Moscot Moments

Dear Fellow Dads, As the 5th Generation of my family’s business, I’ve always wondered what the next generation, the 6th Generation, of our business will look like. How can I pass on the torch the way my father did? How will we carry on this eyewear tradition as a family business? I’m sure my father, and his father, and his father’s father all had these same thoughts somewhere along their journey. I continue to wonder and think about the possibilities of what the next generation and the future of our business holds… About 6 months ago my wife and I were blessed with twin girls! And here I am, today, celebrating my first Father’s Day as a dad of two baby girls in New York City. While we’ve all been struggling the past few months during this pandemic, I’ve had the lucky fortune of spending precious time with my babies. I am so grateful for this time with them, watching them grow and supporting my wife as we quickly became a family of 4! Sometimes we are all able to find our own silver lining during hard times. This Father’s Day, I am profoundly grateful to be a dad and I am excited that my girls represent the prospect of our family’s 6th generation in business. Perhaps I’m getting ahead of myself, but the idea that one day I may have some serious girl power in the office inspires me! On my first Father’s Day I am going to do my best to appreciate and live in the moment. As summer is approaching, we all have our sights on sunnier days ahead and there is no doubt that lookin’ sharp on Father’s Day is key, especially for all those new dads out there. With that said, I’m sharing some of my go-to sunglasses that I’ll be rockin’ this Father’s Day and in the city throughout the summer. To all my dads out there, don’t underestimate the power of a pair of classy shades! Keep it real and Happy Father’s Day. Zack Moscot 5th Generation

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Take a dip into these hues and get to know the iconic shades of MOSCOT Blue. From gradient shades to lightweight lenses, see the full spectrum of MOSCOT Blue. While blue tinted glasses have made their way into becoming popular fashion lenses, they also hold a practical function with UV protective lenses. Blue tinted sunglasses can also help to reduce glare in snowy, foggy, or misty conditions by improving contours and color perception. Blue lenses may even boost your mood invoking a calming and relaxing effect. Check out the shades below and see for yourself! All MOSCOT Custom Made Tints™ are available in The LEMTOSH, The MILTZEN, The SHTARKER, and The ZEV, as well as in a number of Clip-On options.  The SHTARKER with Bel Air Blue Tint Bel Air Blue Tint – Our lightest shade is handmade and dip dyed into a pale powder blue. The Bel Air Blue shade is a great indoor eyeglass option for a pop of color all day long! The MOMZA SUN in Cinnamon with Blue Glass Lenses. Shop Here. Mineral Blue Glass Lenses – Our Mineral Blue Glass lenses can be found in several MOSCOT Original SUN frames such as The MOMZA, The MISH, The KAVELL, The LEMTOSH-TT SE, The MILTZEN-TT SE, and The TELENA. Mineral Glass Lenses provide the most optically correct, clearest vision of any material and the Blue colorway doubles down on style. The MILTZEN with Broadway Blue Fade Tint. Broadway Blue Fade Tint – The gradient lens of Broadway Blue Fade packs a punch, melting from vibrant blue to a lighter hue. This tint takes center stage for all day shade. The ZEV with Celebrity Blue Tint.. Celebrity Blue Tint – The bright and bold Celebrity Blue Tint provides a midtone color for the everyday wearer. The medium tone has a warm and optimistic feeling creating a comfortable experience, while simultaneously radiating a sense of fun and lightheartedness. The LEMTOSH with Denim Blue Tint. Denim Blue Tint – Not too dark and not too light, Denim Blue softens into a cool medium tone—just like your favorite pair of jeans. Fading from a darker shade, Denim Blue can be worn as a Sunglass providing protection and style all in one. The ZEV-TT SE SUN with Navy Gradient Lenses. Shop Here. Navy Gradient Nylon Lenses – Exclusively available in the ZEV-TT SUN, these navy gradient lenses are flat and ultralightweight, perfectly poised for a day in the sun.   Get your tint on by visiting MOSCOT.COM or your nearest MOSCOT Shop! Shop Custom Made Tints™ for The LEMTOSH, The MILTZEN, The SHARTKER, The ZEV, The CLIPTOSH, and CLIPZEN here. Have further customization questions? We’re here to help! Contact a MOSCOT frame fit specialist at support@moscot.com or by calling (866) MOSCOTS!

We’ve been making prescription glasses since 1915! Build your frames online MOSCOT.COM in five easy steps and hear from 4th Generation, Dr. Harvey Moscot, and 5th Generation & Chief Design Officer, Zack Moscot, along the way! – Dr. Harvey Moscot: “When you think about it, eyeglasses, if you need them, are the first thing you put on in the morning, and the last thing you take off at night. So it’s a really critical element of your day. Having the right pair, that you are comfortable with, that you see well with, I can’t think of anything else more important.” Step One is to Select A Frame. You can add prescription to any of our glasses, optical or sun! With over 100 years of optical expertise, we understand the importance of a proper fitting frame. Not sure which MOSCOT style is for you? There are a few general guidelines to help you find frames that not only look great but fit well too. Be sure to consider size, face shape, bridge fit, and style in selecting the right frame for your face. Don’t be afraid to mix things up! Zack Moscot: “Most people typically take into consideration their personal sense of style and tastes before selecting a pair of frames. Today, we see that picking a pair of glasses is very much a fashion decision, and whether you want your frame to make a statement or disappear on the face, it’s completely up to you!”   Next, choose your lenses! Begin building your lenses based on prescription type. Choose Single Vision (one focus) for distance, reading, or everyday glasses. Choose Progressive Lenses (multi-focal) to combine all of your vision needs into one pair of glasses. These lenses correct near, intermediate, and distance fields of vision in one lens so you don’t have to switch between multiple pairs. Alternatively, you can add simple magnification to create Reading Glasses with no prescription necessary. Lastly, non-prescription lenses offer style and protection with no vision correction. Did Ya Know? There are several upgrades available to add to your complete pair! Want to go indoor to outdoor without switching your frames? Turn your eyeglasses to sunglasses in minutes with Transitional lenses. Do you wear these in front of a computer? Help to eliminate eyestrain while viewing digital devices by adding Blue Light protection with Digital Relief. Want to make your lenses thinner? Select hi-index for the thinnest lens for prescriptions outside of +/-4.00 to ensure a comfortable fit. You can also pop on a fashion tint in 20 unique colorways with MOSCOT Custom Made Tints™ or simply throw on some shade with a Clip-On Sunglass. After that, add your Prescription. During your checkout process, you can add your prescription information. Enter your prescription manually, send it in later (don’t worry, we’ll send you a reminder!), or we can call your doctor! Fabricated in our NYC Lab Every pair of prescription eyewear is carefully verified and quality controlled in our own MOSCOT Lab by our Licensed Opticians and meet a rigorous standard of excellence. From in-house frame design to final quality control testing - every MOSCOT frame is adjusted, cleaned, and inspected in our New York City labs before it is packaged and shipped to you! Dr. Harvey Moscot: “There’s a real complexity to an eyeglass prescription. Different needs require different lenses, and the proper fabrication of them to exact specification is super important to us. We understand how it needs to be interpreted, and how it needs to be made exactly the way it is written.” Enjoy your new frames! Our MOSCOT Family Members can assist you along the way. Questions on lenses? We’ve got answers! If you’ve ordered prescription glasses with us before, we can look it up! Give us a ring: 1.866.MOSCOTS or Email us: support@moscot.com Dr. Harvey Moscot: “’Your vision is our concern.’ That was my grandfather’s guiding principle—that providing vision and doing the right thing for the customer and giving them the right type of lens for their particular visual condition was paramount. We want everyone to put on a pair of MOSCOTs with their new prescription and say ‘Wow! This is the clearest I’ve ever seen!’”

MOSCOT aviators make an appearance in the May issue of Euroman.

Ahn Jae Hong in The MOMZA Eyeglasses! South Korean actor Ahn Jae Hong was spotted in The MOMZA. The Italian acetate frame features three dot rivets on the front and temples, paddle temples with grips and a geometric wire core. While the award-winning actor opted for the frame in Grey, the MOMZA comes in three additional colorways and two sunglass variations. Craving more MOSCOT? Read on for highlights, celebrity sightings, insider info, & surprise announcements in MOSCOT Moments.  To see other celebrities wearing MOSCOT Eyewear - visit EYE SPY.

Ray Romano in The KIBITS Eyeglasses! Ray Romano wears The KIBITS eyeglasses as Bob Spicer in HBO’s film Bad Education. Available in three colors and two sizes, the comedian, actor, and screenwriter dons the metal specs in Silver. The KIBITS is a handcrafted metal frame featuring a comfortable detailed filigree saddle nose bridge, silicone nose pads, and signature acetate temples tips.   Craving more MOSCOT? Read on for highlights, celebrity sightings, insider info, & surprise announcements in MOSCOT Moments.  To see other celebrities wearing MOSCOT Eyewear - visit EYE SPY.

Timothy Omundson in The NEBB Eyeglasses! Actor Timothy Omundson wears The NEBB as Gregory in season 4 of NBC’s This Is Us. Featuring two dot rivets on the front and temples, a comfortable saddle nose bridge, and real five barrel hinges, The NEBB is handcrafted using Italian acetate. The NEBB is available in 10 colors – including Grey, Crystal, Black, and Tortoise – and as sunglasses.   Craving more MOSCOT? Read on for highlights, celebrity sightings, insider info, & surprise announcements in MOSCOT Moments.  To see other celebrities wearing MOSCOT Eyewear - visit EYE SPY.

Paul Rudd wears The LEMTOSH! Longtime friend of the brand, Paul Rudd, was spotted wearing The LEMTOSH in Netflix’s comedy-drama Living With Yourself. This rounder classic is handcrafted from Italian acetate with diamond shaped rivets on the front and temples, a key hole bridge, and real seven barrel hinges. Available in 21 colorways, and as a sunglass, The LEMTOSH has served as the calling card for generations of creative, thoughtful, free-spirited intellectuals, artistes, and auteurs. Craving more MOSCOT? Read on for highlights, celebrity sightings, insider info, & surprise announcements in MOSCOT Moments.  To see other celebrities wearing MOSCOT Eyewear - visit EYE SPY.

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English singer and songwriter Sam Smith is a fan of The MILTZEN Eyeglasses! No stranger to MOSCOT’s timeless looks, Sam Smith also rocks The LEMTOSH in Blush. Handcrafted using Italian acetate, these round frames are available in 13 colorways — from bold, bright hues like Emerald and Ruby, to classic colors like Black and Tortoise. Featuring two adjoined dot rivets on the front and temples, a key hole bridge, and real three barrel hinges, The MILTZEN — also available in a Sunglass — is an instant hit.   Craving more MOSCOT? Read on for highlights, celebrity sightings, insider info, & surprise announcements in MOSCOT Moments.  To see other celebrities wearing MOSCOT Eyewear - visit EYE SPY.

New York Magazine's The Cut highlights MOSCOT's charitable COVID-19 initiative in round up of fashion brands contribution to Corona Virus Relief. See the full feature here.

With over 100 years and 5 Generations of optical expertise, MOSCOT has been crafting iconic eyewear with each passing decade. From the round metal specsof 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 women at this time, especially with cable temples for added comfort and support. The NACHUS, inspired by the classic round specs worn by 1st Generation Hyman Moscot in the 1920s, are made from metal with Windsor rim-inspired eye wire, detailed filigree, authentic cable temples, and bone colored nose pads. 1930s: Round frame glasses remained quite popular into the ‘30s, this time showing up in acetate variations. The round, full-vue MILTZEN, was first introduced in the 1930s and is still a family favorite of today. Made from acetate with two adjoining dot rivets on the front and temples, a key hole bridge, and real three barrel hinges, The MILTZEN is a round classic. 1940s: In the 1940s, glasses became more than a medical device, and took new form as a fashion accessory. The iconic LEMTOSH stands the test of time with its iconic design and continues to uphold a legacy of its own. This rounder classic style, first introduced in the mid-20th century, has served as the calling card for generations of intellectuals, artistes, and auteurs. 1950s: Popularized in the 1950s, the cat eye became a staple frame shape in eyewear. The subtle curvature of the frame playfully emphasizes the eyes with a unique touch. A cool cat eye with a nod to the 50s, The SHEITLE isn’t shy. Made from color coordinating column rivets and a kaleidoscope of colorways, you may just throw on your SHEITLE and take on a whole new look! 1960s: Thick geometric shapes such as The KELEV, grew in popularity into the ‘60s. The unique beveling on the frame-front and column rivets on the temples provide structure for the Black, Tortoise, and Light Grey acetate used to boost the look. 1970s: The square aviator with a double-bar bridge became the defining eyewear style of the ‘70s. Aviators, while initially designed for pilots, became quite popular, especially with the addition of gradient fashion tints and shades. The SHTARKER with Big Apple Fade Custom Made Tint™ embodies the funky fashion of the 1970s.   1980s: Oversized frames remained in style in the 1980s and even bolder specs emerged in the form of fashionable shapes and colors. The MEGILLAH, made from acetate with square rivets on the temples, no exposed hardware on the frame front, and a saddle bridge was inspired by the frames MOSCOT Orchard Street Shop Manager, Morty wore back in the day. Available in colorways such as Black, Tortoise, and Grey-Brown Fade, The MEGILLAH is a revamped ‘80s classic. 1990s: The ‘90s saw a shift to smaller, minimalist designs, much like the thinner silhouette of The ARTHUR. This frame is based on the shapes of decades past, but with a slimmed down look, a thinner gauge, and a key hole bridge that’s just a bit more business. Available in neutral colors like Mist/Tortoise, Sage, and Tobacco, The ARTHUR packs the ‘90s punch! 2000s: The turn of the millennium inspired futuristic trends with sleek design—much like the demurely flirty essence of The MANGITO. With its unique lines and curves made from beveling on the frame front, The MANGITO transcends time. 2010s: The next decade has brought in new lens adaptations to existing iconic frame styles with Digital Relief lenses. Digital Relief blue light glasses filter out high energy visible light and help to eliminate glare. These blue light glasses can provide a better experience for anyone viewing a digital screen. Take a walk through time and shop MOSCOT frames through the decades!

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 ready-made eyeglasses from a pushcart on Orchard Street on Manhattan's famed Lower East Side. In 1915, MOSCOT’s first Shop opened, and for the past 105 years the MOSCOT Family has become deeply ingrained in the history and evolution of New York City. While now recognized as a global fashion brand, MOSCOT remains, at heart, a neighborhood optical Shop. Working with Cherry Optical Labs, another family-owned independent wholesale optical laboratory, founded by Joe and Lynn Cherry in 1999 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, MOSCOT is focusing on giving back to our emergency medical professionals during this time in a special way. The two, multi-generational, family-owned American companies will provide MOSCOT frames that are fitted with clear lenses that can help to reduce exposure to airborne particles or fluid-borne pathogens from patients. This is also an effort to get healthcare providers solely reliant on their contact lenses into a pair of protective eyeglasses. We received an overwhelming amount of requests and our team is working hard to respond as quickly as we can. We have pledged over $1.5 million worth of eyeglasses (that’s nearly 5,000 pairs!) to front line personnel and could not have done it without your help! Although we have paused on receiving new requests at this time, we are working hard to find different ways to give back to those protecting our communities during this crisis. Please stay tuned, and if you have any questions or concerns, please drop us a line at relief@moscot.com. Thank you, The MOSCOT Family

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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 Optometry, Dr. Harvey Moscot, says: “We all fear what happens to most of us after 40 years old when reading up close gets more difficult and our arms get too short...the normal aging process of presbyopia sets in.” As eyes get older, the lenses gradually lose the ability to flex, making focusing on close objects more difficult. This is a natural sign of aging, and although it cannot be prevented, correction can be found with the use of MOSCOT Ready Readers. Ready Readers contain 2 single vision lenses with the same positive spherical power (in other words, magnification) to relieve the symptoms of presbyopia. MOSCOT Ready Readers offer vision correction for reading newsprint or books, fine print, or menus, as well as for engaging in hobbies that require attention to detail at a close range. Ready Readers are perfect for on-the-go. Make sure to schedule a regular eye exam to keep your eyes happy and healthy! Our favorites include The SAJA, The LUCY, and The MARILYN. Did ya know? You can transform any MOSCOT frame into Ready Readers! Simply pick your frame and add to cart to select your reading power.  

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 1960s, the Grammy Award winning musician has been famed for his fashion sense — more specifically, for his iconic eyewear collection. While hosting the iHeart Living Room Concert for America, Elton John wore The BUPKES with a bright pink Custom Made Tint™. The BUPKES eyeglasses, a combination metal acetate frame, features a classic P-3 shape, no exposed hardware on the frame front, intricate diamond shaped metal texturing, and silicone nose pads. A notable fan of tinted specs, John adds MOSCOT’s BUPKES to his famous collection of frames.   Source.   Craving more MOSCOT? Read on for highlights, celebrity sightings, insider info, & surprise announcements in MOSCOT Moments.  To see other celebrities wearing MOSCOT Eyewear - visit EYE SPY.

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 about a Contact Lens Exam? In general, we recommend regular Comprehensive Eye Exams. Depending on your health history, prescription status, and/or age, we recommend a Comprehensive Eye Exam every 12 - 24 months. Contact lenses wearers should have a Contact Lens Exam every year. 2. What should I expect in a contact lens fitting? Contact lenses are not one size fit all! Our doctors will measure the curvature of the cornea, or front surface of the eye, to ensure the lens properly fits the curve of your eye. A tear film evaluation will ensure the eyes are adequately hydrated and ensure your eyes are in optimal shape for contact lens wear. 3. Why should you not sleep in contact lenses? What happens to the eye? Sleeping with your contact lenses is never a good idea. Even extended-wear contacts approved for overnight wear come with risk of causing eye infections. Leaving contacts in overnight interferes with the oxygen supply to the cornea. This can result in abnormal corneal changes, serious red eyes, and general irritation under the upper eyelids that result in the inability to continue to wear your contact lenses. 4. Do you recommend wearing Blue Light filtering glasses? Over-exposure to high energy blue visible light from computers and other digital devices can lead to symptoms such as eyestrain, headaches, and sleep disruption. Blue Light Filter lenses help to eliminate glare which can provide a better experience for anyone viewing a digital screen. 5. What are the best foods to eat to maintain eye health? Certain nutrients such as zinc, copper, vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein, and beta carotene may reduce the risk of age-related eye health decline. Nutrient-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, carrots, nuts and legumes can help to prevent such decline. And don’t forget your Fish Oils for healthy eyelid gland secretion! 6. Why do I need more than one pair of glasses? Just as you wouldn’t go running in high heels or wingtip shoes, the same goes for wearing your progressive lenses on the computer. Different prolonged visual tasks might require a different lens design for optimal comfort. Also, and on another note, just as you switch up your everyday accessories (scarfs, tie, necklace, belt, etc.) why not switch up your eyewear look too? After all, not every day calls for the same look!   Shop All Optical.

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) that can permanently affect your sight. With 105 years of eye care expertise, Dr. Harvey Moscot’s team of doctors will… 1. Discuss any current issues you are having with your eyes or vision. This includes your visual lifestyle; hours on a computer screen, prolonged close work, etc. 2. Assess your current visual function with your existing glasses. 3. Accurately determine your new eyeglass prescription based on your occupational and lifestyle needs. 4. Examine the health of the front of your eye and determine whether you are producing enough tears (dryness), showing any early signs of cataracts, or any other conditions such as allergies and contact lens over-wear (if applicable) that effect the front tissues of the eyes. 5. Examine the back tissue and most critical part of the eye, aka, the retina. Our doctors can assess your overall heath during this portion of the examination and diagnose, in the early stages, conditions such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol just from viewing the back of your eye! This can be done with or without a dilation as MOSCOT utilizes the latest Optomap Imaging Technology that captures a wide field of view of your retina without eye drops! 6. Take the pressure inside your eye which can help determine risk of developing Glaucoma. 7. Finally, explain all our findings and navigate the different optical lens options that are best for your individual needs. We will make recommendations that will help to improve comfort and protect as well as preserve your vision! Your vision is our concern! Click here to schedule your exam at any of our New York City locations. 

 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 vision, MOSCOT looks back at its past, with a keen eye on the future. Tunde wearing The KAVELL in Black.   The MOSCOT Spring 2020 collection and campaign showcase the family’s 105-year-old heritage with new styles that transcend decades. With an appreciation for the classics, the campaign, captured in multiple mediums, illustrates the perpetual presence of MOSCOT’s downtown DNA and design sensibility. MOSCOT understands that hindsight is foresight, and that is our 2020. Michael wearing The NACHUS in Havana/Antique Tortoise. Lena wearing The ARBITA in Champagne.