MOSCOT ORIGINALS™ SUNGLASSES
Inspired by the Moscot family archives, our classic sunglasses celebrate timeless design and the authentic style of decades past. The MOSCOT ORIGINALS™ collection features classic sunglasses frames with period details, traditional hardware, and real glass lenses.
If it's not a MOSCOT, it's not an ORIGINAL.™
MOSCOT ORIGINALS™ SUNGLASSES
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A favorite Moscot family tradition, Joel and the boys would close up shop and head down Broome Street to Little Italy to snack on some tasty Zeppoles. Inspires by the Italian chef whipping up the treats, The TELENA is a little bit bigger and a whole lot bolder than our beloved LEMTOSH. The TELENA is a homage to those who carry traditions, even when far from home.
The TELENA Light Grey with Custom Made Tints™ feature handmade, dip-dyed lenses offered in 10 unique colorways.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The TELENA.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
It won’t take long to wrap your mind around this MOSCOT Original. Handcrafted in a timeless silhouette with a wrap-around frame front and signature Custom Made Tints™, this is not your average NUDNIK!
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Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
The LEMTOSH gets the Custom Made Tints™ treatment in 3 NEW Polychromatic combinations. Getcha tint on!
MOSCOT is a five generation family-owned New York City heritage eyewear brand with over 100 years of optical expertise. The LEMTOSH stands the test of time with its iconic design and continues to uphold a legacy of its own. This rounder classic has served as the calling card for generations of creative, thoughtful, free-spirited intellectuals, artistes, and auteurs.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The LEMTOSH.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
All eyes on The AYGEN, a modern take on the classic eyebrow frame that’s no doubt easy on the peepers, we must add. With its timeless silhouette and a wink to old school MOSCOT charm, this frame mixes smarts, style, and the right amount of sophistication. It’s built to turn heads - no extra effort required!
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The AYGEN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Picture this: it’s 1972 on Orchard Street and Benny “The Bluff” Rosenberg, with his makeshift three card monte table, is packin’ up his rig faster than you could say chutzpah. Funky, fearless, and just a little offbeat, The TRAIF captures the spirit of a street where everyone hustled and had a story to tell – even if it wasn’t strictly kosher.
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Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Finally, an antidote to that “oh no, did I leave the stove on” feeling! Take the edge off in the bevel-edged SPILKES! Built with our signature thick block acetate, this bold, chunky frame will keep you grounded.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The SPILKES.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
If you love The LEMTOSH, with its key hole bridge, and diamond-shaped rivets, but want something just a little bit bigger and bolder, The GELT is right on the MONEY. Trust us. (Look it up.)
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The GELT. Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The GELT SUN and The GELT CLIP. The GELT Crystal with Custom Made Tints™ features handmade, dip-dyed lenses offered in six unique colorways.
Tom Hanks has been known to rock The GELT!
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Think LEMTOSH, but with a little more cat-eye, and made smaller for folks who don't have gigantic heads (or rather, folks who have slightly smaller heads).
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
The GROBER: when being rough around the edges is actually quite smoooooth. Made with thin sheet acetate and small diamond-shaped rivets, The GROBER is anything but crude. The GROBER Crystal with Custom Made Tints™ features handmade, dip-dyed lenses offered in six unique colorways.
Lookin' for an Eyeglass? Shop The GROBER. Lookin' for a Sunglass? Shop The GROBER SUN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
With detailed skiving on its bridge and temples, and a sophisticated, rectangular design, you'd be smart to don the metal acetate KLUG, and bonus...you'll look smarter wearing it, too.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The KLUG.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
With familiar hints of The FRANKIE, The JARED is classic in its shape, but with added height and a bit more 'tude...but still really nice and polite.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The JARED.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
A favorite Moscot family tradition, Joel and the boys would close up shop and head down Broome Street to Little Italy to snack on some tasty Zeppoles. Inspires by the Italian chef whipping up the treats, The TELENA is a little bit bigger and a whole lot bolder than our beloved LEMTOSH. The TELENA is a homage to those who carry traditions, even when far from home.
The TELENA Tortoise with Custom Made Tints™ feature handmade, dip-dyed lenses offered in 10 unique colorways.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The TELENA.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Want to go from indoors to outdoors without switching frames? In five eye-conic, bestselling colorways, The DAHVEN with ROSE+ features lenses that seamlessly transition from Light Rose to Dark Rose - tinted lenses that adapt to your lifestyle. Tint and sunglass all in one!
No need to pray for a sunny day with these iconic frames! Crafted from thick block acetate in rich tonal hues, The DAHVEN brings good fortune—and good looks—wherever you take it.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Sol (2nd Generation) used to sneak out for lunch at Ratners, where its manager Abe meticulously reviewed each customer’s receipt. A nod to the famed eatery’s specialty and Abe’s specs, The KUGEL combines tasteful metal edges and delightful acetate curves, bringing a whole new flavor to the Lower East Side.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The KUGEL.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
The HELDISH is handsome, sleek, and daring. How daring? This SECHEL-shaped aviator has not one, not two, but three top bars. That's one bar for passion, one for zeal, and one for pure style.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Careful now… you just might PLOTZ. Taking cues from the beloved MAZEL, this octagonal stunner blows the bottom out (literally) giving you a bold look with nothin’ to hold it back. Rimless and impossible to contain, The PLOTZ is all finesse, no boundaries. One look and boom, you’re smitten. Hey, we warned ya!
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The PLOTZ.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
We named The BREN for our beloved, longtime employee, Ida Wax, who worked for 40 years at MOSCOT from the 1960s through 1990s. A "Bren" incarnate, she was a firecracker of a woman charismatic and full of energy and an inspiration to everyone who knew and loved her.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The BREN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Like The LEMTOSH, this "brother" from another mother, The BRUDE, shares its same round-square shape, and easy good looks, but is made from a metal acetate combination, and is rivet-free. First seen on brudes, dudes, and sisters in the 1960s, The BRUDE is subtly striking, and features detailed engraving on its bridge and temples.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The BRUDE.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Want to go from indoors to outdoors without switching frames? In four eye-conic, bestselling colorways, The MILTZEN with Amber+ features lenses that seamlessly transition from Light Amber to Dark Amber - tinted lenses that adapt to your lifestyle. Tint and sunglass all in one!
The round, full-vue MILTZEN, first introduced in the 1930s, is eponymously named for our Uncle Heshy, who inexplicably everyone called Uncle Miltzen. And it stuck. So there you go, world... The MILTZEN.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The MILTZEN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Take your eyewear game to the next level with The FEVEL, a design that’s as stylish as it is brilliant. Made from premium acetate and raised diamond rivets, it’s a look so smart you could ace a quiz show, win at chess in three moves, and split an atom all in time for lunch.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The FEVEL.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
A "balebus" is someone who is resolute, indomitable, and steadfast - qualities Great Grandpa Hyman so admired, he "invented" the "word" balebus to "identify" a "balebuster" whenever he saw one. Nearly 100 years later, we Moscots still love us a balebus, but think this frame may be a more appropriate way to "identify" one.
Lookin' for a eyeglass? Shop The BALEBUS.
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We named this frame The GROYSE because it's big. Big on style, big on character, and just plain big. Big, big, big. With its soft round shape, raw gold color, retro, flat beveled edges, and a bridge that sits high. The GROYSE is 1970s all the way. Can you dig?
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The GROYSE.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Want to go from indoors to outdoors without switching frames? In four eye-conic, bestselling colorways, The MILTZEN with Blue+ features lenses that seamlessly transition from Light Blue to Dark Blue - tinted lenses that adapt to your lifestyle. Tint and sunglass all in one!
The round, full-vue MILTZEN, first introduced in the 1930s, is eponymously named for our Uncle Heshy, who inexplicably everyone called Uncle Miltzen. And it stuck. So there you go, world... The MILTZEN.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The MILTZEN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
The uber bold, deeply loyal, attention grabbing KELEV is just like your most trusted companion, here to boost your look. This frame will always have your back... and your face! That's one helluva KELEV.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The KELEV.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Want to go from indoors to outdoors without switching frames? In four eye-conic, bestselling colorways, The MILTZEN with Green+ features lenses that seamlessly transition from Light Green to Dark Green - tinted lenses that adapt to your lifestyle. Tint and sunglass all in one!
The round, full-vue MILTZEN, first introduced in the 1930s, is eponymously named for our Uncle Heshy, who inexplicably everyone called Uncle Miltzen. And it stuck. So there you go, world... The MILTZEN.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The MILTZEN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Born from a love affair with The JASPER, this new version keeps what fans fell for and adds a subtle twist, proving when it’s right, it’s right. Fate had a hand in this one – BISHEART, plain and simple.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The BISHEART.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
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