Throwback Thursday: Selima Optique SoHo, 1993

A photo of 59 Wooster St, the location of Selima Optique SoHo, completely empty during the burgeoning days of the brand's establishment in 1993.

Lauren Lancaster for The New York Times

Flash forward to Selima Optique SoHo present day, and we are proud to announce the boutique has been nominated for VisionMonday's "We The People" readers vote award, part of this year's Dispensing and Retail Excellence Awards.

Learn more about the history of our SoHo store, and show your support by voting for us here: http://www.visionmonday.com/dare/#sthash.mAN2f8OF.gNDzjWrO.dpbs. Voting is open now through August 9th

Throwback Thursday: Flaire, March 2008

Vintage Sunglasses from Selima's archive, featured in Flaire, March 2008 

With summer already well underway, the time for fun, music, and dancing has arrived. The popularity of music festivals has lead to a huge comeback of the styles of the 70s, the era of the festival. At Selima Optique, you will find some psychedelic frames to help reach that hippie status quo at the next music festival or concert you attend this summer. Dance on with the Edouard, Dre, Yasmine, or Theo.

Throwback Thursday: GQ, June 2005

Zeke featured in GQ, June 2005

Mirror sunglasses have remained an icon of style and fashion for decades. The mirrored lenses are an incomparable way to add a bold enigma to any man’s wardrobe.

Whether fashioned with a uniform, a leather jacket, or cowboy boots and hat, mirrored sunglasses will forever add that mysterious hint to your look.

Keep the trend everlasting with the Selima Optique Robert with Mirror Lenses to shield your peepers from this hot summer sun.

All Selima Optique frames can be custom fitted with mirror lenses, contact info@selimaoptique.com to learn more!

Throwback Thursday: ELLE France, 2001

This classic pin-up look is back! Fun and feminine cat-eye frames are seen on the greatest of today's fashion icons and street style. Bring that 50's vibe back to your wardrobe with the Selima Optique Adriana, Erica, Jessie, or the original Miho frame from this throwback!

Vintage Eye: Persol's in NoFake Magazine

A pair of collectible & rare vintage Persol sunglasses can be seen in NoFake magazine from Selima's archive - similar styles available at all Selima Optique stores and by special order worldwide...

GQ U.K, June 2013

GQ magazine's United Kingdom edition suggests our Herve readers as one of ten office wardrobe essentials for men. You can find the sleek frame online at select stockists and SelimaOptique stores and soon to be back in-stock at MrPorter.com.

Ebony Magazine, June 2013

From Ebony magazine's celebratory Father's Day June issue, meet stylish father & son James and Chase Stratford, outfitted here in the Selima Optique Ray frame and the Selima for Crewcuts Scout frame. James, a radio and tv personality, and his son share a bond that marks them both as fashion risk takers.

The Ray is available at select stockists, Selima Optique stores and at SelimaOptique.com while the Scout is available at Jcrew.com

LifestyleMirror.com, May 2012

LifestyleMirror.com recommends our Zia sunglasses when looking for stylish and on-trend beach fashion this summer, and we couldn't agree more! Take a cue from the Chanel S/S 2013 runway and go incognito with the oval shaped Zia. 

Discover the Zia at select retailers, Selima Optique stores and online at Net-A-Porter.com

The full article is available at LifesyleMirror.com

Suitcase Magazine, May 2013

The Tazo, in a decidedly feminine take on racing striped aviators in statement making pink, was featured in a fashion editorial styled by Savannah Baker for fashion & travel magazine Suitcase.

The Tazo is available by special order, at select stockists and Selima Optique stores

Le Monde De L'Optique, May 2013

Stefania Pia 4Eyes for Selima Optique sunglasses(left), featured in France's Le Monde De L'Optique.

Discover the collection at select stockists worldwide, Selima Optique stores and online at SelimaOptique.com 

Throwback Thursday: Vibe Magazine, 2008

From Vibe magazine's November 2008 issue, an army of dapper gentlemen outfitted in Selima Optique specs.

EyeCare Business Magazine, April 2013

EyeCare Business Magazine surveyed the changing landscape of optical retailers offering alternative products outside of industry norms, and mentioned our Bond st. location and it's assortment of vintage luxury goods. Read the full article here.

Ginger Magazine, Spring 2013

Selima Optique Soho was honored to be mentioned as a top 'To-Do' destination when in NYC, by Ginger magazine of Japan. Visit our Soho location at 59 Wooster st. NYC 10012.

Throwback Thursday: The Zazou in Glamour

Get ready for the sun with our color-blocked Zazou frame, seen here in Glamour magazine circa 2008...

Style.com, Spring/Summer 2013

From Style.com's interactive shopping guide featuring classic styles representative of American sportswear, featuring the Elizabeth from Selima for Club Monaco in tortoise. Available at Club Monaco stores and online at ClubMonaco.com.

Business of Fashion, April 2013

Selima Optique was proud to be included in Business of Fashion's recent survey of four top independent eyewear firms offering alternatives to big business labels. Read the entire article at BoF. 

Above, details from our factory as they create a pair of custom horn frames.

Clutch Magazine, April 2013

Our own Selima Salaun was on hand to give Japan's Clutch Magazine a tour of our workspace and walk the team through the collection for their current issue, on newsstands now.

Grazia, April 2013

Selima Optique fan and stylist turned designer Gaby Basora of Tucker, mentions her love of our sunglasses in the April issue of Grazia. Thanks Gaby!

Throwback Thursday: Regarding Warhol's Style with Agyness Deyn

With the Andy Warhol Museum's 'Regarding Warhol' set to close in less than one month, we look back at Interview Magazine's 2007 homage to the artist's signature style, with Selima Optique frames in tow on model Agyness Deyn.

Elle Canada Online, March 2013

Elle Canada considers this Spring's Top 10 Retro-Inspired sunglasses including our Grace frame, online here. Consider the Grace for yourself this season online at SelimaOptique.com, Selima Optique stores and select stockists worldwide.