Glassy Sunhaters was started in Southern California in 2011 by brothers Vince and professional skateboarder Mike Mo Capaldi. They wanted sunglasses that looked good without carrying a luxury price tag, and the first pairs were sold from home. The idea emerged from skateboarding rather than traditional eyewear retail.
As the business expanded into Glassy Eyewear, it kept the family-run spirit and broadened its range beyond ordinary sunglasses. For skaters, shades are an everyday accessory tied to outdoor sessions, travel and street style. Glassy's story shows how a practical product can grow from a crew's needs into a recognizable visual signature of its own.
