Heralded by its “Fashion with a cause!” rallying cry, Sama Eyewear’s mission is to help beauty and hope triumph over blandness and despair.

Sama Eyewear’s corporate philosophy is rooted in a belief in the cyclical nature of life (“Sama” is an ancient term meaning “…there is no beginning, no end…”) and the importance of giving back to the community.  Sama Eyewear was founded by designer Sheila Vance to introduce the world to luxury fashion eyewear and as a means for funding the Sam Vance Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent drug use amongst teens and young adults, and to help young addicts get on the road to recovery. 

Sama Eyewear is available in exclusive optical shops and boutiques in 40 countries throughout the world, as well as at “Destination: Sama” locations in the U.S., Europe and Asia.  A portion of Sama Eyewear’s annual proceeds are donated to the Sam Vance Foundation.