RANDOLPH, Mass.—Randolph is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023. Since 1973, the brand has been independently owned and operated, has produced its frames in the U.S. and has seen three family generations at the helm. Founders Jan Waszkiewicz and Stanley Zaleski started the company after immigrating to the U.S. from Poland; over the course of the past 50 years, Randolph has outfitted U.S. Air Force Fighter Pilots, A-list talent and consumers alike, while still crafting frames on the machines that the founders designed and built in its Massachusetts factory.

The brand has collaborated with a number of designers over the years including Junya Watanabe, Alpha Industries and Todd Snyder. The combination of designer collaborations, a long-standing military contract and a loyal fan base has led to consistent brand growth for the business over the last 50 years.

Randolph president and CEO Peter Waszkiewicz said, “My father and his partner Stanley emigrated from Poland to the U.S. and, as engineers and toolmakers, had the dream of opening their own factory. With jewelry plated frames and innovative lens technology, Randolph is unparalleled in handcrafting premium quality, iconic eyewear. From securing the U.S. Military contract to engineering frames for fans around the world, it has been a privilege to carry on their dream and the company values.”

To commemorate this anniversary, Randolph has released limited-edition pairs of its most iconic styles including the Aviator, Concorde, P3, Sportsman and Aviator II, as covered in VMAIL LaunchPad. Randolph will also open its first pop-up retail location at The Current in Boston Seaport beginning in May.