“ Ugly ” holiday sweaters from Tipsy Elves by Nicklaus
Morton ’ 05 and Evan Mendelsohn ’ 06 have made spirits bright for several years after an appearance on Shark
Tank in 2013 and their deal with Robert
Herjavec — now they ’ re bringing tacky style year-round with onesies and t-shirts for any occasion .
→ tipsyelves . com
Brand Aw
Dan Gershon ’ 04 also swam with the sharks s , partnering ng with
Daymond John on Sunstaches , novelty eyewear often paired with a classy moustache . In addition to novelty eyewear , during the pandemic they have added face shields for kids with a fun twist . → sunstaches . com
Consciousness is key for Los Angeles-based NeoClassics , the brand Richard Bao ’ 06 established to celebrate individuality via subtle , hand-drawn designs that highlight a minimalistic , metaphysical mindset . Namaste . → neoclassics . org
Or course , if you want a pair of everyday shades without the yuks , check out San Diego specs Knockaround by Adam “ Ace ” Moyer , MFA ’ 08 , who ’ s been in the biz since 2005 , back when he was a grad student in art . Check out their 15 years of styles or even create your own . → knockaround . com
Seager by Elliott Shaw ’ 16 aims for the essence of all things “ West ”— meaning equal parts cowboys and Cali surf culture . A self-described “ grit company ,” their throwback feel relishes the outdoors and independent roots . → seagerco . com
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