Kirk Originals, Brighton-based frame designers Jason and Karen Kirk have, for nearly 20 years, created eyewear that is all about self-expression and celebrating the individual. Kirk Originals use bright colours, fluorescents and a combination of acrylic and acetate to stop eyewear being an afterthought and to make it an accessorising key to every outfit. We […]
Check out the current issue of NOW Toronto for a write-up on our Canadian Made Vintage. http://www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/story.cfm?content=187387
WE love getting new inventory, so much so, that we just want to share it with everyone! And nature – this lucky Maple Tree had the first test drive of the new Oliver People’s Diandra in both a Matte Black/Gold and Green/Metal. The Diandra is a vintage-inspired unisex frame that is handcrafted utilizing a mix […]
RETROSUPERFUTURE manufactures the most current trends with top-quality Zeiss Lenses. Ranging in designs and styles these sunglasses simply are superlicious. We just received the Panama in a variety of outstanding colour combinations. Come see how super they really are! http://store.retrosuperfuture.com/
Last night Sir Elton John showcased a custom L.A. Eyeworks frame by the name of Silverman in a vibrant blue at Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. This frame was created exclusively for him by L.A.Eyeworks’ co-designers Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi! Come in and check out the greatest selection of L.A. Eyeworks in the city and […]
We are pleased as punch with the exceptional new stock of vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses that just hit the floor here at Opticianado. Check out the various styles, including a few different styles of the fabulous futuristic ONYX model. All frames are original creations form the brands heyday, made by Bausch & Lomb. Click on any […]
At our annual March pilgrimage to NYC for Vision Expo East we were excited to see lots of great new eyewear. A meeting with L.A. Eyeworks started with some incredibly thrilling frames from the always fascinating brand, and ended with a lovely photo-op with designer Margo Willits, and co-founder of the brand Gai Gherardi (pictured […]
We are overjoyed with the weather as of late, but more importantly, here at Opticianado Spring brings more than just sunny days and friendly faces. We’ve received a barrage of incredible new designer vintage eyewear including: KICK-ASS CAZALS Select vintage FIORUCCI, BURBERRY & DIOR molto di stili de Laura Biagiotti and, we’ve added to our […]
We know it sounds like an oxymoron, but not around here! We’ve just unpacked some sweet new-vintage frames, and have picked out our top three favourites to share with you. You can’t go wrong with Pierre Cardin, or anything made in France really – We have the ultra feminine two-tone ‘Brigitte’ style in cream/white & […]
We’ve just received a small stock of vintage Linda Farrow sunglasses Farrow is known for her collaborations with high-end designers such as Alexander Wang, Dries Van Noten, and Matthew Williamson, and most notably for designing frames worn by Lady Gaga. Come try out these reasonably priced sunnies reminiscent of old-school Vuarnet and Ray-Ban Styles while […]
