Anne & Valentin

This is the #1 place in the city for glasses. I’ve been wearing glasses all my life, and the care and attention provided by the staff there is truly astonishing. Plus, they are cool people with great aesthetic judgment about what looks good on you and what doesn’t. I have progressives, which is always a tricky thing for someone for whom a slight adjustment can be the difference between clarity and ²⁰⁄₂₀. I’ve had trouble with other places in the past, who couldn’t get it right. But Anne et Valentin — especially Raymona, who really, really knows her stuff and is an absolutely outstanding optician — stuck with me and helped me until they got me into a style of lens that worked for me. Laura was also incredibly helpful and truly wonderful. So long as Raymona is there, I will be a customer of Anne and Valentin for life. I brought my friend from CA there and she bought 2 of their frames — they are outstanding in quality and design. So come here both for top-​notch frames, helpful aesthetic advice, and first-​rate lens service. And if you have tricky progressives, this is the place! Ask for Raymona!

Their glasses are so stylish, particularly for people with very strong prescriptions and thick lenses such as myself! I have worn a pair of Anne & Valentin glasses for about 8 years and didn’t want to give them up because they were so small. I recently purchased another pair from them that I love.

The store has a great selection of cool frames. I went with a specific brand in mind and I know what I like when I see it, so I did not need much consultation, though they are very eager to provide that. Very long story short, I chose a pair and needed several visits for the perfect fit. In the end the frames required a custom adjustment by reshaping the bridge. They were committed to my complete satisfaction and the level of customer service was beyond anything I have experienced in ages. The Managing Partner himself took personal charge and saw everything through to the end. I will gladly recommend them to anyone looking for great frames, and great service. Anne et Valentin on Price Street is a real gem and they are my new go-​to source for my eyewear.

I purchased my frames at the Smith street location in Brooklyn a couple of months ago. Gabriel helped me over the course of a couple of days. He was very patient, knowledgeable, and honest when helping me choose a style that best suited me. This was truly first class service. I fell in love with the brand, and the process, but the service I received from Gabriel was definitely the deciding factor for me. Love my frames. Highly recommended!!!

Wonderful selection, great service. I recently bought a pair of glasses, only to find out a few weeks later that i needed a stronger prescription. It turned out that they have a 3 month guarantee (which I didn’t know about) and they replaced the lenses for free.

Anne et Valentine has a wide selection of beautiful, unique frames and expert service.
I was greeted by Scott and invited to sit. I explained to him my preferences in terms of shapes, colors and the aesthetic I was after.
Scott, then selected 10 or so frames for me to try that met my stated preferences. One pair of frames was more beautiful than the next. Immediately I knew that I was going to have a hard time choosing-​a great predicament to be in. He then brought more choices based on how I responded to the ones I tried.
(They do have some glasses and sunglasses on the walls that you can browse, but this is more of a one-​on-​one service experience tailored specifically to you where they pull frames from their many drawers to suit you. This shopping experience may not be what you are used to, but I liked it and highly recommend it.)
I also asked Scott to pick out some frames for me to try that he thought might look flattering on me in shapes or colors or styles I hadn’t considered. He’s got a good eye (pun intended!)
Scott was very enjoyable to work with. He listened, was gracious and patient. (It took me a while to decide as there were so many lovely choices.)
I hadn’t intended to buy sunglasses, but I did. I couldn’t resist. Scott only had to show me one pair, which I loved. After helping me find the right eyeglass frames he understood my preferences.
Everyone one I know comments and compliments me on my new glasses and sunglasses. Strangers comment on them too.
I will shop here again, and maybe never go anywhere else again. I wish I’d found out about Anne et Valentine years ago. I was very impressed-​spectacular merchandise and excellent service.
Obviously they do all the technical stuff to fill your eyeglass prescription.
I picked up my glasses and sunglasses and they were perfect. That said, should I need help or adjustments later I feel confident that they will be helpful.
I went to the shop in SOHO on Prince Street near the New Museum (cross street Bowery) They also now have a shop in Brooklyn.

When you purchase frames at this store it is all about the experience. The staff spends time with you picking glasses that they feel would complement your style. I ended up with a very funky wearable frame that you will not see anywhere else. They have everything from different and unique to conservative with a twist. The prices are not for the faint at heart. Frames start at $ 350 and go up to $ 800. I will definitely stop in when ever I’m in soho to check out the new stock. The place is well worth the trip.

While exploring soho with my wife and walked passed the storefront and my wife stated that is where her glasses were from. Even though she had bought two new pairs of glasses just a few days before and I recently had bought a pair we stopped in and were so glad we did.
We first started browsing but then the sales rep had us sit down and showed us a ton of great frames. My wife fell in love with a pair of red ones that we are going to purchase for her. The experience was awesome and the quality and styles are unlike anything else. If you want to be ahead of the style curve and wear glasses before they become a popular mainstream style this is the spot!
I also fell in love with some frames and will be getting my next pair from this great company!

If this review was just for the frames, it would have been a 5++. I have been wearing Anne et Valentin frames for years and they are stylish, just a little different, and they fit my face real well. So I was pretty pumped to find a store dedicated to just this brand.
I went looking for a a new set of frames. The store is attractive but most of the frames are hidden from the customers’ views in drawers. I like to look around, get inspired, try on some and then narrow it down to make my decision. Not here, the optician talked and talked and talked and did not listen too much. When I asked if I could look in the drawers, I was told that they do not do it that way. The optician brings frames that she thinks are best suited for you. I have been wearing glasses daily for more years than I care to mention and I have selected them all myself. The constant talking about what she thought, her opinions about my frames, my face, etc. was crazy-​making.
I did end up with a good frame but found the whole experience annoying. It is my money I am spending, so I like to be heard and listened to. Anne et Valentin frames are exceptional but the style of customer service at this place is so deeply annoying that I am not sure if I can make myself go back there.

I was drawn to the stunning and unique collection of glasses frames artfully presented on their website. Needing glasses ²⁴⁄₇ I wanted a frame that was sturdy yet beautiful and stylish and interesting. Walking into the store I was greeted by a friendly and knowledgable staff and was shown the most amazing and creative collection of frames ranging from more conservative/​traditional to very artsy in a wide array of pallets. They took the time to understand what I was looking for and tailored the selection to suit me but also showed me frames that were slightly outside my comfort zone. As I tried to narrow my final choice we sought the opinion and help from the other two staff members in the store who were more than happy to come and weigh in on my decision. I did not feel rushed or pressured. I was impressed by how beautifully made the frames are. All the joints and hinges were solid and the workmanship was flawless. After I had chosen the frames I loved they carefully measured my eyes to accurately fill my prescription. The price of the frames was comparable to any typical designer frame and less than I expected given the quality and design of the product. It was a very fun experience.

5 stars for service and uniqueness of frames. Gabriel is accommodating, professional, and super personable, which is the anti stereotype of a French salesperson in an upscale boutique… Laura is the other associate that helped me, and she is quintessential sartorialist style; effortless simple modern chic. Which I guess is what the frames are like! Extremely happy with my $$$ sunnies. Gabriel hooked me up by attaching nose pads to have the frames sit on my Asian face properly.

Love this place!!! They have an amazing selection of eye wear and sun glasses. Everything is unique and one of a kind and the service is excellent. They make you feel special. I am extremely happy with both my sun glasses and eye glasses and get compliments on them all the time! I would highly recommend this place.

I’ve been looking for the perfect sunglasses all summer. I went into here thinking I’d just browse, but Scott sat me down for a personal consultation. He showed me some of the coolest and most unique frames I’d ever seen, and I left a very satisfied customer.
He even readjusted my eyeglasses for me free of charge.
Great customer service and wonderful product.

Not only does A&V have the best selection of glasses but I was amazed by their phenomenal staff!
As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the very engaging Gabriel. He patiently spent time with me helping me decide on the perfect pair of glasses for my face shape. Originally I was only in the market for sunglasses but I couldn’t resist their eyeglasses. It can be quite overwhelming with their vast selection but he made the decision making process easy with his expert advice. Since I was in the city visiting, he offered to hold the glasses until I had an updated prescription. Within 48 hours, he had the glasses ready to go and shipped directly to me.
I am tempted to find an excuse to go back and buy another pair!

This store has the most amazing collection of Anne and Valentin i have seen. But I have one word of advice: have Gabriel assist you. I met him on my first visit to the store, when I told him I was just checking out the place because I love A & V frames. He was patient, knowledgeable, and in love with the frames as much as I am. On my recent visit he was not out front so I purchased a pair of frames from another associate (she was the only person on the floor at the time) and she was just the opposite — arrogant, impatient, and not particularly knowledgeable. Everything seemed an effort for her, but then, of course, she gushed all over me once I said I was taking the frames. I should have waited for Gabriel — it would have been a much more pleasurable experience.

Very helpful sales associates, large collection of unique and specialty designer optical glasses and sunglasses. I purchased a pair of Garrett Leight glasses that I love, and they were adjusted very well. The prices are reasonable too, I would have paid much more for tax and shipping if I had bought online. I highly recommend.

I purchased my A & V frames at an upscale eyewear salon in Philly.
Love this brand (from France — but a few boutiques in NYC). Hard to find but so worth it when you do.
Modern, chic, wearble frames.
Colorful, fun and great lines/​shapes.
Pricey — of course.

This is THE spot for anyone looking for eyeglasses (prescription frames or sunglasses) that are distinctive, incredibly well-​made and not just stylish (though they are very much that), but that also stand apart from the other mainstream, cookie-​cutter options – including most of the designer brands. I went in looking for sunglasses and Gabriel expertly picked out an assortment of frames, then sat down with me and gave me his assessment of each, listening to what I had to say about which I preferred or not. I’ve been wearing glasses since I’m a young child and I’ve never had that kind of intelligent service and had so many wonderful, interesting and, yes, highly flattering options to choose from. This stunning French eyeglass brand, and store, has a new lifelong customer in me. So glad to have the Anne et Valentin boutique in NYC.

Run don’t walk to this amazing little French eyeglass boutique. They have absolutely the best frames to select from (if you are on the market for stylish, quirky, unique frames). If you are on the hunt for stylish, elegant and/​or funky frames, it doesn’t get better than A et V. So many of the American– designed frames seem rather mainstream. These are quirky and flattering and yet work for day-​to-​day wear. I’ve amassed a small collection of their frames over the past few years and was SO delighted to hear they have finally opened up a New York outpost. It was like being in an eyeglass candy shop. Display cases chock full of their latest styles and drawer upon drawer filled with a colorful array of their current frames. The man working there was gracious and helpful regarding fashion tips. Definitely worth a visit (& purchase)! p. s. they seem to be listed on Unilocal under Anne&Valentin, too.