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LA EYEWORKS TRUNK SHOW!

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Join us this Sunday June 2nd for our LA Eyeworks trunk show here at Opticianado! For first dibs on this delightfully daring contemporary collection, remember to stop by and say hi! There’s a little something for everyone whether you’re on the hunt for a frame that’s classic or funky.


BLACK OUT

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So we’ve all waited patiently and the sun is slowly but surely bringing in the new season. Grab a fresh pair of sunglasses and get out there! But with so much to choose from, where to start? There’s nothing like a classic pair of dark black sunglasses to make a bold, yet versatile statement. Check […]


OP X OPTICIANADO TRUNK SHOW

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Time for some new specs? Need something classic? Tasteful? Yet interesting? We’ve got all of those and more at the Oliver Peoples trunk show! Stop by the shop on Sunday May 12th from 12 – 4 PM for an exclusive opportunity to view the entire collection from one of the optical industry’s most iconic designers.


PLAY WITH PLATOY

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We love new toys! Handcrafted in Italy and from the creative mind of Tokyo-born designer Akira Ishiwatari, these truly unique acetate shapes are inspired by the childhood enthusiasm felt when receiving a new toy. If you’ve been needing an excuse to come to the Junction and play with your look, this is it. Seriously. Try […]


GET READY WITH SOME VINTAGE SUNNIES

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Don’t let the clouds fool you! Sun and summer (and UV rays) are well on their way and we’ve got you covered for all your sun protection needs.  Casual or funky, vintage or contemporary, with tons of custom options to truly feel and see your best all summer long.  


NEW VINTAGE MEN’S FRAMES

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You’re a classy guy, so it goes without saying that you need a classy and stylish pair of glasses. Luckily for you, Opticianado is home to thousands of never-worn vintage frames. Handcrafted details add an individual personality to timeless shapes and we’ve got a wide range of sizes to be sure you find the perfect […]


OPTICIANADO TORTOISESHELLS

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There are few eyewear colours as timelessly stylish as tortoiseshell. Regardless of the era, it’s the one pattern we see again and again that flatters all different kinds of complexions and frame shapes. With subtle changes, we can also make countless variations to continuously re-invent the pattern to keep it fresh and current. In our […]


SUNGLASSES GIVEAWAY

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Hey all! From now until the end of the month you can win this beautiful custom-made Opticianado Model 101 sunglass. Entering is easy! Drop by Opticianado at 2919 Dundas St. W and fill out a ballot with your name and phone number, subscribe to our e-newsletter, and one lucky winner will be announced at the […]


THEN AND NOW

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Opticianado’s unique blend of never-before-worn vintage frames and boutique eyewear designers offers a selection unlike any other in Toronto. While we often look to our deadstock collection for out-there frames and bright, kitschy colours, we can still see many vintage details and elements of inspiration that set our contemporary stock apart. In these photos you can […]


6 EYEWEAR TRENDS TO TRY OUT IN 2019

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BRIDGE-LESS Putting a modern touch on classic aviator shapes, these bridge-less shapes feature a top bar only and create a minimal yet eye-catching aesthetic GOLD METAL We’ve got tons of new and vintage gold frames that are timelessly stylish, trendy and innovative, or somewhere in between! Oval and geometric shapes in particular are here to […]