Round frames have become quite the hot commodity recently, and we’ve got a large selection of everything from true round to panto, as well as rounded square for those of you looking for a shape that’s a little more in the middle. Yet we find that a lot of people perusing our shop are hesitant […]
FBI Special Agent Dana Scully of The X Files is remembered for lots of things; her intelligence, rigid skepticism, and now with the 90s resurgence in full effect, her gorgeous metallic frames. At Opticianado, we carry a wide variety of vintage metal frames reminiscent of Scully’s signature look. This type of frame is a great […]
Every season, Pantone releases a new carefully selected palette that reflects the most prominent colours in fashion and style. For fall 2016, they’ve chosen an eclectic and joyful mix of brights and neutrals that will keep you from feeling drab as the summer cools down. At Opticianado, we have a sincere passion for design […]
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 […]
At the end of the second World War, the United Kingdom began administering free eye wear and eye protection to the public. The Algha Works factory, also known as Savile Row were the main producers of these frames which brought them great success while keeping a strictly regulated manufacturing standard. Their safety frame was available […]
JP picked up a new brand for the shop: Savile Row, who have been manufacturing hand-made frames in London, England at The Algha Works factory since the 1930’s. This family-run business is responsible for iconic custom eye wear as seen onHarry Potter, Harrison Ford, Denzel Washington, Johnny Depp, Eric Clapton and last but certainly not least, John […]
