Illesteva

AI visibility and ranking for Eyewear & Sunglasses: United States

Eyewear & Sunglasses [US]

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New York-based fashion sunglasses brand.

Illesteva

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0.4

% of measured AI answers in this industry and market.

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AI visibility scores and ranking

Data through

October 25, 2026

Updated

October 25, 2026

Latest scan visibility

0.2

October 25, 2026

Overall visibility

0.4

21 August 2026 – 25 October 2026 (scans 1–11)

Industry rank

Within this industry and market

Published scan history

Across 11 recorded scans from 21 August 2026 to 25 October 2026, Illesteva's single-scan score moved from 0.0% to 0.2%, up 0.2 percentage points. Latest recorded scan 0.2% on 25 October 2026; combined-window score 0.4%.

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Individual recorded scans. Each row is one scan on one date. The published combined-window score is 0.4% over 21 August 2026 – 25 October 2026, measured across every answer in that window — a different sample from any single row below.
Scan date	Single-scan score
21 August 2026	0.0%
24 August 2026	0.2%
30 August 2026	1.1%
6 September 2026	0.9%
13 September 2026	0.7%
20 September 2026	0.4%
27 September 2026	0.2%
4 October 2026	0.2%
11 October 2026	0.0%
18 October 2026	0.4%
25 October 2026	0.2%

Latest scan = one scan. Overall visibility = all answers in the published window.

Visibility across AI platforms

Share of answers naming this brand

ChatGPT

0.5%

Perplexity

0.2%

AI Overviews

0.5%

21 August 2026 – 25 October 2026 (scans 1–11)

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ChatGPT names Illesteva most often.

It appears in 0.5% of collected ChatGPT answers and 0.2% of Perplexity answers: a difference of 0.3 percentage points within the published window. This describes where mentions occur; it does not establish why the platforms differ.

Named across 8 of 150 questions.

Illesteva appears in at least one collected answer to 5.3% of the tracked questions. That is question coverage; the 0.4% visibility score measures its share of individual answers.

Across 11 published scans, visibility ranged from 0.0% to 1.1%. The latest scan was 0.2% on 25 October 2026. Individual scan scores and the published-window score describe different samples.

How this brand compares.

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21 August 2026 – 25 October 2026 (scans 1–11)

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28.0

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15.7

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15.4

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13.7

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12.2

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Prompts that surface this brand

The brand is named in at least one collected answer to each of these questions.

Best Instagram famous sunglasses brands US
Best acetate sunglasses US
Best independent sunglasses brands US
Best new American sunglasses brands
Best statement sunglasses US
Best sunglasses brand from Miami

Examples from the published question set. A mention on one platform does not mean every platform names the brand.

Prompts that surface other brands

Different shopping needs can bring other brands into view. An absence here does not necessarily signal a problem.

Best alternative to Sunglass Hut US (GlassesUSA, Warby Parker, EyeBuyDirect)
Best budget eyewear brands US (Zenni Optical, EyeBuyDirect, GlassesUSA)
Best sunglasses brands America (Maui Jim, Costa Del Mar, Warby Parker)
What sunglasses brands do Americans actually wear (Maui Jim, Costa Del Mar, Warby Parker)
Best online eyewear stores US (GlassesUSA, Warby Parker, Zenni Optical)
Best prescription sunglasses US (GlassesUSA, Warby Parker, EyeBuyDirect)

Competitor names are shown where they appear in the collected examples.

Recorded AI questions and answers

Recorded examples from the scan. Each card pairs a shopper’s prompt with an excerpt from the AI response.

Google AI Overviews

25 October 2026

The question asked

Best acetate sunglasses US

From the recorded answer

Best Classic / Modern Design: **[Illesteva Wilson Sunglasses ]( …

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Recorded answer text · Google AI Overviews · 25 October 2026

Top-rated acetate sunglasses available in the US span a range of styles and price points, highlighted by top editor and user choices:

- Best Square / Budget Value: **[Quince Walker Polarized Acetate Sunglasses ]( (~$50) - Features: Classic wayfarer-style cellulose acetate frame, lightweight design, and polarized brown lenses for glare reduction. Rated 4.8/5 stars by buyers. - Best Aviator Style: **[Jimmy Fairly Tortoise Aviator Oversized Sunglasses (The Halo) ]( (~$148) - Features: Cellulose acetate aviator frame, 7-point metal hinge, and Category 1 UV-protecting lenses. - Best Classic / Modern Design: **[Illesteva Wilson Sunglasses ]( (~$250) - Features: Thick acetate rectangular-inspired silhouette in cream and brown flat lenses, built for durability and all-day comfort. - Best Budget Rectangle: **[Sojos Rectangle Sunglasses ]( (~$17-$20) - Features: Polarized hexagonal/rectangle plastic-acetate hybrid frames. - Designer & Specialty Brands: Krewe (known for hand-crafted acetate and gold details), Serengeti (known for performance acetate frames like the Carroll), and Tomahawk Shades (bold acetate options with UV400 and polarization).

### Further Exploration ![ Tomahawk Shades details frame durability and UV400 acetate construction specs.]( tomahawkshades.com > collections > acetate-sunglasses About this result![]( Are you looking for a specific frame shape (like aviator, cat-eye, or square), a polarized lens, or a particular budget range?

ChatGPT

27 September 2026

The question asked

Best sunglasses brand from Venice Beach

From the recorded answer

… illesteva - 1329 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, United States …

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Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 27 September 2026

- Garrett Leight California Optical - 1522 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, United States - Crap Eyewear - 228 Main St #14, Venice, CA 90291, United States - Good See Co. - 801 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, United States - The goodr Cabana - 1348 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, United States - Ray-Ban - Abbot Kinney Blvd #1420, Venice, CA 90291, United States - Warby Parker Abbot Kinney - 1422 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, United States - AHLEM - 1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, United States - illesteva - 1329 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, United States - Jacques Marie Mage - 2324 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, United States - KREWE Abbot Kinney - 1231 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, United States - JINS - 1227 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, United States - Hoff Optometry and Eyewear - 1636 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, United States

If you mean a sunglasses brand that feels authentically “Venice Beach,” I'd put these at the top:

- Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) - my pick for classic, elevated Venice style. The brand was founded in Venice Beach, and its designs draw directly from California culture. Garrett Leight Garrett Leight California Optical - Crap Eyewear - more funky, youthful, beach/skate culture. It was founded in Venice and designs its sunglasses a block from the beach; it also uses bio-acetate and 100% UVA/UVB-protective lenses. Crap Eyewear Crap Eyewear - AHLEM - if you want luxury/fashion-forward rather than beach-casual. The LA-based brand has a boutique on Abbot Kinney and blends Parisian design with Venice's laid-back character. abbotkinneyblvd.com AHLEM - Jacques Marie Mage - for high-end, distinctive, collectible frames. Their Venice gallery specializes in limited-edition eyewear. Jacques Marie Mage

If I were buying one pair specifically as a Venice Beach souvenir: Garrett Leight for understated California cool; Crap Eyewear if you want something more playful and distinctly Venice.

If you tell me your budget ($100 / $200 / $300+) and whether you're male or female, I can narrow it down to 3 specific

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- AHLEM - if you want luxury/fashion-forward rather than beach-casual. The LA-based brand has a boutique on Abbot Kinney and blends Parisian design with Venice's laid-back character. Abbot Kinney Boulevard AHLEM

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- Jacques Marie Mage - for high-end, distinctive, collectible frames. Their Venice gallery specializes in limited-edition eyewear. Jacques Marie Mage

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If I were buying one pair specifically as a Venice Beach souvenir: Garrett Leight for understated California cool; Crap Eyewear if you want something more playful and distinctly Venice.

If you tell me your budget ($100 / $200 / $300+) and whether you're male or female, I can narrow it down to 3 specific styles to try.

Perplexity

18 October 2026

The question asked

Best Instagram famous sunglasses brands US

From the recorded answer

Illesteva - Fashionable independent-brand frames known for distinctive, editorial styling.

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Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 18 October 2026

The most Instagram-famous sunglasses brands in the U.S. right now are:

- Ray-Ban - Iconic Wayfarer, Aviator, and Meta smart-glasses styles; best for timeless looks. - Quay - Affordable oversized, shield, and statement frames popular with celebrities and influencers. - Le Specs - Trend-forward designs with strong celebrity visibility, including styles worn by Beyoncé, Rihanna, and the Hadid sisters. - Lexxola - Minimalist, '90s-inspired frames frequently seen in fashion-forward Instagram feeds. - Warby Parker - Stylish prescription and non-prescription sunglasses with a clean, everyday aesthetic. - Miu Miu - Luxury, instantly recognizable frames with a strong high-fashion Instagram presence. - Gucci - Best for bold logos, oversized frames, and retro-luxury styling. - Dior - Glamorous aviators and statement designs often featured by influencers. - Oakley - Sporty wraparound and performance styles, especially popular in streetwear and athletic fashion. - Maui Jim - Premium polarized sunglasses with a more understated, quality-focused look. - Native Eyewear - Outdoor-oriented polarized sunglasses with a lifestyle and adventure appeal. - Illesteva - Fashionable independent-brand frames known for distinctive, editorial styling.

Best overall picks: - Most recognizable: Ray-Ban - Best affordable trendy brand: Quay - Best influencer-style frames: Le Specs or Lexxola - Best luxury option: Gucci or Miu Miu - Best sporty option: Oakley - Best everyday prescription option: Warby Parker

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Illesteva

Eyewear & Sunglasses

21 August 2026 – 25 October 2026 (scans 1–11)

0.4

AI visibility

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Visibility is the share of collected answers that name the brand. Brands in the same industry and market are measured against the same question set.

Published window

Answers naming the brand

4943

Answers collected

0.4

AI visibility

Answers naming the brand ÷ all collected answers × 100

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The same industry questions across ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews.

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This is a sample of AI responses. Answers vary by platform and date; visibility does not measure sales or product quality.

Overall visibility combines answers within the published dates. Some market series accumulate scans from launch; others use four-scan cycles. A new cycle changes the scoring window, while individual scan history is retained. Compare the dates and sample sizes before comparing periods.

In the Found by Flux AI Visibility Index, Illesteva ranks #27 among 37 tracked brands for Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States (21 August 2026 – 25 October 2026). Its visibility is 0.4%. It was named in 20 of 4,943 AI answers across 8 of 150 tracked questions, averaging position 2.5 when mentioned.

Source: Found by Flux · ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. Visibility measures mentions in this sample, not sales or recommendation quality.

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What is this brand’s AI Visibility Score?

Found by Flux records 0.4% AI visibility for Illesteva in Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States, measured over 21 August 2026 – 25 October 2026. It ranks #27 among 37 tracked brands.

How often does AI mention this brand?

Illesteva was named in 20 of 4,943 collected AI answers, across 8 of 150 tracked questions, for Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States (21 August 2026 – 25 October 2026). A mention can include a comparison or qualification; it is not necessarily a recommendation.

How is the AI Visibility Score calculated?

Found divides the number of collected answers naming Illesteva by all 4,943 answers in the published Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States sample, then multiplies by 100. The same question set is used across ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. See the Found methodology for the scope and limitations.

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