The 1990s
The 1990s saw the rise of technological advances that shaped pop culture and set the stage for the digital age. Minimalist styles dominated, with a focus on casual, effortless looks like grunge and streetwear.
The 1990s
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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 a sunglass? Shop The SHMOOZ SUN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
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 cut above the rest, The MOYEL takes heritage craft into the 21st century. Pair the vintage-esque frame with colorful Custom Made Tints™ and you’ll have a striking style to last generations.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The MOYEL SUN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
A cut above the rest, The MOYEL takes heritage craft into the 21st century. Pair the vintage-esque frame with colorful Custom Made Tints™ and you’ll have a striking style to last generations.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The MOYEL.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
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.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
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 an eyeglass? Shop The SHTUP.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
"Genug iz genug!" Uncle Heshey would declare every day "8pm sharp" ready to close up Shop. When it comes to The LEMTOSH there's no such thing as closing time, so 5th Generation, Zack Moscot, got to work creating its leaner twin. With a silhouette that stays true to the timeless, clean lines of our beloved LEMTOSH, we're absolutely sure you will never get enough of The GENUG!
Fun fact: use The ARTHUR CLIP if you want a Clip-on. Yes - we mean ARTHUR CLIP!
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
After 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 a sunglass? Shop The SHINDIG SUN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
After 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.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Strawberry fields and yellow submarines your thing? Slip on The SIDNEY and you'll be transported back to the days of peace, love and bell bottoms, only with better hair. Made from acetate with two dot rivets on the front, a saddle bridge, and a three barrel hinge.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Broome Street’s Happiness Deli owner, Mohammed, has been serving tuna wraps and good looks since the 1980s. Fun fact: this is the spot where Joel (3rd Generation) regularly grabbed lunch for the team. An homage to Mohammed’s classy round frames. The KANAKA lets you take Happiness to-go!
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The KANAKA SUN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Broome Street’s Happiness Deli owner, Mohammed, has been serving tuna wraps and good looks since the 1980s. Fun fact: this is the spot where Joel (3rd Generation) regularly grabbed lunch for the team. An homage to Mohammed’s classy round frames. The KANAKA lets you take Happiness to-go!
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The KANAKA.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
After 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.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Forget what you’ve heard about The SMENDRIK down the block! With a sturdy construction of striped metal skiving, titanium nose pads, and acetate temple tips, this subtly striking SMENDRIK is real deal design.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The SMENDRIK SUN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Forget what you’ve heard about The SMENDRIK down the block! With a sturdy construction of striped metal skiving, titanium nose pads, and acetate temple tips, this subtly striking SMENDRIK is real deal design.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The SMENDRIK.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
It doesn't get any more cool and classic than this - the perfectly round ZOLMAN is great Grandpa Sol's frame. Yes, that great Grandpa Sol. As we said, cool and classic. Fun fact: Zolman was Sol's name on his birth certificate.
The ZOLMAN is crafted from real Italian acetate, available in 6 colorways. This round silhouette is offers a comfortable, tailored fit. Designed for everyday wear, it delivers iconic style with all-day comfort.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The ZOLMAN SUN or The ZOLMAN CLIP.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
It doesn't get any more cool and classic than - this the perfectly round ZOLMAN is great Grandpa Sol's frame. Yes, that great Grandpa Sol. As we said, cool and classic. Fun fact: Zolman was Sol's name on his birth certificate.
ZOLMAN Black with Custom Made Tints™ are handmade, dip-dyed lenses offered in 9 different colorways.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The ZOLMAN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
This frame is based on The LEMTOSH silhouette, but with a slimmed down look, a thinner gauge, and a key hole bridge that's just a bit more business. They say not to mix business with pleasure, but we couldn't help ourselves.
The ARTHUR is crafted from real Italian acetate, available in 10 colorways. This square silhouette is offered in three sizes for a comfortable, tailored fit. Designed for everyday wear, it delivers iconic style with all-day comfort.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The ARTHUR SUN and The ARTHUR CLIP.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
This frame is based on The LEMTOSH silhouette, but with a slimmed down look, a thinner gauge, and a key hole bridge that's just a bit more business. They say not to mix business with pleasure, but we couldn't help ourselves.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The ARTHUR.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Whenever he had an extra buck and a little break, Uncle Heshy loved to play the horses at the OTB on Delancey. Always a fan of circular specs and a locked-in favorite, we bet The PUPIK would be Uncle Heshy's next winning pick!
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 NEBB, The HYMAN and The LEMTOSH, you'll love The EMIS, a 1950s frame that shares its DNA with each. A tad thinner and featuring uniquely shaped column rivets, good genes have done The EMIS good. Made from acetate with column rivets on the front and temples, a saddle bridge, and a five barrel hinge.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Add a splash of aromatic acetate, a dash of savory metal, and stir it all together into a reverse Windsor rim… Introducing the light-bodied MiMOSHA. Oi vey! We mean MOSHA. Hold the next glass please.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The MOSHA SUN.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Add a splash of aromatic acetate, a dash of savory metal, and stir it all together into a reverse Windsor rim… Introducing the light-bodied MiMOSHA. Oi vey! We mean MOSHA. Hold the next glass please.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The MOSHA.
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Aunt Rosie was bright, complimentary, and always finding the silver lining in life's challenges. Her cheerful optimism was so influential, that the family would often remind one another to look at life through Aunt Rosie Colored Glasses. Just like Aunt Rosie's kindness and heart, this frame's design sensibility is pure GOLDA.
Lookin' for a sunglass? Shop The GOLDA SUN.
Fun fact: use The CLIPZEN if you want a Clip-on. Yes - we mean CLIPZEN!
Every MOSCOT frame comes with a MOSCOT case, Tote Bag, and a MOSCOT Minitrunk! That’s what we call Good Stuff!
Aunt Rosie was bright, complimentary, and always finding the silver lining in life's challenges. Her cheerful optimism was so influential, that the family would often remind one another to look at life through Aunt Rosie Colored Glasses. Just like Aunt Rosie's kindness and heart, this frame's design sensibility is pure GOLDA.
Lookin' for an eyeglass? Shop The GOLDA.
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 a sunglass? Shop The JARED SUN.
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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