{"id":2169127,"date":"2023-05-22T13:08:28","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T12:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/?p=2169127"},"modified":"2024-06-15T13:03:54","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T12:03:54","slug":"join-the-cause-glassesusa-com-launches-limited-edition-save-the-tortoise-collection-ahead-of-world-turtle-day-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/join-the-cause-glassesusa-com-launches-limited-edition-save-the-tortoise-collection-ahead-of-world-turtle-day-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Join The Cause: GlassesUSA.com Launches Limited Edition &#8216;Save The Tortoise Collection&#8217; Ahead Of World Turtle Day 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GlassesUSA.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the largest online eyewear retailer, announces the launch of its limited edition<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesusa.com\/save-the-tortoise-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save the Tortoise Collection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in honor of World Turtle Day 2023 on May 23rd. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This new collection features 13 unique tortoiseshell style frames, each one directly inspired by a specific tortoise facing extinction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over 1 million pairs of tortoiseshell frames sold at GlassesUSA.com, they are committed to helping protect, preserve and raise awareness for the beloved animals inspiring this popular style. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Save The Tortoise Collection comes forth in partnership with The American Tortoise Rescue in Malibu with up to 10% of proceeds being donated to the foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each pair of glasses in the collection pays artistic homage to a specific tortoise, sharing the same name and taking inspiration from the most intricate details and translating them through the frames. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All frames are made from 100% plant-based acetate and are available as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesusa.com\/prescription-sunglasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription eyeglasses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesusa.com\/sunglasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sunglasses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with fully customizable lens options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join GlassesUSA.com to support a truly worthy cause and make a stylish statement with the limited edition Save The Tortoise Collection. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab a pair today! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesusa.com\/save-the-tortoise-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save the Tortoise Glasses &#8211; Inspired by Endangered Tortoises (glassesusa.com)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frame Descriptions:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Western Pond<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> frame, just as the shell of the tortoise itself, is lower and broader in shape, with extending end pieces that represent the tortoise\u2019s prominent head and tail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mata Mata <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frame, like its turtle counterpart, has a very striking look. In addition to its standout color, the noticeable laminated edges depict its triangular, flattened head.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">African Sideneck<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a round frame with a smooth, block color finish, illustrating the tortoise\u2019s same characteristics and body shape. The transparent arms are a nod to the light color of its distinctive face.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volcan Darwin Giant<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a specific character of its own. Its dark green top and brown patterned bottom shares a wonderful likeness to the tortoise with its dark green shell and patterned under body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egyption<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a delicate, half frame, representing this famously small tortoise. While the arms are brightly patterned, the frame itself has black upper rims, to honor the dark, clearly marked chevrons on its scales.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bolson<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> frame is one of the more unique in the collection. More oval and flat, akin to this giant tortoise, with the same ashy, matte finish as the tortoise\u2019s shell.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gree<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">k frame is green in color, and similar to the tortoise\u2019s shell and lower body, the upper half is domed where the lower half is more square.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Box<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as its name suggests, is an oversized square frame. These sunglasses lenses are red tinted to illustrate the tortoises signature red eyes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geometric<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> boasts a sleek, angular shape, and a strong black and yellow appearance like the distinguished tortoise shell. This particular frame has the collection&#8217;s signature engraving on the outer temple, highlighting the eye-catching scales on the tortoise\u2019s legs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angonoka<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> frame, when turned upside down, mimics the highly domed, oval shape of this impressive tortoise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <i>Santiago Giant<\/i>, another oversized frame doing justice to this large tortoise, and displays the beautifully chic gray tones that ensure the same stand-out look of its tortoise doppelganger.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GlassesUSA.com, the largest online eyewear retailer, announces the launch of its limited edition Save the Tortoise Collection in honor of World Turtle Day 2023 on May 23rd. This new collection features 13 unique tortoiseshell style frames, each one directly inspired by a specific tortoise facing extinction. With over 1 million pairs of tortoiseshell frames sold [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1178,"featured_media":2200974,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.opticaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leopard-Tortoise-35-002912.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"Join The Cause: GlassesUSA.com Launches Limited Edition &#8216;Save The Tortoise Collection&#8217; Ahead Of World Turtle Day 2023","footnotes":""},"categories":[6988,5],"tags":[497,624,215,7021,2866],"class_list":["post-2169127","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editorials","category-wildlife","tag-giant-tortoise","tag-leopard","tag-parrot","tag-tortoise","tag-turtle"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2169127","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1178"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2169127"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2169127\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2200974"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2169127"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2169127"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2169127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}