Yearly Archives: 2012

New Vintage Eyewear Stock: Anglo American Optical

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A huge stock of BIG and BRIGHT vintage Anglo American frames have arrived. These are absolutely the answer to cheering you up in this dreary winter weather. More photos of all the new styles are on our Facebook page.


New Eyewear Stock: L.A. Eyeworks

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Last month we featured an in-store L.A. Eyeworks trunk show. It was a lovely afternoon where customers were able to sample every style and colour from this fun and funky brand. It was also an opportunity for us to pick out new stock for the store. Come on by sometime to try out these wicked […]


New Eyewear Stock: Yellows Plus!

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We just received a bulk of great Yellows plus combination frames and other retro styles. We LOVE the 594 model, so we got it in a bunch of new colours! And we also got two brand-new styles the Yves and Kurt; they’re awesome. The lovely Yves. The hunky Kurt. Come in and check them out […]


Opticianado now available on

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Now you can register for a pair of Opticianado frames! Eyewear collectors rejoice! No longer do you only have to register for flatware or end up with multiple toasters in anticipation of your BIG DAY. Opticianado will now be accepting the Gift Network gift cards in-store. What is the Gift Network? “The Gift Network is […]


Matttew: Nice to see you!

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The long anticipated Belgian eyewear brand Matttew has hit the shelves here at Opticianado. We are the first store in Canada to receive this exciting new brand. Designer Matthieu Duchere is passionate about pure form and architecture, and has worked for a number of the top French and Belgian eyewear designers, including Theo. The combination […]


L.A. Eyeworks Trunk Show this weekend

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Opticianado customers are coridally invited to view the full range of styles in the L.A. Eyeworks galaxy. This weekend only, Saturday December 1st and Sunday December 2nd, Opticianado customers can try on every style and colour in this iconic eyewear line. Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. The sheer variety of unique styles and colours make L.A. […]


Dzmitry Samal SILMO 2012 Interview

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Opticianado owner and Optician, Jordan Paul, had the opportunity to interview designer Dzmitry Samal at last months annual Optical trade-show SILMO 2012 in Paris, France. Dzmitry took the time to describe his background, training, and inspiration for his incredibly creative eyewear designs. Watch the video below, or visit our YouTube Channel to subscribe and watch […]


CUSTOM MATTE FRAMES!

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Looking for a unique way to customize your glasses? Look no further! Opticianado is now offering a custom frame-matting service. We have enlisted the services of a local Toronto mattifying specialist to transform some of our new and vintage stock. Check out the photos below to get an idea of the “before and after” effects […]


NOVEMBER SALE

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Our annual November sale begins this week. Select ophthalmic and sunglass frames will be marked down 10-50% for the month of November. Don’t miss these savings!!


You’ve made a long journey from Paris to London…Jordan, Jordan

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Our fearless leader, Jordan Paul, travelled to Paris and London at the beginning of the month to scope out the newest offerings in fine and vintage eyewear. In Paris, Jordan attended SILMO, the annual tradeshow for optical professionals. There he had a chance to look at the newest releases from eyewear designers, and placed orders […]