{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/630cbc33d7b882001212aa42/68cc7550cd0ac429fe6fd9be?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Pushcart to Global Icon: MOSCOT at 110","description":"<p>From a humble pushcart on Manhattan’s Lower East Side in 1899 to more than 40 stores worldwide today, MOSCOT has grown into one of the most recognisable names in eyewear - without ever losing its soul. Still family-owned and run after five generations, the brand continues to blend optical expertise with timeless New York style.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Nick Coffer is joined by&nbsp;<strong>Dr. Harvey Moscot</strong>, fourth-generation CEO and optometrist, and&nbsp;<strong>Zack Moscot</strong>, fifth-generation Chief Design Officer. Together, they share the remarkable story of their family business, from Hyman Moscot’s first pushcart to today’s global flagship openings.</p><p>They explore:</p><ul><li>The family heritage that runs through every part of MOSCOT, from frame design to shop experience.</li><li>How authenticity and independence have remained central to the brand’s success.</li><li>The evolution from a single shop on Orchard Street to stores across the world, each carrying the “slice of downtown New York City” spirit.</li><li>The creative partnership between father and son—blending optical expertise with design innovation.</li><li>The new Autumn-Winter 2025&nbsp;<em>Living History Collection</em>, celebrating the people and stories of the Lower East Side.</li><li>Thoughts on the future: retail, digital presence, AI, and the enduring human need for connection in eyewear.</li></ul><p>As MOSCOT marks&nbsp;<strong>110 years of eyewear, design, and family tradition</strong>, Harvey and ZacK reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future of vision, fashion, and authenticity.</p><p>For more, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"moscot.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>moscot.com</strong></a>&nbsp;or follow&nbsp;<strong>@moscotnyc</strong>&nbsp;on social media.</p><p>For all the latest on Silmo Paris 2025, head to <a href=\"www.silmoparis.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.silmoparis.com</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Silmo"}