Warby Parker To Open New Upper West Side Store

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — Eyeglasses retailer Warby Parker is set to open a new store on the Upper West Side.

The new Upper West Side location is one of two Warby Parker stores opening in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 2, a company spokeswoman said. The store will be located at 185 Columbus Ave. between West 68th and 69th streets.

The Columbus Avenue store — like many other Warby Parker locations — will incorporate design elements such as brass detailing and suspended globe lighting to evoke the feel of a classic library. The store will also feature a cityscape mural by Brooklyn-based illustrator JooHee Yoon, according to a Warby Parker press release.

The new store will be stocked with Warby Parker's complete collection of eyeglasses and sunglasses. Sales associates will be on hand to offer customers style tips, but eye exams will not be offered at the Columbus Avenue location. The store will be open daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

The second Warby Parker store opening Saturday will be located in Rockefeller Center, according to a Warby Parker press release. With the opening of the two new stores, Warby Parker will have 8 New York City locations. The company first opened its offices in SoHo in 2010.

“Rockefeller Center and the Upper West Side represent two of the most iconic New York neighborhoods—each with its own rich history and unique energy that contribute to making New York such a vibrant city," co-founder and co-CEO Dave Gilboa said in a statement. "We can’t wait to open these two locations to make it even easier for New Yorkers and visitors alike to experience Warby Parker stores for all their eyewear needs."

Renderings courtesy Warby Parker