Founded in New York City in 2020 by Joseph Tallier and his children Julian and Sophie, Denon Eyewear New York designs eyewear that refines familiar silhouettes with carefully considered details. The family-run brand develops its frames in-house, from hand sketches through prototyping, and sells them through more than 300 independent optical practices rather than chain or mass retailers. Denon’s collections include premium sheet-acetate styles and titanium frames designed to weigh under four grams.
North Point EyewearFounded by Eyenavision in 2019, North Point Eyewear designs and handcrafts premium optical and sunglass frames at its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania factory. Its in-house team combines artisan handwork with CAD design and CNC machining, completing more than 40 processes on each frame while supporting customization and collaboration with independent eye-care providers. The collection’s Pittsburgh identity runs deep, with frame names drawn from local bridges and neighborhoods.PITTSBURGH, PA
EyekingEyeking grew from a sunglasses company founded by Zolkind & Sons in a Brooklyn garage in 1955 into a family business now led by fourth-generation members. After moving to Long Island in 1986, it built its reputation around inventive eyewear design and long-running brand partnerships, including Hobie and Under Armour. The company serves retailers and brand partners from its 100,000-square-foot global headquarters.HAUPPAUGE, NY
M Factory USBased in Brooklyn’s Industry City, M Factory makes American-made eyewear by combining precision CNC tooling with traditional handcraft. The company produces eyewear that is handcrafted, injection molded, or assembled in Brooklyn, serving optical and sunwear needs alongside protective and specialty eyewear.BROOKLYN, NY
Williams Eye WorksStaten Island native Chris Williams turned a teenage start in optical work into Williams Eye Works, a family-owned optical shop serving the borough since 1995. Its licensed opticians and optometrists handle complex prescriptions and eye exams, while an in-house lab cuts and inspects lenses on site for quick turnaround. The shop is also known for its unusual attention to fit, including low-bridge eyewear and prescription-ready smart glasses.STATEN ISLAND, NY