(Photo courtesy of Old Mill District)
National eyewear retailer Warby Parker is officially opening its doors in Bend’s Old Mill District on Saturday, July 5.
A mission-driven retailer that specializes in affordable, accessible and stylish eyewear, Warby Parker will move into 1,800 square feet of space in the heart of the Old Mill District, directly adjacent to J.Jill at 520 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 606.
To celebrate its grand opening, Warby Parker is offering a free custom tote bag with any eyewear purchase while supplies last. Guests will be able to browse the brand’s full assortment of optical and sun eyewear, contact lenses, accessories and more. The new location will also offer affordable eye care, including comprehensive eye exams and telehealth services.
“We’re excited to welcome Warby Parker to the Old Mill District,” said Beau Eastes, Old Mill District marketing director. “Their grand opening marks a fresh addition to our retail mix and brings a new level of access to quality eyewear, thoughtful design and personalized eyecare.”
“This is a brand that does things differently,” Eastes added. “They’ve proven they can scale without compromising values, and that aligns with how we operate here.”
Warby Parker and another soon-to-be-announced tenant replace Victoria’s Secret, whose lease in the Old Mill District concluded at the end of February. The 6,300-square-foot space has been demised into two separate leasable areas.
Founded as an online retailer in 2010, Warby Parker was created with the belief that everyone deserves good vision and that prescription glasses were too expensive. It opened its first retail space in 2013, and today Warby Parker operates more than 280 stores in the United States and Canada.
Warby Parker is also known for its philanthropic efforts. For every pair of glasses or sunglasses sold, a pair is distributed to someone in need through its Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program. To date, the company has distributed more than 20 million glasses to people in need in partnership with nonprofit organizations.
In addition, Warby Parker partners with schools and government agencies through its Pupils Project, which provides free vision screenings, eye exams and glasses to schoolchildren. To date, the Pupils Project has distributed more than 227,000 pairs to students across the country, from Boston to the Bay Area.
About Warby Parker:
Warby Parker was founded in 2010 with a mission to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose and style without charging a premium for it. Headquartered in New York City, the co-founder-led lifestyle brand designs products and develops technologies that help people see, from designer-quality prescription glasses starting at $95 and contacts to eye exams and vision tests available online and in more than 280 retail stores across the United States and Canada.
Warby Parker believes in vision for all. Through its Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program, the company has worked alongside nonprofit partners to distribute more than 20 million glasses to people in need.
About the Old Mill District:
The Old Mill District is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most distinctive and dynamic mixed-use developments. Located on 270 acres that once housed one of the world’s largest sawmill operations, the district blends rich history with mountain views, river vistas and an extensive trail system. More than 55 local, regional and national retailers and businesses call the Old Mill District home.
