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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On any given day, Simon, President of the Lower East Side Merchants Association (LESMA), would be outside Katz’s smooth talkin’ with the best of the locals. Like his slick moves and rectangular metal frame, The SHMOOZ ensures effortless, unparalleled style.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The SHMOOZ.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
A Ratner’s regular, 2nd Generation Sol would often pop over for a bite at his favorite eatery. Thanks to Genevieve—the colorful hostess in colorful glasses—Sol always left the diner with a belly full of blintzes (and a few satisfied GREPS!) ready to take on the afternoon rush. From your longtime neighbors who always enjoyed the grub, we send our compliments to the chef!
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The GREPS.
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The AVRAM was born a humble medical device, distributed to the needy as part of Lyndon B. Johnson's famous social reform Revenue Act of 1964. Fifty plus years later, The AVRAM returns, a proud prescription for those in need of a fashion fix.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The AVRAM.
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Fasten your seatbelts for a flight back in time. The SECHEL is ripped right from the faces of daredevil biplane pilots and barnstormers who tore up the skies in the late 1950s. Lucky for you, The SECHEL is just as useful on land.
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Comfortable, well-fitted, durable. The perfect optical frame you’ll overwear (not underwear)! Getcha self a spare pair of The GATKES.
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Downtown DNA meets MOSCOT's Custom Made Tints™... introducing the Pastel Collection in 5 colorful hues.
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.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
The well-rounded MILTZEN, in color! Shop the MOSCOT Monochrome collection featuring three frames and 28 color-coordinating shades.
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!
Tony, the porter, ran all kinds of errands around town for Sol. Weaving between traffic and pedestrians on his bicycle, his perfectly circular specs with acetate cable temples that wrapped around the ears never SCOOCH’d off his face!
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The SCOOCH.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Downtown DNA meets MOSCOT's Custom Made Tints™... introducing the Pastel Collection in 5 colorful hues.
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!
SHINDIG BLACK WITH CUSTOM MADE TINTS™
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Unit price perSHINDIG BLACK WITH CUSTOM MADE TINTS™
From 13,500.00 THB
Unit price perAfter 100+ years in the Lower East Side, we're no stranger to the cast of characters that show face at a New York City SHINDIG. These rectangular retro style specs feature a robust guestlist of colorways and signature Custom Made Tints™ that keep the party going from day to night. Groovy, baby!
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The SHINDIG.
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Hyman's son-in-law Hal (aka, his "aidim") was a nice enough cat, but his work ethic was, well...non-existent. So after a brief stint behind the Orchard Street counter, Hyman encouraged Hal to pursue "other opportunities." Hyman felt guilty. Hal was never happier. We named this frame to honor all The AIDIMs out there, and the father-in-laws who've sent them on their way.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The AIDIM.
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Named for our strapping and unconventional uncle, Uncle Zulu Pushkin (yes, that's his real name), who was a runner for a famed New York bookie back in the day. The ZULU recreates the ubiquitous American Optical Pilot frame made famous in the 1940s. This square-shaped frame is strong and sturdy so it can really take a beating urban or otherwise, if you catch our drift.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Great Aunt Ruth used to always say, "You are the glick of my heart," to indicate someone or something she loved. Odd? Perhaps...but, with attributes of The LEMTOSH, The MILTZEN, and The ZOLMAN all rolled into one, we're pretty sure you'll love The GLICK enough to make #YouAreTheGLICKofMyHeart not odd at all.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The GLICK.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Downtown DNA meets MOSCOT's Custom Made Tints™... introducing the Pastel Collection in 5 colorful hues.
A smart-aleck and troublemaker indeed, Jack was the neighborhood kid always up to no good. A momma's boy at heart, Jack was strong-willed and smart, but never seemed to be where he said he would be. While named after the kid you gotta keep an eye on, The MOMZA will make it hard to look away!
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
The JACOB perfectly recreates the Air Force Pilot Sunglass first made famous in the 1940s. There's a reason this easy to wear, casual, good-looking frame's popularity has not just endured, but soared over the decades - it makes everyone look hot. Really hot. We promise.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The JACOB.
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 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!
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!
With its big square shape, added height, and gold Clip-on with top bar, The SCHLEP is so good looking, and looks so hot on, people will be lining up to schlep your sh...stuff.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The SCHLEP.
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 seven eye-conic, bestselling colorways, The DOLT 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!
Cut from thick block acetate and featuring raised diamond rivets, this frame may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but it is the thickest and goodest! Don't let the name fool ya! The DOLT is a smart choice. Trust us.
Lookin' for a eyeglass? Shop The DOLT.
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Sometimes it’s the sweetest of styles that pack the most punch! The ZISSEL, with its raw cuts, sharp silhouette, and bold personality proves that point. A little loud and impossible to ignore – this frame doesn’t ask for attention, it commands it. So go ahead, underestimate it… we dare ya!
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The ZISSEL.
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Everyone’s heard of Sol’s friend Benny – chewing everyone’s ear off with stories they simply couldn’t escape. You’d bump into him on the street and end up captivated for hours. Loud, proud, and slightly crazy in all the right ways, The MINGLE does all the talkin’ for ya!
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The MINGLE.
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We cannot (would not!) tell a lie, The ZOGAN is one helluva good frame. Inspired by the likes of Buddy Holly and other 50s era fashion icons, this style is a multigenerational crowd pleaser. No smoke and mirrors here.
Lookin' for an Eyeglass? Shop The ZOGAN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
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. The MILTZEN Crystal with Custom Made Tints™ features handmade, dip-dyed lenses offered in six unique colorways.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The MILTZEN. Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The MILTZEN SUN, The CLIPZEN, or The CLIPZEN with Custom Made Tints™.
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 LEMTOSH 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!
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.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Ezra ran the busiest fruit stand in the Essex Street Market, but that didn't stop his daily visits to GREAT Grandpa Sol to trade crisp Granny Smith apples for the pair of eyeglasses he coveted. It took quite a few bushels for Ezra to pay for these classic, WWII era spectacles, but eventually he took care of his debt, while simultaneously proving that an apple a day does not, in all cases, keep the doctor away.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The EZRA.
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Mirror, mirror, on the wall: how is this frame unique from ‘em all? When looking at the horizon it helps you to see, while also a winning prize when playing the lottery. A riddle itself yet the answer to this one, The KASH takes the cake for both optical and sun!
Lookin' for an Eyeglass? Shop The KASH.
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 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!
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!
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