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From The Desk Of The Kellys: Warby Parker Glasses

Whenever Jeff Kelly takes a break from piloting Seattle’s Green Pajamas on their world tour of uncharted psych/pop waters, he likes to collaborate vocally with a woman. Until now that person has been GPJ alternate lead singer Laura Weller in a partnership called Goblin Market. Kelly didn’t have to venture far from the home fires for his most recent female vocal foil. With his wife Susanne as an equal partner, the pair has come up with By Reckless Moonlight (Green Monkey), a little gem that visits places no Jeff Kelly LP has been before. Susanne may insist she’s not really a singer, but her voice knows just the right moves to counterbalance Jeff’s ethereal sound from a previous lifetime. The Kellys will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our recent feature on them.

Glasses

Susanne: I love Warby Parker. This very cool company sells glasses online (and in three bricks-and-mortar locations) for $95! That covers everything: lenses, frames and shipping. They believe that “shopping for glasses should be fun, easy and not ridiculously expensive.” They have in-house designers, creative collaborations, a culture that values employees, maintains carbon neutrality and practices giving back. What more could you ask for? For every pair sold, they donate to nonprofits that train people to give basic eye exams and dispense affordable glasses in communities worldwide. The name Warby Parker is a hybrid taken from two of Jack Kerouac’s characters. I love that! This from the website: “Warby Parker was founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective: to offer designer eyewear at a revolutionary price, while leading the way for socially conscious businesses.”

Video after the jump.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn2kiySyTzY