Artsee Eyewear: Designer Frames NYC

I broke my glasses on a Sunday and needed replacements by Monday so I did a Google search and found they were the only one place that could do same day service. So I took a ride down to Artsee which is in the Meatpacking district of Manhattan. After I got to the store I was helped view a bunch of different frames and settled on a perfect pair for me. I like the store a lot, there's no pressure to buy there are lot of different stuff to look at, plastic rims, metal rims and Titanium rims. Once I get over the sticker shock Im going back for those Titanium eyeglasses.

Pros: Nice hi-tech eyeglasses

Cons: A bit pricey but worth it

Posted 07/27/09

I picked up a pair of glasses here about 4 months ago. The service was spot-on. The person who attended to me was very good. I tried on several pairs, but ended up taking their recommendation. Two weeks ago, I took my glasses in for an adjustment (I had dropped them and the left lens was popping out and had been scratched slightly). Right away they worked to correct the problem, but apparently the lenses were not to their liking and so they had them replaced - same day service. I picked them up a couple hours later. Brand new lenses! These things aren't cheap either, as you can tell from some of the other reviews. I too am shocked to read that other patrons received poor service here. Both of my visits have been met with very good service. Highly recommended.

Pros: Selection, service

Cons: A bit pricey

Posted 05/12/08

I can't believe all the reviews I am reading. Artsee is beyond amazing. I love the people, they are true professionals. The sales people are not only extremely knowledgeable in their profession, but they aren't trying to sell glasses to anyone. They really take their time with each customer and devote one on one attention. I bought a few glasses from there - and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. I highly recommend this store to everyone!!

Posted 04/10/08

I have been looking for a place like this for years. I can't pick out my own glasses (because without the prescription in front of me, I can't see the glasses) so want to leave these decisions up to professionals. Once sat next to a man wearing beautiful, subtle, perfectly proportioned glasses. I loved them, complimented him on them, and asked where he got them. He described Artsee to me, and recommended it. He added that he had 70 or 80 pairs of glasses, so I was pretty sure he had done some research. I went the following week. The store has a huge and unusual selection. The owners have a strong eye for shape and color, and will make recommendations (if you want). They help you chose glasses suited to your face/skin/personality. First guy helped me pick out 20 or 30 pairs that we both liked. Second guy narrowed down the choices to two, giving me reasons for and against each pair. Third guy said "those!" and a few days later, voila. Eight months later, they are still great glasses. I get compliments regularly, with much the same reaction as I gave the stranger next to me. They're fairly expensive, but well worth the money. I'm going back this week for another pair, probably sunglasses.

Pros: high quality frames, staff has fabulous eye for beauty, fun place to get a new look

Cons: high cost - maybe not the place to go if you're prone to losing glasses

Posted 01/10/07

I absolutely love this store. The minute you walk in, you realize that you won't be able to find run-of-the-mill glasses here. From classic to super-trendy, you can't go wrong in finding a unique pair of glasses. The staff takes care of you every step of the way, ensuring that your tastes will fit well with your head/face/eyes and won't let you walk out of there with something that doesn't work.

Pros: Unique, one of a kind selections that you won't find on every other passerby on the street.

Posted 10/13/06