Don Axelband / owner (center)

Don has been in the optical industry for 37 years, and first started an optical boutique in Forest Hills, N.Y.

FRAMES / Oliver Peoples Riley R in Grey Smoke
LENSES / Seiko Superior progressive lenses with Seiko Super Surpass anti-glare coat.

“I love this frame because it’s different from anything that I own. It’s the perfect round shape for my face and not too ‘in-your-face’ because of its light gray hue.”


Hannah Gomez

Hannah started working in the eyewear industry one year ago. Originally, she was just in need of a job but throughout the past year she has become fascinated with eyewear.

FRAMES / Prada in tortoiseshell
LENSES / Seiko single vision lenses with Seiko Super Surpass anti-glare coat

“I love this frame because it is a statement shape but a versatile color that makes it easy to pair this frame with any outfit.”


Ingrid Insignieres

Ingrid has been in the optical industry for over 20 years. She started off working back in her home country and continued her career in optical when she moved to the U.S.

FRAMES / Alain Mikli in red

LENSES / Seiko single vision lenses with Seiko Super Surpass anti-glare coat.

“I love the shape and style of the frame. Red is my favorite color and I find it to be a frame that not everyone can pull off.”


Jessenia Martinez

Jessenia started working in the industry six years ago when she was looking for something new and exciting.

FRAMES / Apis
LENSES / Seiko single vision lenses with Seiko Super Surpass anti-glare coat.

“It’s actually one of my favorites because it adds a pop of funk and color to that little black dress.”


Gabriella Insignieres

Gabriella has been working in the industry for over two years. She started off working at Levato Eyewear because her mother works there.

FRAMES / Giorgio Armani
LENSES / 1.67 Seiko lenses with Seiko Super Surpass anti-glare coat.

“I find this frame that I’m wearing interesting because it ranges outside of my typical eyewear style. It’s a simple yet flattering frame and suited my expectations of wearing something unique and different.”