{"id":3708,"date":"2026-10-17T14:16:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T11:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cosselie.com\/?page_id=3708"},"modified":"2026-10-17T14:16:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T11:16:19","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cosselie.com\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Our story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"csl-story__lead wp-block-paragraph\">Sunglasses were always an in-store purchase: you try them on, look in the mirror, ask the salesperson. COSSELIE started in 2022 to make that same purchase just as certain online, with measurements instead of \u201croughly,\u201d real photos and people who answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile csl-story__row\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1438\" src=\"https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-simadoura-paralia-2022.webp\" alt=\"\u0397 \u03c3\u03b7\u03bc\u03b1\u03b4\u03bf\u03cd\u03c1\u03b1 \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03b2\u03c1\u03ae\u03ba\u03b1\u03bc\u03b5 \u03c3\u03b5 \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b1\u03bb\u03af\u03b1 \u03c4\u03bf 2022 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03ad\u03b3\u03b9\u03bd\u03b5 \u03c4\u03bf \u03c3\u03cd\u03bc\u03b2\u03bf\u03bb\u03bf \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 COSSELIE\" class=\"wp-image-3697 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-simadoura-paralia-2022.webp 2048w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-simadoura-paralia-2022-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-simadoura-paralia-2022-1024x719.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-simadoura-paralia-2022-768x539.webp 768w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-simadoura-paralia-2022-1536x1079.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-simadoura-paralia-2022-600x421.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It started with a buoy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer 2022, on a secluded beach, a buoy washed up on the shore. We cleaned it and kept it. Not as an object, but as a symbol of direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That's where our motto comes from: <strong>\u00abOur direction is you.\u00bb<\/strong> You are our direction. We make glasses for every style and every face, with great design, the right quality and a fair price.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile csl-story__row\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-metriseis-skeletou-gyalion-iliou.webp\" alt=\"\u0393\u03c5\u03b1\u03bb\u03b9\u03ac \u03b7\u03bb\u03af\u03bf\u03c5 COSSELIE \u03b4\u03af\u03c0\u03bb\u03b1 \u03c3\u03b5 \u03c7\u03ac\u03c1\u03b1\u03ba\u03b1, \u03b6\u03c5\u03b3\u03b1\u03c1\u03b9\u03ac \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c3\u03c7\u03ad\u03b4\u03b9\u03b1 \u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 \u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03ac\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2 \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03bb\u03b5\u03c4\u03bf\u03cd\" class=\"wp-image-3698 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-metriseis-skeletou-gyalion-iliou.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-metriseis-skeletou-gyalion-iliou-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-metriseis-skeletou-gyalion-iliou-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-metriseis-skeletou-gyalion-iliou-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-metriseis-skeletou-gyalion-iliou-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We measure every pair, so it fits you the first time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest obstacle with glasses online is that you can't try them on before you buy. That&#8217;s why we measure and weigh every pair before it goes on the site: frame width, lens, bridge, height and temple length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From those measurements comes the <strong>frame size<\/strong>. On every product page you see the frame in real proportions, compare it with the glasses you already wear, or measure it using a bank card as a ruler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote csl-voice is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Really excellent consistency in the glasses' dimensions as listed on the site. The dimensions aren't \u201croughly.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Grigorios S.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group csl-story__note is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You open the box and you can tell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every pair comes in a premium box, with a carrying case, a cord, two cleaning cloths and an instruction booklet in 7 languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our sunglasses have <strong>category 3 polarized lenses with UV400 protection<\/strong>: they filter 100% of UVA and UVB radiation and cut reflections from the sea, asphalt and glass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile csl-story__row\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-pelates-me-gyalia-iliou.webp\" alt=\"\u03a0\u03b5\u03bb\u03ac\u03c4\u03b5\u03c2 \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 COSSELIE \u03c6\u03bf\u03c1\u03bf\u03cd\u03bd \u03c4\u03b1 \u03b3\u03c5\u03b1\u03bb\u03b9\u03ac \u03b7\u03bb\u03af\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5\u03c2\" class=\"wp-image-3699 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-pelates-me-gyalia-iliou.webp 2048w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-pelates-me-gyalia-iliou-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-pelates-me-gyalia-iliou-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-pelates-me-gyalia-iliou-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-pelates-me-gyalia-iliou-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-pelates-me-gyalia-iliou-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People who come back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An online purchase only becomes a habit when the first time goes well. That&#8217;s why you can track your order until it arrives, make an exchange or return online within 14 days and, when you need a human, reach us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result shows in our reviews: <strong>4.9 out of 5 from over 370 reviews<\/strong>, and many customers come back for a second and third pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote csl-voice is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amazing quality and price, really. For the money they beat glasses over 100\u20ac.<\/p>\n<cite>Anastasios G.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group csl-story__voices is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group csl-voice csl-voice--photo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-kritiki-antonis.webp\" alt=\"\u039f \u0391\u03bd\u03c4\u03ce\u03bd\u03b7\u03c2 \u03c6\u03bf\u03c1\u03ac \u03b3\u03c5\u03b1\u03bb\u03b9\u03ac \u03b7\u03bb\u03af\u03bf\u03c5 COSSELIE\" class=\"wp-image-3700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-kritiki-antonis.webp 800w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-kritiki-antonis-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-kritiki-antonis-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-kritiki-antonis-600x360.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flawless and super fast service! The products arrived in excellent condition and their quality was excellent.<\/p>\n<cite>Antonis L.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group csl-voice csl-voice--photo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-kritiki-magda.webp\" alt=\"\u0397 \u039c\u03ac\u03b3\u03b4\u03b1 \u03c6\u03bf\u03c1\u03ac \u03b3\u03c5\u03b1\u03bb\u03b9\u03ac \u03b7\u03bb\u03af\u03bf\u03c5 COSSELIE\" class=\"wp-image-3701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-kritiki-magda.webp 800w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-kritiki-magda-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-kritiki-magda-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/cosselie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosselie-kritiki-magda-600x360.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wonderful sunglasses, quality and unique designs! Good prices and immediate service!<\/p>\n<cite>Magda Z.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group csl-story__faq is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details csl-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is it safe to buy sunglasses online?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, if you know what to look for: UV400 protection, measured dimensions and easy returns. At COSSELIE you get all three on every product, plus secure payment by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, IRIS, PayPal, Klarna or cash on delivery.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details csl-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do COSSELIE glasses protect against UV radiation?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. They have UV400 lenses, which filter 100% of UVA and UVB radiation, and a category 3 polarized filter for strong sun.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details csl-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I know they'll fit without trying them on?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every model has measured dimensions, a frame size and a sketch in real proportions, so you can compare it with the glasses you already wear. If it doesn't fit after all, you have 14 days for a free exchange.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details csl-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How fast does my order arrive?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orders placed on business days before the cut-off time shown on the product page ship the same day and usually arrive in 1\u20133 business days.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details csl-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I see the glasses in person?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">COSSELIE is an online store, and everything is designed so you can choose with confidence from home. 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