Got a pair of specs with us? Good! You look great, and with the summer sun upon us, clip-on lenses are an easy way to upgrade your current frame into a sunglass without committing to a whole new pair. They offer an economical yet stylish solution on sunny and snowy days. Our in-store experts trace […]
The brow bar is back at Opticianado in a big way with an array of new and vintage frame styles. We carry everything from bold, vintage Ray-Ban’s, to austere aviators. While a metal cat-eye frame from Germano Gambini offers an avant-garde twist on this classic style. Drop by our store and try on a […]
One of our favorite brands, Oliver Peoples, has partnered with luxury fashion house, The Row, for a new Spring collection. You may recognize the famous faces behind The Row as actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Both brands are experts in their respective fields which makes this pairing a match made in heaven. Stop by the shop […]
Woodys are some of the boldest frame designs we carry. As the name suggests, they are made of… acetate. Wild, right? Right. Totally wild. They achieve the wooden-lookin’ finish by sandblasting and striating the materials after they are crafted. Perhaps more important, Woody glasses and sunglasses are our primary local option. They’re handcrafted right here in the GTA at Frame […]
Whether it’s fashion, food, music, or eyeglasses, it’s not always easy to predict trendsetting styles and ideas. Often, as soon as something is popular, a new trend sweeps in faster than most can notice, so trendspotting can sometimes seem futile. However, one such noticeable burgeoning trend in eyeglasses is the resurgence of metal frames. Metal frames […]
Join us this coming Saturday, February 20th for the L.A. Eyeworks x Opticianado Trunk Show! View the entire collection in-store for one day only. l.a.Eyeworks began on September 9, 1979 when Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi opened a single storefront on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. The original whim for this adventure? To challenge […]
The 2016 Toronto Offsite Design Festival is in quick approach. The festival runs Jan 18-26 and this year we will be featuring the work of designer Nate Asis. Drop by our opening reception on Wed, Jan 20 6-9pm. The Toronto Offsite Design Festival
Still looking for the perfect gift for all those “four-eyes” on your list? From now until December 31st receive a $100 gift certificate for only $75! *(limit 2 holiday gift certificates per purchase)*. Happy Holidays!
Just in! New metal shapes from one of our faves, Germano Gambini! These exquisite pieces are crafted by hand in Italy, and are made with the highest standards. Part of their I Leggeri collection, they are lightweight, with bold colours and architectural shapes. “The line ‘the light’ was born from the pencil of Germano Gambini […]
Join us for a live Jazz flute performance by Jef Kearns on Saturday, December 5th! Santa In The Junction is also happening that day, so the Junction will be hopping with Christmas markets, live music, workshops and more! Come on by to hear Jef play from 2-4 pm. Admission is FREE!
