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. […]
We’re thrilled to announce that this weekend we will be holding a trunk show at our shop for one of our favourite contemporary designers, LA Eyeworks! With an eclectic variety of frame shapes both classic and daring, LA Eyeworks offers a ton of options for those looking to spice up their style with glasses that […]
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 […]
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 […]
For customers looking for a departure from classic round and rectangular shapes, we carry an abundance of geometric, polygonal frames! Playing with shapes and angles offers a quirky alternative to your look while maintaining an overall clean and modern aesthetic. Curious about our one-of-a-kind frames? Come on down to the shop and learn more about […]
It’s that time of year again! Our Annual Sunglass Sale runs until August 31st with discounts anywhere between 10-50% off. Although the sale runs all month, pairs are already moving quickly. Come in sooner rather than later for the best choice of new and vintage frames at a wide-range of discounted prices. We can […]
