Charlie V: Unique Sunglasses With a "Twist"

A project in Algonac, MI by Gerard Alcini
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Charlie V Sunglasses are precision engineered with an exclusive, twist and pivot hinge design, enabling a more compact folding position
Backers: 113
Average Pledge Per Backer: $165

Funded: $18,641 of $15,000
Dates: Nov 19th -> Dec 19th (30 days)
Project By: Gerard Alcini
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Latest News

Final Hour!

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Well folks, we are now in the final hour of our Kickstarter campaign. We started prepping for it back in March with a goal of launching it in July, then August, then September...uh, October...you get the idea of how things can go. We could not have... (Read More)

Final Push This Week

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Just another reminder we are featured in BackerClub.co Final Week of Our CampaignYes, its true, all good things must come to an end and when the clock strikes 9am EST, Saturday, December 19th, our Kickstarter campaign concludes. But it's not... (Read More)

Update #3- At The Plant; Behind The Scenes and Cross Promotion

December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! Just a quick tooling update: the plant is doing another test run Tuesday with the new inserts. If all goes as planned, we should just about be ready for serial production.  My fingers are crossed the design tweeks and new inserts get us... (Read More)

Wahoo! $15K Achieved, Thanks To Our Supporters! But We're Just Getting Started!

November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE! This is a day to give thanks for our families, (hopefully) good health and friends. My team and I have an extra reason to be thankful, YOU! Reaching this goal means IT'S ON!  But please don't let up on spreading the... (Read More)

Almost to our goal- we need to keep the momentum going!

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Only into day 3 of our campaign, we are fast approaching the $15,000 goal- thanks to the early support! Achieving this target covers manufacturing costs for these fine sunglasses.  We promise to keep you informed with timely, concise updates... (Read More)

New Sunglass Brand Charlie V. Launches In Detroit

October 30th - via: remakedetroit.org
New luxury sunglass brand Charlie V. launches in Detroit, focused on "unique pivot hinge technology." (Read More)

Michigan-made Sunglasses Debut with Compact Folding Technology

October 30th - via: dbusiness.com
A new brand of sunglasses called Charlie V., set to debut next week, are engineered with a state-of-the art pivot hinge that allows for compact folding. (Read More)

Charlie V. Sunglasses Innovative New Shades Out of Metro Detroit

October 30th - via: hellyeahdetroit.com
Who doesn’t love a good pair of shades. Personally, I can barely step outside without a pair of, and spend a lot time scrambling around my place looking for them. My girlfriend is particularly fond of me hollering out “have you seen my sunglasses.” (Read More)

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