American eyewear brand honoring its 1799 optometry roots with modern, gender-inclusive frames and plant-based materials.
ORIGIN
United States
PRICE TIER
mid
SPECIALIZATION
UNISEX
Founded in 1799 in Philadelphia by John McAllister—widely considered one of America’s first practicing optometrists—McAllister is a historic eyewear label relaunched in 2021 by Altair Eyewear. The brand honors its founder’s legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and individualized detailing by offering modern, original eyewear designed for a new generation of visionaries.