If there’s one thing we all love, it’s Toronto in the dead of February. The cold, the ice, the frosty breeze that never leaves your bones… That said, we know that many among you have got a sunny getaway just around the corner. With your speedos and sunscreen packed and ready to go, don’t forget […]
Halfway through the month of November and there’s still plenty of time to come by the store and take advantage of our annual November sale! We’ve got sweet discounts from 10 – 50% off on a variety of new and vintage frames, so whether your tastes are funky or conservative there’s a treasure to be […]
With the first days of summer here at long last, we couldn’t be more excited to announce our next trunk show! On Sunday June 11th we will be hosting the entire collection from Oliver Peoples from 12 – 4 PM! What better time to make a Sunday trip to the Junction and try on a […]
What attracted you to the optical industry? I accidentally fell into it. I answered an ad for a receptionist at an optometrist’s office, and by the end of the first week I was pre-testing patients, and then by the end of my first year I had started to work in the lab edging […]
Hey all! We’ll be in New York this year for Vision Expo East, showcasing our line of specialty large fit eyewear from March 31st – April 2nd. Our frames are handcrafted in Italy and come in a variety of classic colours and shapes that flatter many face shapes and sizes. Appointments are happily arranged by […]
New deadstock! We just received in new old-stock frames by Anglo American, a brand we absolutely adore! They have been making frames since the 1800’s, so needless to say, they know what they’re doing. These gems are from the late 1980’s, and trust assured they are worth checking out!
Here at Opticianado, we’re picking our Oscar faves solely based on eyewear! Without further adieu, our picks are: Directing: Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen and Michel Hazanavicius all have outstanding eyewear, but our fave would have to be Oscar newcomer Michel Hazanavicius for his film The Artist. The rest of our picks in other categories are […]
Opticianado is pleased to announce that we are now open Mondays 11am-5pm, including Family Day today!We promise we’ve got the finest selection of fine and vintage eyewear to cure any Come on by and see us! -Vita Carlino Image source: The Snarky Writer
So, it’s superbowl Sunday, which got us thinking. Is Madonna really going to be able to pull off the big half-time performance? Miss Madge is getting up there afterall. Timeless as she might be, sometimes we long for the old, younger Madonna. She was so care-free and fun, daring us with music and fashion (including […]
We’re excited to announce a new upgrade in our edging lab! Introducing the Weco Edge 580 Edging system. While this may seem foreign to most viewers, this beast is what works hard behind the scenes to make your lenses fit properly in your eyeglasses. What makes this so special is that it is fully customizable […]
