American ManufacturingAmerican Optical has been revolutionizing eyewear manufacturing in the US since 1833. AO Eyewear continues to manufacture frames in the USA, now committed to making the finest eyewear using sustainably focused practices. With AO heritage comes unwavering quality. AO craftsmen are sculptors, machinists, and perfectionists, rolled into one. | True Original FramesEvery detail of your AO frame is engineered for lasting durability and is designed for a commanding look. It’s no coincidence that AO Sunwear was the choice of US presidents, the first on the moon, and has been immortalized in Hollywood history. All AO frames are manufactured in the US using the finest global components. | Wear A Piece of HistoryThe AO Sampson that the AO-1002 is based on was so named for the strength and durability of AO frames. As relevant now as when worn by Truman Capote, this style remembers the past and looks toward the future. Maybe it's nostalgia, but we take comfort in style that will look just as good in another 50 years as it does now. |