{"id":102079,"date":"2025-05-07T08:23:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T08:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=102079"},"modified":"2025-05-08T12:15:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T12:15:06","slug":"sip-shade-slay-arizona-and-thierry-lasry-drop-luxe-99-sunnies","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/sip-shade-slay-arizona-and-thierry-lasry-drop-luxe-99-sunnies\/","title":{"rendered":"Sip, Shade, Slay: AriZona & Thierry Lasry Drop Luxe $99 Sunnies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AriZona and Thierry Lasry collab launch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In one of the most delightfully unexpected mashups of the season, AriZona Iced Tea and luxury eyewear designer Thierry Lasry have dropped a sunglasses collab that somehow fuses neon nostalgia, Parisian polish, and Y2K shield energy \u2014 with a $99 price tag that makes them even sweeter than a Mucho Mango on a hot day.<\/p>\n

Launching with a three-day pop-up in SoHo, the AriZona x Thierry Lasry collection is a playful collision of iconic Americana and fashion-world edge. The bold wraparound shades come in nine matte, futuristic colorways, each nodding to AriZona\u2019s most beloved cans \u2014 think green tea mint, raspberry red, and that unmistakable cherry blossom pink. And yes, they\u2019re crafted in Italy.<\/p>\n

But this isn\u2019t just eyewear. It\u2019s an event.<\/p>\n

The immersive pop-up at 216 Lafayette Street transformed into a two-level playground of cool: downstairs, shoppers got first dibs on the limited-edition sunnies and exclusive merch; upstairs, a secret speakeasy introduced AriZona\u2019s newest ventures \u2014 Cold Brew Coffee and AriZona Hard (yes, it\u2019s vodka-spiked iced tea). The Cold Brew flowed freely, while guests 21+ sipped the spiked stuff behind velvet ropes.<\/p>\n

Fans \u2014 many of them AriZona die-hards lovingly referred to as \u201cZonies\u201d \u2014 lined up for blocks. Some trekked in from Philly, others from as far as Boston. But the real star of the weekend? Don Vultaggio himself. The AriZona founder made a surprise appearance, greeting fans and handing out giant plush pillows shaped like the brand\u2019s legendary 99\u00a2 cans. It was giving\u2026cult icon energy.<\/p>\n

As for the eyewear? It\u2019s a chic departure for Lasry, known for his handcrafted acetate designs and sleek silhouettes worn by the fashion set. \u201cWe wanted to create something that still felt like us \u2014 playful, bold, and fashion-forward \u2014 but also made room for a wider audience,\u201d he says. \u201cThis was about reaching new people without losing the DNA.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wesley Vultaggio, AriZona\u2019s Chief Creative Officer (and son of Don), had been wearing Thierry Lasry\u2019s frames for years and brought the idea of a collab directly to the designer. \u201cIt just felt like a natural fit,\u201d he says. \u201cWe\u2019re both obsessed with detail, color, and doing things our own way. This was about making something iconic\u2014and having fun while doing it.\u201d<\/p>\n

And iconic it is. At $99, it\u2019s also shockingly accessible for a Thierry Lasry drop. But don\u2019t expect them to stay in stock for long. The collection is now available online<\/a> and at select stores, including Dover Street Market in New York and LA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42712,"featured_media":102080,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[6939,17,16,2717],"yoast_head":"\nAriZona & Thierry Lasry Drop Luxe $99 Sunnies<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The cult iced tea brand teams up with the French eyewear king for a deliciously unexpected (and delightfully affordable) collaboration.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/sip-shade-slay-arizona-and-thierry-lasry-drop-luxe-99-sunnies\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sip, Shade, Slay: AriZona & Thierry Lasry Drop Luxe $99 Sunnies\" \/>\n<meta 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