Jeff Press is the Chief Creative Officer and Designer for eyewear brands Morgenthal Frederics and Robert Marc NYC.

Jeff Press began his career in eyewear with Robert Marc NYC in 1996 and became a licensed optician shortly after to complement his love of fashion. While training directly under Richard Morgenthal, Mr. Press became the Designer of Morgenthal Frederics in 2006 and added Robert Marc NYC to his portfolio in 2018 when named Chief Creative Officer for Luxury Optical Holdings.

As he continued to hone his talent over the years, Mr. Press touched nearly every aspect of the business and saw an opportunity to experiment with natural materials, eventually creating the largest and most successful collection of buffalo horn eyewear in the world. Mr. Press’s innovative designs and techniques earned him membership to the CFDA in 2015 and made him a sought-after collaboration partner not only in the fashion space with designers including Oscar de la Renta, Monse and Rosie Assoulin, but also with optical industry leaders including Chrome Hearts, Jacques Marie Mage, Blake Kuwahara, Mykita, Maybach and Matsuda.

Mr. Press continues to drive his brand portfolio forward with his commitment to exceptionally made eyewear. Inspired by the sights and sounds of New York City where he lives with his family, Mr. Press believes that inspiration is all around us. But it’s his attention to detail and meticulous approach that allows for ideas to be elevated.