A best-seller revived from the 1960s archives, the Manhattan was originally described by American Optical as featuring “rugged, masculine styling,” with a bold look, sculpted bridge, and wide temples.
Handcrafted from premium faceted acetate, it is distinguished by its iconic spearhead insert, a signature of American Optical’s heritage. Subtly modernized to suit today’s facial morphology, the Manhattan remains true to the original design and its distinctive sculpted lines.
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Iconic spearhead décor, a symbol of American Optical’s heritage.
Faceted, handcrafted premium acetate.
An archival design that defined 1960s style, modernized to suit today’s facial morphology.
Buying from American Optical guarantees that you are purchasing products stored in France, which will not be subject to additional customs duties or VAT for any orders shipped to a country within the European Union.
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