ABOUT McALLISTER
The McAllister brand is inspired by a true founder of American optometry, McAllister, who 225 years ago dared to see beyond the limits. Widely considered one of America’s first practicing optometrist, he left Scotland for America in 1775 to pursue opportunity and promise. An optician-innovator, in 1799 McAllister opened a shop in Philadelphia attracting a long list of visionaries of that time who recognized exceptional craftsmanship and appreciated the unrivaled clarity of John McAllister’s custom-made lenses and the elevated functionality of his unique frames.
HONORING A LEGACY WITH MODERN ORIGINAL EYEWEAR​
It was John McAllister’s passion for optometry, mastery of fit and focus on individualized detailing that made his shop a destination and his discipline a legacy. A generations-long reputation for shaping the vision of influencers, so they could help shape the world.
McAllister eyewear honors its 225-year legacy of groundbreaking and distinctive eyewear with a collection that reframes what it means to be bold. Timeless classics seen through a fresh lens with a sleekness that crosses the gender divide and an aesthetic that is at its most authentic when worn. Down to every detail, McAllister honors the expertise and precision of its namesake and through exciting design continues its legacy of firsts, inspiring modern visionaries. Iconic and evolved, yet so easy on the eyes.
We embrace individuality and remain connected to our legacy while pushing forward with effortlessly cool and stylish contours shaped for a new generation of visionaries.
INTRODUCING THE PLANT-BASED RESIN COLLECTION
Each frame is made from 45% Plant-Based Resin
Plant-based resin is a natural bio-based plastic, a smarter and much cleaner alternative to standard petroleum-based plastics. The material we use comes from castor bean oil, a highly resilient and renewable plant resource. It creates plastics that are strong, lightweight, and durable. The castor plant is prized for its ability to thrive in the harshest conditions; growing in arid regions of the world where little else can be successfully farmed. In these regions, castor bean cultivation creates jobs for some 700,000 farmers.
McAllister is proud to partner with the global network of suppliers trained and certified by Pragati, an educational organization aimed at reducing environmental impact and improving quality of life through creating more sustainable supply chains.
Our History
Inspired by John McAllister, a true founder of American optometry, an icon who, 225 years ago, dared to see beyond limits.