MOSCOT ORIGINALS™ EYEGLASSES
Inspired by the Moscot family archives, our classic eyeglasses and classic glasses celebrate timeless design with the authentic style of decades past. The MOSCOT ORIGINALS™ collection features classic spectacle frames with period details, traditional hardware, and high-quality lenses—offering true classic eyewear.
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MOSCOT ORIGINALS™ EYEGLASSES
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Picture this, it’s August 1973 and you’re walking down Orchard Street with a boombox on your shoulder and shades covering your eyes. The Lower East Side is full of bustling sidewalks, street performers, grit, and real edge…
You’re keeping your cool, while working up a SHVITZ. Life is good.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The SHVITZ SUN.
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Zesty, zealous…sometimes a bit zany, this one’s named for Abe Zindik, a local L.E.S. resident and professor at Brooklyn College. Made from thick block acetate with detailed beveling on the front and temples, this style is perfect for the class clown and book worm alike. No matter how you wear it, The ZINDIK’s got you covered from Abe to Z.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The ZINDIK SUN.
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Back in the days of yore, when the Lower East Side was more rough and tumble than cocktails and tapas, MOSCOT's resident optometrist, Dr. Richard Fleisig, aka "Dr. Zetz," did double duty: provided excellent eye care to patients, and punched (hence his moniker) bad guys tasks that were (almost always) mutually exclusive. Like Dr. Zetz, this strong, sturdy frame is a knockout.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The ZETZ SUN.
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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 a sunglass? Shop The BREN SUN.
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From YUTZ to KLUTZ… and now, The UTZ. Don’t get annoyed – we couldn’t help ourselves. Sure, the name might bring to mind someone who’s a little clumsy or a little pesky, but there’s nothin’ dopey about this frame. With a silhouette that’s sharp, stylish, and anything but bothersome, The UTZ proves that even a tease can be timeless. Consider this your not-so-gentle nudge into standout style.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The UTZ SUN.
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Don’t let the name fool ya! The MIZER may sound like it pinches pennies, but man is it loaded with style. Inspired by Samuel Kaufman, a true-blue Lower East Side regular known for hagglin’ hard and never leavin’ without a good deal, this frame is bold, built to last, and worth every cent. A smart pick for folks who know value when they see it!
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The MIZER SUN.
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While known as the black sheep of the family, Sol’s brother, Sam, was loved just the same. A bit of a rebel with a strong sense of self, when it came to matters of the family business, he fit in like a square peg to a round hole. Mirroring the rounded edges of this square-shaped frame, we made The MESHUG should you need a reminder to stand out.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The MESHUG SUN.
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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.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The TRAIF SUN.
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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 a sunglass? Shop The BRUDE SUN.
Fun fact: use The ARTHUR CLIP if you want a Clip-on. Yes - we mean ARTHUR CLIP!
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Inspired by Dr. Noel, the longtime principal of Seward Park High School just two blocks from our Lower East Side Shop, who lit up both his classroom and our space, this style carries a quiet confidence and undeniable warmth. It’s a frame that brightens every room it enters – no lesson plan required.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The LIKTIG SUN.
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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 a sunglass? Shop The KLUG SUN.
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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 a sunglass? Shop The KUGEL SUN.
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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 a sunglass? Shop The GROYSE SUN.
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Antonio was a MOSCOT porter around Sol’s time in the Shop. As reliable as he was tough (read: very), he was surprisingly refined when it came to repairing the delicate equipment behind the counter. Much like the casual yet detailed structure of this chunky frame, this good-looking GOOLAH won’t disappoint.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The GOOLAH SUN.
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Fresh off the boat from Cuba, Luis Mendoza made his mark on Orchard Street every holiday season in the 50s. Dressed in his colorful guayaberas and wrap-around frames as loud as his laugh, Luis was impossible to miss – and even harder to resist. Whether it was the ladies or the fellas, everyone was down to SHTUP!
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The SHTUP SUN.
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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 a sunglass? Shop The PLOTZ SUN.
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Back in the ’70s on Orchard Street, Sundays meant the street was closed, crowds formed, and undercover cops quietly worked the scene, keeping an eye on three-card Monty. One of them, Alex Bonilla, wore this iconic aviator style. Equal parts observant and unassuming, The MINYAN blends in while seeing everything – proof that there’s strength in numbers and style in staying sharp.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The MINYAN SUN.
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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 sunglass? Shop The BALEBUS SUN.
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Meet The DIBBIK – a restless spirit with unfinished business. And that business is round. Perfectly round metal, finished with just the right acetate accents, this frame refuses to cut corners. A little mischievous and hard to shake, The DIBBIK proves some shapes don’t rest until they’re done just right.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The DIBBIK SUN.
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The SHMECKEL knows exactly what it’s doing. Confident curves, undeniable presence, and a wink that lingers just long enough to make you blush, this frame doesn’t play it safe – it plays to win. When you’ve got this much swagger, why hide it?
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The SHMECKEL SUN.
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It was never a SHONDA when Ronda came by the Shop! Often captivating the MOSCOT Staff with her stories of travel and unique fashion sense, this longtime customer wore her big glasses and bigger personality to perfection. We’re proud to introduce The SHONDA in Ronda’s hona’!
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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 a sunglass? Shop The BISHEART SUN.
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There’s nothing bashful about this frame. Confident, bold, and fully self-aware, it owns the room and leaves the awkwardness at the door. Consider the name a joke… the style is dead serious.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The SHANEKITE SUN.
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