MYKITA Shop – New York

Beautiful store and overall very courteous and helpful staff. I lost my Einar frames that I’d had for over a year and was looking to replace them with the same model because they are really fantastic.
The same woman helped me a few times and we located the identical frames that had since been discontinued. No complaints but just be warned that when filling prescription lenses in-​house, you are opting for a very high quality Zeiss lens that has a price to match. I pre-​paid for my lenses before even seeing their optometrist, and upon deciding that maybe I would get the lenses filled elsewhere for cheaper, I was informed that the $ 390 I had paid for the lenses was non-​refundable and I could only get store credit that I did not want or need. It seemed as if they were going to be very unreasonable even though nothing had gone into production and there would be no loss to them. Ended up going with it because it seemed way more of a hassle to try to compromise with them or find comparable lenses elsewhere.
So just note — no refunds. My suggestion would be to buy the frames with Mykita and take them with you to fill elsewhere.
In any case, the only glasses I’ll ever wear! Superbly crafted and virtually unbreakable frames.

Brought in my frames that were damaged (arm ripped of the hinges) and they fixed it up in 10 minutes for free. Offered me water as I waited in their stylish boutique. Amazing customer service. Great product and great customer service. Worth the splurge. You get what you pay for 10x.

Great store and Mykita is the best frame I’ve ever owned. Great, helpful staff always, except for one lady today that for some reason got offended when asked to help me clean my glasses (a free service Mykita provides) and treated me with absolutely nastiest attitude. Had to walk out and don’t feel like coming back.

Awesome store. Great, knowledgeable, and accommodating staff. Frames are expensive, but totally worth it. Someone comments on how cool my glasses are almost every day… and I’ve had them for over a year. Wear glasses? Just go check them out and I’m sure you’ll be a convert.

They have truly wonderful glasses here and the people are extremely nice. I just wish the prices were a bit more down to earth for real people.

I have owned two pairs of Mykita eyewear (Prescription glasses). I liked my first one so much that when visiting NYC last christmas I went to their store in NYC and bought another pair. Carl was a very knowledgeable person and helped a lot. I told him I want to eventually send them my new frames so that they could do my prescription. He measured everything via a very sophisticated Zeiss machine and told me when I get my new prescription they will do the rest.
Last week I got my new prescription and sent them an email that I’m ready, just give me a quote for the price. Got a response from Mary that we need your actual prescription in order to give you a quote. I sent them my prescription and told them I want Zeiss lenses with anti-​reflection coating and transition coating (lenses that change color in light). She got back to me with a $ 790 for the Zeiss lenses and a $ 140 for a transition lenses. That is $ 930 total. That is twice the price of Zeiss lenses here in Los Angeles!!! Absolutely ridiculous. I got the same exact thing in L.A. and paid $ 324!!!
Also, every 6 months or so the (famous) hinges on the glasses become loose and have to be tighten. Only Mykita dealers can do this since it requires a special tweezer that only authorized dealer have. So if you’re in places or cities that don’t have Mykita dealers and your $ 450 frame becomes loose good luck!!! These are the things you never hear about in advertisements. I’ve had 7 years experience with these frames, but unfortunately for the price they don’t last well. Yes, if you’re super rich and can afford to change frames every year or so they’re absolutely great to have!
Just my two cents!

I’ve never actually taken the time to write a review before but the fantastic customer service I recently received at this store has prompted me to write about the Mykita Shop. As David T. mentioned, these frames are beyond wonderful — well made, beautifully designed. They are high-​quality and cleverly designed.
But what made my experience at Mykita Shop so noteworthy was the excellent customer service I received from Carl. He was intelligent and relaxed as I angst-​ed over which pair to choose. Please don’t hesitate to give them your business — you will be so happy you did… and you might even be inspired to write an equally glowing review.

Mykita makes the best frames for prescription sunglasses. Mykita has been my favorite sunglass frame since I discovered them in a frame store Newton, MA a few years ago.
I was delighted when I accidentally stumbled on a dedicated Mykita store in NYC. They were not even in Unilocal.I got to register them as a new business.
Their Mykita frame selection was better than I had ever seen before as the whole store is dedicated to this brand.
They specialize in screwless stainless steel designs. The also have a new 3D printed line.
Purchased a new pair of sunnies and am very happy to have found this store.