New York City · Since 1981

Robert Marc

Madison Avenue independent. Architectural frames from a NYC optician turned designer.

The House

Robert Marc — the story.

Robert Marc built his reputation as one of New York's great independent opticians, with a run of Madison Avenue boutiques that became a destination for clients who wanted eyewear treated as seriously as tailoring. The house collection grew out of that optician's-eye view: frames designed by someone who has fitted thousands of faces.

The design language is architectural New York — clean lines, considered proportions, sophisticated two-tone laminations and muted colorways that read as texture rather than statement. Frames are produced in premium acetates and titanium with Japanese-level finish work.

It's a collection for the client who wants something clearly designed, clearly independent, and completely wearable — the frame equivalent of a perfectly cut blazer.

Signature Piece

What we'd put on your face first.

Any of the two-tone laminated rectangles or pantos — shapes that flatter in the mirror and photograph even better.

Why we carry it

The shop's take.

Because the optician-turned-designer pedigree shows. These frames fit beautifully out of the tray, and the NYC design sensibility travels well to the island.

In the cases

Robert Marc on the floor.

In context

Robert Marc in the world.

Try them in person

Come walk the floor.

Every Robert Marc frame in our collection is here to be tried on. Walk in during open hours, or book a personal-shopping appointment for the full experience.

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