The French-Algerian opticienne-lunetière and founder of Selima Optique opened her first store in New York City in 1993. Three years later, she launched her own collection of optical and sunglasses when a friend couldn’t find frames to match his eclectic taste. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was such a fan of the Aldo frame that Salaun named two larger versions of the style—the Carolyn and the CBK—after her. Selima Optique has stores in Paris and New York. The Bond Street location, with its hair salon and vintage-fashion sales, is one of the city’s rare original shopping experiences. Salaun introduced a bespoke service earlier this year. Here, she shares what’s caught her well-trained eye
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