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New Stock: Binocle handmade in France

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While in Europe, Jordan found a batch of vintage frames hand made in France by Binocle.


The Philip Sparks X Opticianado limited edition eyewear

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Opticianado is proud to announce our collaboration with Toronto designer Philip Sparks Tailored Goods Inc. on a limited edition of original eyewear. Philip Sparks designs vintage-inspired fine clothing & accessories made by Canadian manufacturers, leather workers, and knitters at a studio located in Toronto’s historic Junction neighbourhood. The Philip Sparks X Opticianado limited edition is available in a […]


New Stock: Sunglasses

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From the new vintage frames Jordan brought back from Europe, we received new pairs of glamorous sunglasses from Claude Montana, Robert La Roche, Jean LaFont, Gianfranco Ferre and Jean-Paul Gauthier.


Toronto Offsite Design Festival 2014

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Toronto’s own Ryerson University Architectural Science Design Lab has created a beautiful, attention grabbing window display for the annual Toronto Offsite Design Festival that happened Jan 20-24 of this new year. “Eyes on the Street” is the name of this art installation and is especially beautiful at night time when the lights of the installation […]


New Vintage in Stock!

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Jordan Paul (owner of the shop) just got back from a trip to Europe where he brought back some fabulous frames dating back to the 50s and 60s. We’ve got new frames on the shelves for every face: rectangular, round, cat-eye, – and for every taste: tortoise, clear, multicoloured. Come on by any day of […]


Clayton Franklin: Small Titaniums

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          Clayton Franklin’s timeless titanium collection is hand made in Japan and offered in so many different shapes and colours. These smaller titanium frames have a great vintage appeal and are perfect for petite faces.


New in Stock: Yellows Plus

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We’ve just received a new batch of frames of Yellows Plus from Japan. These beautifully made, hand finished frames come in many shapes and sizes to accomodate everyone!


BlogTO: The Best Eyeglasses

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BlogTO surveyed the population of Toronto for their favourite places to buy eyewear, and the results finally came in. Opticianado was awarded the The Best Eyeglasses in all of Toronto! Check out the link below to read about how we became Toronto’s favourite optical shop. http://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_eyeglasses_in_toronto/ Natalia Monzocco came to see us and wrote this […]


Made in Canada

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At Opticianado we take pride in our vast selection of vintage frames from around the World, but we are most proud of the Canadian ones! Many of our vintage frames were made right here in Ontario! Take a look!   These beautiful cat-eye combination frames are gold filled and made in Canada!  


Small Frames for Slender Faces

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If you are having trouble finding smaller frames for your slender face, we’ve got a variety of smaller frames to suit men and women! From vintage to brand new frames,we have a huge selection for smaller faces.  We recently received these new Lindberg’s which are light weight and cater to smaller figures.