When Bryan and Bradford Manning were just 5 and 7 years old, they were diagnosed with Stargardt disease, a form of juvenile macular degeneration that causes progressive vision loss. That diagnosis shaped their lives and inspired the mission behind Two Blind Brothers, the brand they later founded to help fund blindness research.
Their work with L’Amy America has now expanded into children’s eyewear with the launch of 2BB: Jr, a new optical collection designed for girls and boys.
L’Amy America announced the introduction of 2BB: Jr in March 2025. The collection builds on the success of the original 2BB: optical line, introduced in 2024. As with the adult collection, 100% of profits from 2BB: Jr will support research aimed at finding a cure for blindness. The frames became available at select optical retailers in April 2025.
ABOUT THE LINE
The 2BB: Jr frames were designed to meet the needs of active children, combining playful style, durability and comfort. The line includes vibrant colors and youthful shapes that allow children to express their personalities while wearing frames that are made to last. The frames are lightweight, helping to ensure a comfortable fit for all-day wear and flexibility with 180-degree hinges to ensure your child can play.
Bryan Manning says being able to offer frame selections for children is a full-circle experience. “To now be the eyewear on the wall is more humbling than you will ever know,” he says. “This collection goes back to the beginning for us. It’s about childhood. It’s about hope. And it’s about making a difference early on.”
L’Amy America, which develops and distributes eyewear for brands including Ann Taylor, Ben Sherman, Champion, Nicole Miller and its house brands TLG and SEVEN.FIVE, partnered with Two Blind Brothers in 2024 to bring the adult 2BB: collection to market. With the launch of 2BB: Jr, the company is expanding that partnership to include children’s optical. The distribution strategy will focus on select optical retailers across the U.S., offering practices the opportunity to carry frames that align with patient interest in purpose-driven products. The collection is designed to provide both optical professionals and families with eyewear options that combine quality construction with a meaningful mission.
Stephen Rappoport, CEO of L’Amy America, says, “2BB: Jr is not just eyewear—it’s a connection to a movement. By expanding into children’s optical, we’re not only offering high-quality frames but also empowering kids and parents to be part of the mission to restore sight.” By featuring the line in their opticals, practices can engage parents and children who are looking for eyewear choices that make a positive impact.
