MOSCOT NYC Since 1915 Employee Directory
Retail Apparel and FashionNew York, United States201-500 Employees
MOSCOT is a New York City based eyewear brand with a five generation family owned lineage and a long standing reputation in the field. Its origins go back to 1899 when Hyman Moscot arrived from Eastern Europe and began selling eyeglasses from a pushcart on Orchard Street. Today, the company blends its downtown refined aesthetic with deep optical expertise to produce timeless frames, maintaining its identity as a neighborhood optical shop even as it operates globally. Operating within the retail apparel and fashion industry, MOSCOT serves customers worldwide who value craftsmanship and enduring design in eyewear. Its footprint includes shops around the world, reflecting a global brand while staying rooted in its New York City heritage. In 2026, MOSCOT broadened its international presence with a new location in the United Kingdom and a Beak Street store in London, signaling ongoing geographic expansion.