Uniquely American Sunglasses and Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses are part of your identity. So, why not upgrade to Made in USA eyewear rather than settle for frames mass-produced overseas? Browse these uniquely American sunglasses and eyeglasses.

For prescription lenses, work with your vision clinic to order frames. Or, order online with your prescription. Hint: Read How to Submit a Prescription for Eyeglasses. Prices are full retail, so keep an eye (ahem!) out for sales.

American-Made Sunglasses & Eyeglasses

1. Art-Craft — Founded in 1918, Art-Craft Optical manufactures dress frames and safety frames in America. Look for the Made in USA label.
   

   Clubman Art-Rim by ArtCraft (Price: $180 from framesdirect.com)

2. Kala Eyewear — Find your favorite frame from Kala’s list of models (all plastic frames made in USA). Then, shop locally or online.
   

   Kala G903-G905-G907 Eyeglasses (Price: $270 from Eyeglasses.com)

3. Shuron — Seen on Mad Men and movies, Shuron has been making frames in America since 1865. With a one year manufacturing warranty against defects, Shuron frames are available at various retailers or direct from Shuron via their Special Orders department.
   

   Shuron Ronsir & Freeway Eyeglass Frames (Price: $90–$115 from FramesDirect.com)

4. STATE Optical Co. — STATE Optical crafts “luxury American eyewear built from the ground up in Chicago.” Browse eyeglasses in the Optical section, Then, buy locally at a store near you . Or, shop the sunglasses section online for non-prescription sunglasses.
   

   Wolcott in Redwood by STATE Optical Co. (Price: $414)

Non-Prescription Sunglasses

1. ARC-IRIS — With an aircraft-grade plywood core, ARC-IRIS non-prescription wooden sunglasses  are “made entirely by American hands in the USA.” Lenses are Carl Zeiss Sun Vision lenses (not made in USA).
   

   ARC-IRIS Sunglasses (Price: $255–398)

2. EQO — EQO wooden sunglasses are handmade in Colorado using recycled skateboards. In addition, many frames sport a range of colors for the arms.
   

   Sycamore by EQO (Price: $119)

3. Randolph Engineering — Yes, you can be a “Maverick” too with Randolph Concorde glasses. Standard issue to the military since 1982, Randolph is “the only remaining metal eyewear manufacturer in the USA.” Made in a family-owned factory in New England. Many shapes, styles, sizes for both men and women.
   

   Concorde (Blue Sky Flash Mirror) by Randolph Engineering (Price: $195)

More Made in USA Style

Need more American-made style options? Click on over to the Made in USA List!