Vincent and Tyler Dagron in the cool confines of Eyes On You. July 2009The Hill has EyesBy Tom DonaldOriginally from Poitiers, France, Vincent Dagron grew up the son of two opticians. As a young man, he worked in the family practice, and discovered his love for the craft. Following in the profession, Dagron obtained an optician’s license in France. In 1993, he emigrated to the United States to pursue a long-held dream of designing eyewear. He built up a nationwide business, traveling extensively to call on customers. But over time he felt something was missing from his life, and decided to return to his roots. In 2000 Dagron graduated from University of California, Berkeley’s School of Optometry. Earlier this year Dagron and his wife Tyler opened Eyes on You, at 251 Rhode Island Street, near Showplace Square. Open six days a week, the store has already attracted a diverse customer base that includes professional people employed in the area as well as Potrero Hill residents. Together the Dagrons speak several languages, including English, French, Spanish and Vietnamese. They share a loft on Pennsylvania Street, and appreciate the neighborhood’s diversity of dining and cafes. Apropos for vision care specialists, they love the Hill’s magnificent views. Tom Donald is a film director who lives with his wife Mitzi Ngim on Potrero Hill’s outer reaches. |
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