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Akila opens flagship in New York and is eyeing international expansion

Independent eyewear brand Akila from Los Angeles, which focuses on handmade, limited-run eyewear has opened its first flagship in New York City. Akila has chosen New York’s Lower East Side for its debut store in the city, for the neighbourhood's “rich and diverse history with the local art and music scenes,” as it looks to establish the brand on...

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Press Release: Los Angeles brands 40s & Shorties x Akila Debut Capsule Collection

Los Angeles, CA, August: 40s & Shorties proudly announces a partnership with up-and-coming Los Angeles eyewear company, Akila, for its inaugural release of original sunglasses launching Thursday, August 6, 2020. The unique capsule offering features a unique design reflecting the L.A. backdrop of both brands while capturing a distinctive and...