ALEXANDER McQUEEN | BOTTEGA VENETA | eco | FACE A FACE | GUCCI | KENNETH COLE | McQ | MODO | PRODESIGN | PUMA | TOM FORD | WOOW
From high end, exclusive, and luxurious to budget friendly and casual, our curated collection of frames is hand picked to serve our community. Each style, fit, and color is selected with our customers' in mind and how it'll fit into their lives. We pride ourselves on working with vendors who not only put out quality, fashionable products, but also have an eye on their impact in the world to responsibly produce great eyewear.
Known for their haute couture roots, exploring the boundaries of fashion, technique and design, this is a favorite brand of Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge (one of Esther's style icons), it a must have at our store. The British brand is famous for their unbridled, edgy creativity as a prestigious international luxury brand. The frames are characterized by iconic brand elements, such as studs, piercings, and signature McQueen skulls. Each frame is developed by combining fine workmanship, creative vision and impeccable Italian quality finishes. 
Founded in 1921 in Florence, Italy, Gucci is one of the leading brands in the world of high fashion. 2015 marked the inauguration of this new chapter of its history under the guidance of Creative Director Alessandro Michele, who promotes the new contemporary vision of the brand. Gucci represents the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail.
Prodesign has been creating beautiful eyewear with a clean-cut Scandinavian feel for over 40 years. Inspired by their Danish heritage, their designs are innovative, while staying true to functionality and visual expression.
Founded in 1973 by opticians, Prodesign prides itself on being 'eyewear architects' as their creative team are all graduates from the Aarhus School of Architecture. The result are extremely durable frames that are easy to wear and enhances one's personal features. Prodesign frames never fight the face to be the center of attention as they compliment the wearer. See why this is one of our most popular brands! 
We like to introduce McQ to our customers as the little sister/brother of Alexander McQueen, at modest price point, too! It is formally known as the contemporary brand of Maison McQueen and still carries the common spirit, with a subversive attitude. McQ uses the British youth subculture as a reference, combining it with traditionally luxurious workmanship and details. The eyewear collection plays with classic shapes, subverting iconic silhouettes with unexpected textures, color accents, and new lines. |
Bottega Veneta has always been known for quality and artisan excellence since it was founded in Vicenza in 1966. Daniel Lee (at only 30 years old) took over as Creative Director for the historic brand in June 2018 and has since turned it into the "It" brand at the forefront of fashion.
The eyewear collection is handcrafted in Italy and Japan for impeccable quality, weaving in the brand's characteristic leather motif: the Intrecciato. The production process combines traditional methods, the talent of individual craftsmen, and modern technologies to deliver extraordinary craftsmanship and refined details to each piece. 
The iconic American fashion designer has been the recipient of numerous fashion awards, served as creative director at both Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, and is currently the Chairman of the Board of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. His namesake brand was created in 2005 and his eyewear line reflects the brand's core values of innovative, provocative design, attention to detail, and exclusive materials and workmanship. The collection is made in Italy and the signature "T" detail on all frames takes up to 40 steps by hand to create.
Woow (pronounced woo) was created as a collection under FACE A FACE, by designer Pascal Jaulent. It has since grown into its own strong, individual brand.
Inspired by traditional style and casual fashion, Woow is Parisian chic and off-beat with a trendy London feel. The brand speaks with a sense of humor, inserting little messages in the end tips of the temples. Woow frames are distinct, yet wearable, and extremely lightweight, made in Italy with strong materials. Come check out why Woow is one of our favorite brands, and see why our customers love this fun, fresh brand! 
PUMA is one of the world's leading sports brands and is involved in the design, development, sales, and marketing of footwear, clothing, and accessories. For over 65 years, PUMA has been developing performance products for the fastest athletes on the planet and their lifestyle products are inspired by this spirit: Forever Faster.
The eyewear collection represents the balance between high-tech performance, urban cool look, and sporty spirit. All the frames are characterized by lightness, fit, comfort, stability, and protection. PUMA is one of Specs' best selling brands due to fit, style, and a very modest price point. |
Face a Face was created in 1995 by Pascal Jaulent and Nadine Roth. Fabulous, French, high end, and rich in color and expression it inspired by modern art, architecture, and contemporary design. Each frame is uniquely distinct, nonconformist to trends, and and a piece of art. Made in France and Italy with high end and durable materials, the craftsmanship and attention to detail can be seen in each frame.
Founded 30 years ago in NYC, MODO is known for delivering extremely lightweight eyewear with lasting quality. Designs are inspired by architectural precision, contrasts, and the balance of strength, structure, and light.
MODO brings together New York's dynamic spirit, Italian design heritage, and Scandinavian minimalism. Their "Buy a Frame - Help a Child See" pledge has provided comprehensive eye care to over one million children in need through partnership with the Seva Foundation. We are proud to offer MODO for the quality of their frames and their social commitment to the future. 
A creation of parent brand MODO, Eco is all about making a difference by making better choices. Their mission is to use recycled and biobased materials to be sustainable. Metal frames are made from 95% recycled metals and biobased frames are made using castor seed oil, making them light and comfortable. Every pair of sunglasses and clip-on's from Eco are polarized!
Eco partners with Trees for the Future to plant a tree for every frame purchased. To date, they've planted over 2 million trees and counting -- cancelling out over the carbon emissions from 40,000 flights from NY to LA! |