Moscot was founded by my great-grandfather, Hyman Moscot. He moved to New York from Eastern Europe at the beginning of the twentieth century. It was a time where merchants were still selling glasses on trolleys and their sole purpose was for vision correction. It was my grandfather who put the business into a store and when the business was passed onto my father in the 1950s, my brother and I came into contact with the industry. We had taken part in the glasses assembling process and it became a big part of our lives. After I have graduated in the 1980s, I have decided to devote all my time into this career. Up until now, we have established three branches in New York. For people who have heard of Moscot, they will describe us as timeless and professional.


Moscot glasses do not abide to any restriction nor rule established by the modern trend, just like the Wing Tip shoes and Denim, which they have already become timeless and iconic items. Moscot will continue to produce these antique models as we believe it is important to preserve the original elements to our designs. Like the Moscot Original Metal Series that we have released just this year, the material feels very different from our traditional models but we manage to keep our products’ initial attributes in it.

4. Did you encounter any difficulty when you first took over the management of Moscot?

I would say none. The fact is that I love this industry too much, and I feel like the related knowledge and capacity runs in our family. I love to share my family values with others. I can feel the quality and materials of a pair of glasses by just putting my hands onto them. Between appearance and functionality, I think the latter is much more important.


For a glasses designer, they must have a certain degree of concentration, be inspired by the surroundings. For example, by having a variety of people with different interests and backgrounds will add new ideas and elements to the brand. Moscot is gradually becoming a Lifestyle brand, but we prefer to be recognized as the professional optometrists. Despite of what the changes might be in the future, the brand will continue to be recognized as timeless, professional and fun.


6. What is your perspective/insight on the Asian glasses market and industry?

Not many people have heard about Moscot when it was first introduced in Hong Kong. Fortunately, our brand is recognized and well-received by Visual Culture and our supporters continue to increase. The Moscot plastic glasses frame has grown popular in the Asian market and South Korea is our brand’s second largest consumers in the world.

Whether it is traditional myopia or sunglasses; it has transformed from being a visual correcting tool into a fashion accessory. People tend to make visual contact when they first meet, and the first impression tend to base on what kind of glasses you wear. 

8. What do you think is the most important in a pair of glasses?

Quality is always our first priority and we have century-old of experience to ensure that every detail is well made. As I said before, it represents a person’s personality and preferences, so one must find a pair that fits his/her facial outline and he/she feels comfortable in.
 

It is a great honor to be able to attract people from the creative industries to the store, such as for the latest Heavy Metal series. Although the collection was not initially designed for the people in this genre, but the related artists are still willing to gather at New York and participate in the advertising photoshoot, it was indeed a very interesting experience.

10. Moscot Music in New York has attracted and gathered a group of musicians giving out acoustic performances. Will Moscot have any other project similar to this in the near future?

Personally, I love music. I enjoy composing songs and playing the guitar in my leisure time. However, New York’s Lower East Side does not have many places that allow musician to publish their work; that is why I hope to use some of our space to encourage emerging musicians to share their music.

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