For pacesetters in pursuit of "new and updated eyeglasses", visionary designer Selima Salaun's boutiques boast a "wonderful selection" of her signature frames (notably colorful takes on classic shapes) plus models from elite French, Italian and Japanese names; yes, such "great quality" can be "expensive", but the staff's "not pushy" and Sucre sweetens the deal with womenswear, jewelry and...
French eyewear maven Selima Salaun founded Selima Optique in New York in 1993, and now has eight locations around the world. Signature style calls for glasses that are slightly offbeat but always sleek, like the two-tone rectangular Elise frames for women, or the round Warhol-inspired Andy frames for men. Optometrist available Fridays, by appointment.
The glasses mecca for four-eyed fashionistas and wanna-bespectacled bright young things.:
The Scene
Funky, hip and very smart. Antique touches like standing mirrors and wooden cases display glasses in a multitude of styles for any occasion. The salespeople are friendly and...