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FASHION REPORT: 95 EYE WEAR

Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans wore a 9Five eyewear at the ESPY Awards Night!

They say “the eyes are the window to our soul”. Our eyes enable us to see the beauty of nature and the physical world – so why not protect our eyes with a great pair of sunglasses?

There are ton of sunglasses brands out there, but if you want to get in to the flyest shades out there in the market, you better check out Mike Metcalf‘s 9Five Eyewear. Before 9Five Eyewear was born, Mike Metcalf had a store called AMFM in Chula Vista, CA. However due to the recession, the store didn’t survive. Although it was a tragic that AMFM went under, it motivated Metcalf to build his hot sunglasses line.

This a San Diego-based company is inspired by skateboarding and hip hop. Metcalf, himself is a skater and so are the 9Fiver guys. The company’s collections revive vintage designs and at the same time, combine these concepts with contemporary aspects. It’s a motivation for skateboarding and hip hop is something that keeps eyewear fanatics in the skateboard and hip hop communities starving for more.

Lil' Wayne loves a 9Five Eyewear!

9Five Eyewear is only made from premium handmade acetate, and with a top-of-the-range CR-39 lens set. Their collections are extremely stylish and you can even buy them at affordable prices. Other than eyewear, they also offer head wear products like caps and beanies. Where else can you get an eyewear and accessories that’s stylish, top-of-the-range and affordable?

Since 2009, the company has embarked on major moves by sponsoring various hip hop culture events and skateboarding competitions. These sponsorships have made the company quite busy. Among these events is the Grind Time MC Battles, which happens to be “the world’s largest rap battle league”.

But 9Five has not only captured hip hop and skateboarding community. They have have also been loved by a famous sports personalities . Athletes like Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans love the brand. He even wore 9Five Primos when he accepted “hi award” at the ESPY Awards Night. On the other side of the spectrum skateboarding legend, Erik Ellington went to the Agenda Show, wearing our blue Gradient Butters with the Clear Lens. Aside from making a name in skateboarding, Ellington is also a shot caller/founder of Baker Boys Distribution (Home of Deathwish Skateboards, Brigada Eyewear and Shake Junt). Other personalities who have loved wearing 9Five Eyewear are Lil’ Wayne and the Miller girls.

Miller girls look so hot with their 9Five Eyewear!

Now are you ready to check out 9Five Eyewear for yourself? If so, visit their website at 9fivesite.com for the latest styles. You can also check them out at retail stores all across the country, so keep an eye out for 9Five. Also 9Five Eyewear is available on online retailers like armaloop, 5andadime, thegiantpeach, okskate.com, shopoverload.com, undergroundhiphop.com, swell.com and drjays.com.

If you don’t have your 9Five Eyewear yet, you better get yours now!