Fit, Fashion & Fearless Vision: Designing for the Faces the Industry Forgot

Host Anna Anisin is joined by the incredibly driven and design-obsessed Kari Dowiak — founder of Memorí Eyewear, the only luxury sunglasses brand dedicated to small face shapes. If you’ve ever struggled to find shades that actually fit, this is your episode.

After a career in fashion buying and working with brands like Adidas and Levi’s, Kari set out to disrupt an industry ruled by giants — and did it with handcrafted Italian craftsmanship, conscious production, and standout design.

From the Hamptons to vintage pop-ups to being featured in The Zoe Report, Memorí is more than eyewear — it’s about making memories in style that fits.

• How Kari went from fashion buyer to female founder
• Why the luxury eyewear market needed a small-face revolution
• What fit really means when it comes to confidence and style
• Behind the scenes of Italian production & Kari’s design process
• Growing a luxury brand without big investors
• The business of pop-ups, personal branding, and standing out
• Kari’s take on style, simplicity, and building with intention

Whether you’re an accessories lover, an aspiring founder, or just someone who knows the pain of bug-eyed sunglasses — this conversation will leave you inspired to own your fit in every part of life.

Because sometimes the boldest moves… are made in the smallest details.

Adding a chic twist to each episode, the 'I Want Her Shoes Podcast' is recorded in Anna’s stunning personal closet, strategically located near the vibrant Miami Design District. This unique setting not only provides a visually captivating backdrop but also embodies the spirit of fashion and innovation that the area is known for.

📺 Watch the episodes on YouTube to get a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Miami closet—it’s definitely worth the view!  https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast

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• Kari’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/kdowiak/
• Memorí Eyewear IG: https://www.instagram.com/memori.eyewear
• Memorí Eyewear Website: https://memorieyewear.com/

EPISODE CREDITS:

Writer and Host: Anna Anisin

Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team

LINKS:

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