Sure, the cheerleaders at school were dumb hot, but they were just that—dumb! If you were smart like us, you snuck off to the library during class to talk to the nerdy chick with glasses. Not only was she sexy on the low, she helped us with our homework. And who hasn’t fantasized about getting it on in between the shelves on the second floor? Exactly. That’s why Fetish Friday is here to share our love for the pretty ladies who rock glasses.
Yesterday we dropped a “Cut & Show” video that profiles one of our favorite eyewear brands, Moscot (click here if you missed it), but our love of fine frames goes back for years. Lisa Loeb had us sprung in the ’90s, and even Sarah Palin made us think twice about black-rimmed lenses last year. Visually impaired? No problem. Specs aren’t just for squares anymore. Check out our list of the 10 hottest celebrities who wear glasses…
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Our in-depth style video series Cut & Show has taken you inside the operations of some of our favorite apparel brands, from Public School to Lupe Fiasco’s Trily & Trully line. But for the latest installment, we decided to focus in on one of the world’s most amazing accessory brands, Moscot Eyewear and Eyecare.
This family-run business has some serious history, starting with hand-made glasses on a push-cart in 1915. Since then they’ve grown into one of the smartest eyewear brands in the game, which is why we regularly feature them in the pages of Complex. For our video, the company’s current President, Kenny Moscot, was kind enough to take us on a tour of their operation and break down their rich roots. Watch the latest “Cut & Show” below…
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Choosing frames to fit your face can be tricky. Trendy sunglasses come in a range of styles and designs, so we put together a guide to help you find the perfect pair. Knowing your face type is the first step. Sunglasses should be worn to scale with your face but also contrast its shape. Find out how to choose the best frames for your face shape below…
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MOSCOT (our eyewear brand of the year 2008) has come a long way since patriarch Hyman Moscot started slinging eyeglasses from a puschart down on NYC's Lower East Side back in the early 1900s. Today, with fourth generation MOSCOT-ians Kenny and Dr. Harvey Moscot running the ship, each of the company's locations (Orchard Street, 14th Street and Forest Hills) feature over 1000 frames from top-notch eyewear and sunglass designers.
Besides the company's bread and butter Originals line that focuses on vintage inspired eyewear, MOSCOT recently launched Spirit, a new range that mixes the elements of Originals with a new-school twist. In addition to the great selection, shoppers are able to take advantage of MOSCOT's on-site eye-care services like routine check-ups and visual examinations. Consider them Sunglass Hut on cool steroids. Read on for some standout frames and location info…
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Known for its innovative style and lightweight metal frames, MYKITA released a book last week in Paris entitled 5 to celebrate its 5th year. The Berlin-based brand has also revamped its first aviator Rolf sunglasses with a luxury platinum coating. These Platinum Pilots are limited edition, handmade pieces that will accompany each copy of the book, which includes the MYKITA history and information about the factory development of its flat-sheet metal eyewear. It also features five artists'illustrator Tina Berning, David Krippendorff, and photographers Florian Kolmer, Peter Langer and Otello Annigoni 'who offer their own interpretations of the MYKITA brand.
See below for a sampling of MYKITA’s Platinum Collection as well as pictures of its store in Berlin…
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Wearing sunglasses at night is plain dumb, and the big black frames of the ’80s is officially played out. Folks like Spike Lee and Josh Hartnett (pictured above) show how to smarten up with a more scholarly look, the tortoise shell frame style. They’re light-weight, unique (unlike Gazelles without the lens), and according to the Chinese, turtles are sacred and bring good luck. Can’t go wrong there. Take a peek at four brands that will help you see the light below.
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