MOSCOT

MOSCOT Eyewear was established in Lower East Side New York in 1899 by Hyman Moscot. Moscot was an immigrant from Eastern Europe with a background in optometry. He started his company by selling glasses out of pushcart on Orchard Street. After fifteen years in business, he had amassed enough of a following of regulars that he was able to move his business into a retail storefront on 94 Rivington Street. From the beginning, MOSCOT was a family affair, with Hyman’s son, Sol, joining the company at 15 years old. Sol eventually took over the reins from his dad and was responsible for moving the store to Orchard Street. The company remains its headquarters at that location today. MOSCOT continues under the leadership of fourth and fifth-generation Moscots. MOSCOT have continued focusing on the intersection of health care and fashion through glasses and sunglasses. The brand has stores around the world, where you can browse their collection of glasses and sunglasses, as well as chat with an optician.