Selima Optique
(212) 343-9490
59 Wooster St
New York,
NY
10012
40.7232
-74.0021
Neighborhoods: Downtown, SoHo
Last updated 4.01.09
What People Are Saying About Selima Optique
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene
Funky, hip and very smart. Antique touches like standing mirrors and wooden cases display glasses in a multitude of styles for any occasion. The salespeople are friendly and helpful and the lofty, calm environment makes you want to stay and try everything on. Fans include Bono and Donatella Versace, to give you an idea of the hip factor.
The Goods
Frames and sunglasses by all the heavy hitters including Mikli, Versace, Persol, Starck, Helmut Lang and many more. But the real gems are Selima's own funky, often retro frames that come in every color under the sun (mixing with contrasting color lenses is a Selima trademark).
User Reviews
FriedBK
June 09, 2009
Finding cool glasses shops is something of a hobby. If you have to wear them, why not make it fun, right? I like the styles Selima produces under her own name, but the rest of the merchandise at her store is much the same as any generic optical anywhere. I didn't get my lenses from them so I can't speak to that.
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Spectacles
February 27, 2009
I am a New Yorker who has worn eyeglasses since I was 12. I bought the most stunning pair of frames designed by Selima, from her Wooster Street store a number of years ago. With a large glass area they are perfect for rimless bifocals, plus being chic. They are part of my identity. When I broke a temple piece recently, I went back to see if they could be repaired. There really is a Selima amd she was in the shop. She said she thought they could be and would send the frames on to the factory in France. The wait was well worth it, with periodic updates from Amanda and Larry. Going back there to pick them up and have them adjusted gave me the opportunity to see the stunning styles and made me realize that if they could not have been repaired, I would have been able to find a unique replacement pair. Selima's is a part of my New York "urban village", a city that one often doesn't think of as being a small town.
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patriciagirl
January 18, 2009
I have never written a review before but i had to share my experience at Selima's. First of all this shop in Soho is just beautiful. The glasses are displayed in beautiful dark wooden cases and in an earthy way where you can really compare frames- Each frame has its own space and energy. There are colorful original paintings on the walls and the characters are all wearing glasses- Selima's frames are so hand crafted they feel like art. The choices were exceptional. This beautiful woman helped me and she had such joie de vivre. She took her time with me and when frames did not compliment she told me. Finally after a good half hour we found the perfect frames- I asked her to tell the owner that I really loved my experience there and she said "I am the owner!" I was so excited to meet Selima- and just as excited to tell her how much I love her shop. I have sent many friends there and they all have the same experience- not all have met Selima but all my friends tell me they love the product, and how hand crafted all the frames feel. Their service has been wonderful too. I feel like this shop is an entire experience- My glasses are very special to me and well worth the investment. Thank you Selima for having a shop with wonderful energy and joie de vivre- just like you!!
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The Extras:
Check out the collection of accessories, including handbags, hats, books and more.
Category:
Opticians, Clothing Accessories, Optical Goods
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
