wholesale costs as possible, we're able to offer exceptionally competitive prices without compromising on authenticity or quality.
Because we believe luxury should be something you can enjoy, not something you have to overpay for.
A New York daydream since 2014.
What began as a love for designer eyewear has grown into an independent business serving customers who share our appreciation for fashion, individuality, and a truly great find.
More than a decade later, our mission remains the same.
Love at First Sight.
Discover the pair you didn't know you were dreaming of.
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