New goodies! For those of you looking for a classic shape with that extra “somethin’ somethin’”, we’ve just received a new batch of Woody frames! Made with pride and passion in Canada, these frames have a wood-like finish that sets them apart from your typical rectangular frame. If you’re someone who likes to keep it […]
I remember being a young teenager in the early 2000s, and some of the truly regrettable stylistic choices I made (rhinestones and low-rise jeans everywhere). So imagine the astonishment I feel looking around me and seeing the trends of that era slowly but surely creeping back into style. At least scrolling through Instagram. I don’t […]
A big, sharp pair of sunglasses conveys many things while protecting your peepers from harmful sun rays. Glamour, power, and femininity while sending a clear message: Look, but don’t touch. #stop We get quite a few ladies coming into the shop asking us for big fierce frames to help them achieve that perfect balance of […]
The Toronto Blue Jays have been doing their city proud, so today we’re combining our love for vintage eyewear with our love for the Blue Jays and bringing you a few frame picks inspired by 90s Tom Henke and Kelly Gruber! What a dreamboat. Check out those aviators! Iconic round sunnies à la Kelly Gruber […]
There’s an elusive je-ne-sais-quoi that has made French style and fashion a beacon of excellence for decades, and the same can be said of their eyewear. While there are plenty of neutrals to choose from that would fit the chic-est of any Parisian wardrobe, we also carry funky colours that are balanced out by clean, […]
The Opticianado staff takes great pride in being able to offer our customers a unique inventory to choose from. While we offer a selection of fine, handcrafted brands from around the world, we are of course best known for our vintage frames that make up about 50% of what we have in the shop. Owner […]
Designed and produced in Japan by Kyoto Eyewear, Waza is one of our most durable frames for those looking for premium quality metal frames with unique detailing. In this post, we’ll be showing a sneak peak of some of our new stock from Waza in a variety of shapes and fun yet sophisticated colour combinations. […]
If, like us, you recently binge-watched Netflix’s amazing new series Stranger Things, you may be feeling a little nostalgic for 80s eyewear à la Barb. We pride ourselves on our huge collection of vintage eyewear, and we have tons of 80s styles reminiscent of this red-headed cutie’s frames in creamy, rose-y tones. If you’re feeling […]
Ever wonder where we source our vintage frames from? Owner, Jordan found a batch of women’s cat-eye glasses in Upstate New York from a retiring Optometrist. These gorgeous women’s cat-eye’s are in absolute mint condition and even came in their original packaging. Their detailing and adornment are just so lovely. The blue/silver and clear/gold pairs […]
So, it’s superbowl Sunday, which got us thinking. Is Madonna really going to be able to pull off the big half-time performance? Miss Madge is getting up there afterall. Timeless as she might be, sometimes we long for the old, younger Madonna. She was so care-free and fun, daring us with music and fashion (including […]
