S9 Ep3 AZYR SPECS: Maureen Ryza is a costume designer, stylist, and vintage eyeglasses dealer  - on sourcing and selling vintage glasses from all over the world, for modern-day wear.

S9 Ep3 AZYR SPECS: Maureen Ryza is a costume designer, stylist, and vintage eyeglasses dealer - on sourcing and selling vintage glasses from all over the world, for modern-day wear.

Author: Emily Stochl February 10, 2025 Duration: 36:26

On today's show, we're chatting with Maureen of Azyr Specs, which is a vintage glasses brand! Maureen fell in love with vintage glasses while she was working on costumes for a movie that was based in 1975, and she saw firsthand the power that glasses had to elevate a character's whole look. 

On this episode, she shares her journey trying to make a sustainable difference in the glasses space, sourcing them from all over the world and refining them alongside an optician in NYC for modern-day wear. To date, she's re-sold over 800 pairs of vintage glasses! 

Something I love is a niche vintage category, and I think you're gonna love this episode – it's a fun one, so let's dive right in! 

DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:

  • [4:02] Maureen fell in love with secondhand fashion after moving to NYC, where she accidently had to restart her wardrobe
  • [5:56] Her love of vintage eyeglasses began while working on movie costumes.
  • [12:06] Maureen especially loves 1960s and Space Age glasses.
  • [14:59] Eyeglasses brands referencing vintage.
  • [21:53] The business case for dealing a niche vintage product.
  • [26:42] Sourcing vintage Gucci glasses in Tangier, Morocco. 

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Every week, Emily Stochl invites you into a conversation that goes far beyond the clothing rack. Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily Stochl is built on the idea that every second-hand garment has a past, and that exploring those histories makes our present style more meaningful. Rather than just offering shopping tips, each episode feels like sitting down with a fascinating friend who shares your passion for vintage, digging into the many layers of what it means to wear pre-owned fashion. You’ll hear from a diverse range of guests-from collectors and stylists to entrepreneurs and historians-as they explore not only personal style but also the practicalities of running a resale business, the complexities of the global second-hand market, and the environmental ethos behind choosing used over new. The heart of this podcast lives in those incredible stories: the serendipitous flea market find, the garment that carries a decade of memories, or the simple, powerful act of giving a piece a new life. Emily guides these discussions with genuine curiosity, making each topic accessible whether you're a seasoned thrifter or just curious about sustainable fashion. It’s a thoughtful, engaging look at how what we wear connects to culture, art, beauty, and the kind of mindful consumption that can reshape an industry. Tune in for a fresh perspective that celebrates the character, sustainability, and deep personal connection found in pre-loved fashion.
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