Moscot Moments

With over 100 years and 5 Generations of optical expertise, MOSCOT has been crafting iconic eyewear with each passing decade. From the round metal specs of the ‘20s, to the tinted aviators of the ‘70s, and even providing Blue Light Digital Relief lenses to frames today, MOSCOT continues to create heritage eyewear you can trust. 1920s: The iconic eyewear of the 1920s was predominantly characterized by small round, oval, or octagonal shapes. Round metal frames became popular for both men and ...

The MOSCOT optical roots were first planted in America by Great Great Grandfather and family patriarch, Hyman Moscot, who arrived from Eastern Europe via Ellis Island in 1899. Hyman began selling ...

Gear Patrol presents The LEMTOSH with Denim Blue Tint for stylish UV Protection. See the full feature here.  

Ready, Set, Read! Ready Readers or “Ready-Made Reading Glasses” provide support for those needing close-range vision correction, without the need for a prescription. Fourth Generation and Doctor of...

Elton John in The BUPKES eyeglasses! Accomplished singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer, Sir Elton John is known for much more than his many musical accolades. Since his rise to stardom in the...

Read on for an eyecare Q&A with our own Dr. Harvey Moscot, and click here to schedule an exam at any of our New York City locations! 1. How often should I have a Comprehensive Eye Exam? What a...

Your vision and overall eye health are very important to us. The team of MOSCOT eye doctors will not only provide clearer vision but will also check for various silent eye maladies (ex: glaucoma) t...

 Lena wearing MOSCOT SPRING 2020 in Downtown NYC. As 2nd Generation, Great Grandpa Sol used to say, “In order to know where you’re goin’, you must understand where you came from.” With 20/20 v...

New York Magazine's The Cut highlights MOSCOT's Spring 2020 Campaign. See the full feature here.

MOSCOT Brings Over 100 Years of Iconic Eyewear and NYC History To Milan’s Fashionable Brera District With Opening Of Second Shop In Italy! In a country known for their love of eyewear as a fashion...

We are pleased to announce MOSCOT’s third London Shop, located at 74 King’s Road in Chelsea, is open for business! The newest MOSCOT Shop features the same familiar, yet distinctive touches found w...

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our new London flagship Shop in iconic Covent Garden! The new location will occupy a two-story space at 34 Long Acre. Located at  34 Long Acre, London WC2E...

Al Pacino in The TELENA SUN Sunglasses.   Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino wears The TELENA SUN sunglasses at “The Irishman” screening during the 57th New York Film Festival. The TELENA SUN, from the ...

We’re excited to announce the opening of our first Shop in Los Angeles! MOSCOT Melrose marks our first US Shop outside New York in our 104-year old history! Located at 7977 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles...

Financial Times' How to Spend It advises The SHTARKER with Forest Wood Tint as this season's statement eyewear piece. See the full feature here.

American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and food writer Bobby Flay turned up the flames in The BOYCHIK in Matte Dark Blonde and Light Grey.     Like Chef Bobby Flay, The BOYCHIK is definitely its ow...

Tibi, the womenswear line by Amy Smilovic, brightened up the Spring 2020 New York Fashion week runway with a colorful collection. Looks were complemented with two new Fall 2019 MOSCOT Original fra...

The FRITZ SUN tops Robb Report's list of Best New Menswear Pieces. See the full feature here.

The Fall 2019 campaign is inspired by the legacy of originals that live on! The MISH SUN and FRITZ SUN pictured above. After over a century in downtown NYC, MOSCOT has seen many evolutions, but th...