History
We've Been Fighting Unoriginality For Three Decades. Our history begins in the Chelsea Flea Market circa 1991. The same place where Andy Warhol used to find vintage treasures. Today, designers are pressured to design low cost frames for the masses to maximize profits - resulting in monotonous, look-alike styles. We've been bucking this trend for nearly 3 decades. Fabulous Fanny's searches the world for the most unique vintage eyewear whose designs not only stand out, they stand the test of time. Some are classics, some are truly counterculture, but all are authentic. And given that their quality is just as remarkable today as it was in the 1940s, '50s and '60s, it's a testament to true craftsmanship. Fabulous Fanny's also meticulously re-creates the classics drawing from yesterday's master craftsmen. With modern colors and designs, we make the classics even better. The Result Is Time-honored, Iconic Eyewear Each With Its Own Story To Tell.
Specialties
From our one-of-a-kind store in NYC's East Village, we search the world to find the most original vintage eyewear - the ones that not only stand out, but also stand the test of time. And, because we just couldn't help ourselves, we also re-imagine and re-create history's most famous eyewear, making stunning reproductions of the classics. The result is time-honored, beautifully hand-finished eyewear, each with its own story to tell.