The American Optical Margot pairs a rose gold frame with standard temples with Cosmetan Brown AOLite nylon lenses. Non-polarized lenses are fitted as standard on this configuration, and the whole frame is assembled in the United States by AO Eyewear.
The Margot is a lighter metal frame with standard temples, cut for a smaller fit than the pilot styles. It carries the same AOLite lens system as the rest of the line, so the optics are identical to the heavier frames.
American Optical states that all AO frames are manufactured in the US using globally sourced components, which is exactly the standard the Buy American Campaign applies: the manufacturing happens here. AOLite nylon lenses are lighter and more impact-resistant than glass, while SkyMaster glass lenses give the sharpest optics and the best scratch resistance — pick the one that matches how hard you are on your sunglasses.
