The Monocle Order Opens in Williamsburg

The Monocle Order http://www.monocleorder.com/, an online member's club for eyewear lovers,  has officially opened their flagship showroom in Williamsburg.

The Monocle Order curate and hand pick the world’s finest and best independent designer frames from around the globe including Illesteva, Retro Super Future, Thierry Lasry, L.G.R, Waiting for the Sun, Andy Wolf, RVS by V, Blood and Tears and many more. 

The showroom is located at 5 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY

"Green" Glasses: Green Frame Collection

Michael Zargari is celebrating his twentieth anniversary as a leading optician in New York and Los Angeles. Always an innovator, he has just launched a fashion-forward green frame collection of prescription glasses for just $99, including premium anti-reflective shatter resistant prescription lenses and free shipping.

The Woodworks Collection was inspired by Michael’s love of nature and desire to create a product that delivers a daily elegance to the wearer in keeping with his green philosophy. The innovative design combines the richness of natural bamboo with the beauty and durability of recyclable acetate. He added Japanese spring hinges for an incredibly comfortable fit.  

 

http://www.retroeyeworks.com/woodworks/

Feb 22 - Mar 14: ROBERT MARC EYEWEAR WINTER SALE

ROBERT MARC EYEWEAR WINTER SALE
Monday February 22nd ~ Sunday March 14th

The Robert Marc Eyewear winter sale offers 50% savings on select optical and sun styles for men and women from designer Robert Marc. Also included in the sale will be designs by Lunor, Blinde and Oakley.

Over the years, Robert's creations have turned up everywhere from the most fashionable metropolitan streets and designer runway shows to major motion pictures and television productions.

Locations:

• 190 Columbus Avenue (between 68 & 69), 212-799-4600
• 400 Madison Avenue (between 47 & 48), 212-319-2900
• 551 Madison Avenue (between 55 & 56), 212-319-2000
• 782 Madison Avenue (between 66 & 67), 212-737-6000
• 1046 Madison Avenue (between 79 & 80), 212-988-9600
• 1300 Madison Avenue (between 92 & 93), 212-722-1600
• 386 Bleecker Street (at Perry), 212-242-6668
• 436 West Broadway (between Spring & Prince), 212-343-8300

Hours: Call store for business hours
Payment Type: American Express, Mastercard, Visa or cash

Mott Street: Do Girls Make Passes at Guys With Glasses?

THIS IS GSNYC'S 1,000TH POST!  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!

Always seeing the deals...Nancy Brenner reports:

Rhianna's ex Chris Brown sports specs in his new video "Crawl." Dapper dudes Justin Timberlake, Johnny Dep and Jay-Z are all gaga over glasses - so where can you score a hot pair without scorching your wallet? Head to Mott Street where several spots offer a wide range including Prada, Dolce & Gabanna, Lafont and too many to name.

Didn't have a clue that the nabe famous for Fendi fakes was home to these shops? Neither did I. You don't have to wait for a sale, or scour coupon websites or even ask for a discount, most shops will offer you one. No huge pressure to buy. No attitude. The Mao Chang Vision Center was spot-on in selections that flatter your features, coloring and size. Most pairs are ready in two hours, so you have time to savor the area's gastronomic delights and pick up inexpensive colorful chopsticks at one of the many souvenir shops dotting this narrow thoroughfare.
Three stores to scout:

• Mao Chang Vision Center, 72 Mott Street
• Mott Street Optical, 52 Mott Street MottOptical.com (also in Flushing)
• Eye Solutions, 33 Mott Street (also in Brooklyn)

I Need to Wear Some Glasses Like DMC

After years of trying out new and different contact lenses I finally did the right thing and went to a proper opthamologist. Long story short, he figured out my vision problems, gave me an accurate prescription and sent me off to Leonard Opticians in the west 50s. After trying on at least 20 frames, I decided upon (with resounding support from the fine folk at Leonard) these Paul Smiths, which were coincidentally also 50% off retail.

My quest towards going "Full Fey" continues...