Moscot

MOSCOT
Family business
Founded New York City, United States (1915)
Founder Hyman Moscot
Headquarters New York City, United States
Products Eyewear and sunglasses
Owner Kenny and Harvey Moscot
Website www.moscot.com

Moscot is a New York City luxury eyewear company.

History

The company was founded by family patriarch Hyman Moscot, who arrived from Eastern Europe via Ellis Island in 1899 and began selling ready-made eyeglasses from a pushcart on Orchard Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, finally opening a shop on Rivington Street in 1915.[1][2] In 1951, Hyman's son Sol moved the shop to its current location on Orchard Street.[3] The company, currently run by fourth generation Moscot siblings, Kenny and Dr. Harvey Moscot, has two stores in Manhattan, with their branded eyewear sold at stores worldwide.[4] Their clientele includes celebrities such as Johnny Depp, Sting, Lance Armstrong, Kanye West, Kiefer Sutherland, Renée Zellweger, Denzel Washington and Mary-Kate Olsen.[1][5]

In the spring of 2008, Moscot teamed up with fashion designer Chris Benz for a limited edition run of 4 special colors for the classic Nebb frame. Only 200 were available, each numbered for authenticity. Just recently, Moscot announced a new frame in honor of actor and longtime customer Justin Theroux.

Moscot Eyecare also provides patients with comprehensive eyecare services.

Currently their frames are handmade in China.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Moscot’s on the Hudson". Time Out New York. 2007-11-23. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
  2. ↑ "Moscot launches new styles". Market Wire (New York). 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
  3. ↑ "Get Framed". Refinery 29. 2008-02-14. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
  4. ↑ "Brand profile". complex.com. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
  5. ↑ "Legendary Optical Shop Looks to the Future". Jewish Daily Forward. 2008-07-09. Retrieved 2009-03-12.

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Coordinates: 40°43′7.61″N 73°59′23.2″W / 40.7187806°N 73.989778°W