Moscot is the name of a company in New York City that specializes in producing eyewear. This company was founded by Hyman Moscot, a family patriarch who came to New York from Eastern Europe in 1899 and started selling eyeglasses on Lower East Side Manhattan's Orchard Street. These glasses were ready-made and were sold from a pushcart. It isn't until 1915 that he finally opened up a shop over on Rivington Street. In 1951, his son Sol decided to move the shop to Orchard Street, where it is still located today.
Right now, the company is being run by Moscot Siblings, Harvey and Kenny Moscot. They have two Manhattan stores, but their eyewear is currently being sold all over the world. They also sell their eyewear online at their official website.
To order online, it may take you several minutes to finish the process. If you decide to buy a pair from the Originals collection, for example, you will need to choose the design that you want first. After that, you will have to choose a color for the frames, a size for the frames and add your prescription onto your order if needed. Lastly, you will choose your lens color. Most of the time, the lens will be made of glass - the way it has always been made. There are also pop-up images available on the website of the different lens and frame combinations that you can opt for if your creativity is lacking as you order.
Right now, the company is being run by Moscot Siblings, Harvey and Kenny Moscot. They have two Manhattan stores, but their eyewear is currently being sold all over the world. They also sell their eyewear online at their official website.
To order online, it may take you several minutes to finish the process. If you decide to buy a pair from the Originals collection, for example, you will need to choose the design that you want first. After that, you will have to choose a color for the frames, a size for the frames and add your prescription onto your order if needed. Lastly, you will choose your lens color. Most of the time, the lens will be made of glass - the way it has always been made. There are also pop-up images available on the website of the different lens and frame combinations that you can opt for if your creativity is lacking as you order.
The best part about the website, though, is the try on feature, where you can choose a face similar to yours, choose some frames and see what they would look like on you. Keep in mind that it may take up three days for them to process your order after it has been made, though. After that, your order will be dispatched by FedEx.
Some of Moscot's clients include celebrities like Johnny Depp, Lance Armstrong, Sting, Kanye West, Renee Zellweger, Kiefer Sutherland, Mary-Kate Olsen and Denzel Washington. This just goes to show how cool Moscot really is.
The vintage-inspired Originals frames replicate styles from the oldest archives of Moscot, ranging from the 30s to the 60s ad include sunglasses lenses and colored lenses that replicate the very first colors that the company made in the 1940s. The Spirit collection, on the other hand, brings about both classic and modern stylish elements in one. All of their frames come in various colors, lenses and sizes, though. They also have prescription lenses on offer for those who need them.
Some of Moscot's clients include celebrities like Johnny Depp, Lance Armstrong, Sting, Kanye West, Renee Zellweger, Kiefer Sutherland, Mary-Kate Olsen and Denzel Washington. This just goes to show how cool Moscot really is.
The vintage-inspired Originals frames replicate styles from the oldest archives of Moscot, ranging from the 30s to the 60s ad include sunglasses lenses and colored lenses that replicate the very first colors that the company made in the 1940s. The Spirit collection, on the other hand, brings about both classic and modern stylish elements in one. All of their frames come in various colors, lenses and sizes, though. They also have prescription lenses on offer for those who need them.
Moscot generally releases four new collections that are ready to wear per year, half of which are reinvented classics. They also have opticians and optometrists on-site that can help with in-shop custom lens-making. Each pair of glasses comes with tempered lenses, too.
The latest collection hit stores last January 2013. The Mazel had a drill-mounted rimless frame with an ornate filigree and became part of the Originals collection of Moscot. It is basically an updated form of the iconic style that many people have worn in the past, from William Hurt to President Truman.
The entire spectrum of Moscot's archives can be found in a museum-like display at Moscot's flagship store on Orchard Street. This is also where people can find a picture of Hyman's pushcart printed on the door, in case they are interested to see what it was like.
The latest collection hit stores last January 2013. The Mazel had a drill-mounted rimless frame with an ornate filigree and became part of the Originals collection of Moscot. It is basically an updated form of the iconic style that many people have worn in the past, from William Hurt to President Truman.
The entire spectrum of Moscot's archives can be found in a museum-like display at Moscot's flagship store on Orchard Street. This is also where people can find a picture of Hyman's pushcart printed on the door, in case they are interested to see what it was like.
In 2008, Moscot worked with Chris Benz, a fashion designer, for limited edition classic colored Nebb frames. Only 200 of these frames were made, each of which were numbered for originality. Pretty recently, they also announced brand new frames in the honor of their long-time customer, actor Justin Theroux. These glasses are basically an exact replica of the one that he wears in his 2001 movie titled Mulholland Drive.
Aside from eyewear, Moscot also provides comprehensive services of eye care for people who need them.
Regardless of where you might live, Moscot can provide geek chic sunglasses for days when the sun is out and about. Almost a century old, and with that much experience and expertise under their belts, it isn't any wonder why Moscot is known all over the world for its retro downtown frames and strong heritage sensibility.
Aside from eyewear, Moscot also provides comprehensive services of eye care for people who need them.
Regardless of where you might live, Moscot can provide geek chic sunglasses for days when the sun is out and about. Almost a century old, and with that much experience and expertise under their belts, it isn't any wonder why Moscot is known all over the world for its retro downtown frames and strong heritage sensibility.