Ison Sunglasses
Ison Sunglasses
For years, I wore the same pair of sunglasses — reliable, functional, and… let’s be honest, uninspired. But if you know the Miami locals lifestyle, you know the real move is having a pair for every day of the week. Enter: ISON Sunglasses — the ultimate game-changer for your outfits, energy, and vision (literally)
I first met Erick Ison, the designer and founder behind the brand, at a Miami Made networking event. The moment I saw his collection — bold, thoughtful, and made right here in Miami — I knew these weren’t just sunglasses. They were statements. I told him on the spot, “I have to photograph these on my next trip.” Not just because I needed a new pair, but because I knew his made-in-Miami designs deserved a global moment.
So when I headed to Puerto Rico, I brought two ISON pairs with me: one in Tiger Vibe, the other in Blue & Black. Not pictured: a cobalt one-piece from Pitusa that perfectly matched the blue lenses. These sunglasses changed the look completely — instantly leveling up even the simplest outfit.
These aren’t your $12 Amazon “vintage” sunglasses that break in a week. ISON shades start at just $50, offering bold style and quality without the luxury markup. They're affordable, accessible, and honestly, addictive.
Here’s the thing: when a brand just feels right, you follow your intuition. That’s what I did. I sent Erick my Puerto Rico moodboard via Pinterest stickers, and he responded with a full vision board and two perfect options. That’s not just customer service — that’s artistic alignment.
The whole trip was serendipity. I was staying at Dreamers Welcome in San Juan, in the Visionary Suite at DUNA Apartments — yes, it’s real. As the founder of Locals World, a community for creatives and travelers, and someone who literally has "visionary" in their LinkedIn bio, the whole experience was full-circle magic.
ISON Sunglasses are more than accessories — they’re made for visionaries. For creatives, wanderers, and world-shapers. They help you see the world clearly and show up in it boldly.
This Locals Closet x ISON partnership is one of those meant-to-be moments.
And now, you can be part of it too.
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📸 All photos shot by Say Less Photography Agency, a Miami-based photographer now taking bookings.
✨ Step into your light.
✨ Wear your vision.
✨ Be the visionary.
“I met Valerie at a local networking event, where she shared her passion for supporting small businesses. Since I run a local sunglasses brand, Ison Couture, she immediately expressed interest in taking a pair on an international trip to shoot content with them. Of course, I said yes without fully knowing what I was signing up for.
What followed blew me away. Not only did she create stunning Photos, but she also wrote an article about my sunglasses that nearly brought me to tears. She went above and beyond in this collaboration and truly exceeded every expectation.
Valerie’s work is phenomenal, and I’d 100% recommend her to any local brand looking for someone who genuinely cares and delivers results. Thank you a million times over.”
-Erick Ison, Founder of Ison Couture
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