HOT SHOP ZeroUV at Rodeo 39 Public Market in Stanton

HOT SHOP

ZERO UV

The Huntington Beach-based brand opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in October at Stanton’s Rodeo 39 Public Market. by Chelsea Raineri

Viet Tran started ZeroUV as a side business on eBay in 2001, and it eventually grew to become a popular online sunglasses brand that he ran with his wife,

Khue. “I remember him saying one morning, ‘I think the next big thing is going to be selling eyewear on the internet,’ ” Khue says. “At that point, there was really nothing on the internet like that and I thought, ‘This guy is crazy.’ ” Fast-forward to 2011, when the small company began to sell more than a million pairs of sunglasses each year for several years in a row.

Now customers can shop ZeroUV’s trendy sunglasses at the brand’s first storefront, which

Khue designed. Customers need not worry about excessive markups at ZeroUV. When creating the brand, Viet wanted to ensure that his glasses would be cost-e ective. Most of the sunglasses you’ll find there are less than $20. “Being in

Orange County, everyone needs sunglasses pretty much year-round—one pair in the car, one at home, just grab and go,” Viet says. “We wanted to bring a brand … where when you walk in, you can come out with a couple of items that you really like and enjoy.”

Having opened in the midst of a pandemic,

ZeroUV also started carrying face shields ($25).

These face shields aren’t your typical PPE—the brand came up with its own spin and designed them with bright mirrored lenses.

More finds at Rodeo 39 on Page 68.

BLEEDING LOVE IN THE MIRROR SUNNY OUTLOOK

ZeroUV 12885 Beach Blvd. Stanton shopzerouv.com

INDUSTRY EXPERT Q&A INSIDE THE MIND OF DESIGN

with Jeffrey Wise

Jeffrey Wise General Manager, Cantoni Irvine

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Q. What sets Cantoni apart in the industry? A. From the very beginning, our Founder and CEO, Michael

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Q. What home design trends are influencing your product line in 2021? A. Home has always been our haven, a place where we feel safe, but in the past year, it has come to represent more than anything we could have imagined: our shelter, our workplace, our classroom. With this in mind, we believe the most you can do for your home in 2021 is create a space that is functional, stylish, and most importantly, comfortable and safe.

Q. How does your design team create exceptional customized living spaces? A. At Cantoni, we offer a one-on-one personalized approach to helping our clients create the space of their dreams. Our talented design consultants begin by creating a floor plan to help our clients visualize what can be done within their space and budget. This is often done before any furniture orders are placed, ensuring no unnecessary time or money is lost and the client is worry and stress-free throughout the entire process. To aid in the design process, we offer beautiful vignettes within our showrooms to inspire our clients on what can be created, and we have a large resource room where the customization options that are available can be discussed and planned.

Q. How are you continuing to provide exceptional customer service? A. After 36 wonderful years, Cantoni is still going strong and is backed by our Triple C Philosophy (Cantoni, Customer,

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