“I’ve never seen those frames before.”

That’s one of the best things someone can say when they discover Nouvelle Chicane.

We don’t make thousands of frames and hope they sell. We create eyewear for people who want something different — distinctive shapes, unexpected details, and designs you’re unlikely to see everywhere else.

Uncommon by design. Made in New York

Nouvelle Chicane is an independent eyewear brand with a simple idea: eyewear should be more than something you need to see clearly. It should be something you want to be seen wearing.

Our frames are made in small quantities in France, the Netherlands and New York City, with an emphasis on design, craftsmanship and individuality.

We design bold shapes. We incorporate composites, stainless steel, copper, titanium wire and rods. We like unexpected colors, and especially white.. Nouvelle Chicane makes people look twice.

And we believe good eyewear should last. That’s why Nouvelle Chicane frames come with an exclusive four-year warranty.

There’s no giant collection designed to appeal to everyone. There’s just a carefully chosen selection of eyewear for people who want to stand apart from the ordinary.

Because when someone looks at your glasses and says, “I’ve never seen those frames before,” we think that’s a pretty good sign.

Explore the 2026 Frame Collection and discover something you probably haven’t seen before.

[View the 2026 Frame Collection]

Looking for a shape that works with your face? Take a look at our guide:

[Which Frame Shapes Suit My Face]

And if you’re in New York City, you can see Nouvelle Chicane eyewear in person at Charlotte Jones Optician in Midtown Manhattan.