Category Archives: Opticianado Clients

Dzmitry Samal Giveaway – WINNER

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Congratulations to Brittany Oldershaw the winner of February’s Dzmitry Samal Giveaway. Here she is looking pretty cool in her 5DPi sunglasses. Brittany knew that in addition to eyewear, Dzmitry Samal has also designed watches, furniture and cars. Thanks again to everyone that entered the contest.


Ike Stubblefield B3 Organ Legend drops by Opticianado

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We were thrilled to have Ike Stubblefield drop by last weekend for an eye exam and new pair of glasses. Ike hails from Atlanta, Georgia and has performed with the likes of Ike and Tina Turner, Boz Scaggs, The Pointer Sisters, and many more. While in the store, he of course couldn’t resist trying out […]


Dan Gooch Community School of Music at the Junction Farmers Market

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Opticianado client and friend, Dan Gooch, offered FREE Ukulele lessons this morning at the Junction Farmers Market. The Junction Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning through the summer and early fall in the the Green P lot at Dundas St. and Pacific Ave. (Medland entrance). The Dan Gooch Community School of Music offers “Ensemble lessons […]


Barenaked Ladies’ Tyler Stewart in Woodys!

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Tyler Stewart, drummer for Canadian sweethearts Barenaked Ladies, dropped by Opticianado to add two pairs of Woody frames to his collection of eclectic eyewear.


The AZ Awards: Sean Pearson

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Thursday night 250 design and architectural professionals convened for Azure Magazine’s 2012 AZ Awards at the Thompson Hotel. Today, we were stoked to meet Sean Pearson an architect from Vancouver. Sean received an AZ Award on Thursday for Best Commercial and Industrial Architectural Building over 1100 square metres for the Nike Football Training Centre in […]


Two of Hearts Contest Winner – Polished Penny

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The winner of our Two of Hearts Anglo American Giveaway is local jewellery designer Penny Cook. Penny dropped by the store to claim her prize and found the hearts weren’t the best fit but we helped her find a great pair of vintage sunnies that suit her just fine! Thanks to everyone that entered the […]


Contest Winner!

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Earlier this month, we had asked visitors to name 3 actors/actresses who wears eyeglasses for a chance to win a gift certificate at our store. After much anticipation, we randomly selected one entry and would like to congratulate Rachel for being the lucky winner! Here she is sporting her cool new vintage sunglasses! We were […]


Barry Blitt

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This weekend we had the pleasure of fitting Barry Blitt, renown cover artist for The New Yorker, with a new pair of glasses. We had his prescription in stock so we were able to get his glasses ready within the day and now he is sporting an awesome pair of Lindbergs!