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Mott Street Optical
Critics' Pick
52 Mott St.,
New York, NY 10013
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Official Website
Hours
Mon-Sat, 9:30am-7pm; Sun, 9:30am-6:30pm
Nearby Subway Stops
6, J, N, Q, R, Z to Canal St.
Payment Methods
Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Profile
Amid the trays of knockoff handbags and counterfeit sunglasses in Chinatown is this enclave of true designer finds. Names like Dior, Fendi, and Cartier dominate the two long display cases, behind which hovers a blue-shirted army of helpful staffers. The collection favors stylishly thick Elvis Costello–type frames, though there’s a peppering of more sedate wire and frameless options as well. Shades from the likes of Ray-Ban and Calvin Klein can be fitted with prescription lenses, as can the small assortment of swimming goggles. Glasses can be tricked out with Transitions lenses and a variety of scratch-guard and UV-filter coatings, and a certified on-site optician can assist customers in need of an updated prescription.