How many of you wear glasses?! Can we talk about plus size eyewear campaigns and options? Taking issue with the “glaring absence of plus size representation in eyewear campaigns and advertising,” plus size optician, Autianna Wilson has decided to do something about it. This plus eyewear designer and business owner tapped into the power of AI to imagine a plus size eyewear campaign!
“As an optician who identifies as black, queer, and plus-size, and has a strong following in the optical industry, I have always felt compelled to express my opinions on various topics related to inclusivity and diversity.”
Autianna Wilson
Before we dive into the campaign, let us first introduce you to Autianna! Autianna Wilson, @opticalgoddess_, runs Eyewear Love Affair, a brand that specializes in both virtual and in-person eyewear styling.
Autianna is also a licensed optician and advocate for independent eyewear and is widely known as the “Optical Goddess.” She lends her expert guidance in selecting frames, shares her extensive knowledge of lenses, and boldly gives candid opinions on eyewear and fashion.
Interestingly, Autianna has been working on launching her own eyewear line and is determined to feature predominantly plus size people in her campaigns….
