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 […]
We are thrilled to share with you that BlogTo has announced the best of what Toronto eyewear has to offer, with Opticianado topping the list at #1! With an array of options in both style and price point, we pride ourselves in not only helping your vision be the best it can be, but in […]
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, […]
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 […]
Last month Opticianado owner and curator Jordan Paul visited an international eyewear trade show in New York, where he searched high and low for the new best thing. Here is where he found Spectaculars – a Long Island based frame manufacturer still adhering to the traditional hand-made process. The shapes we all know and love, […]
More vintage in this week – prominent deadstock acetates! These frames are great for men and women looking for a bolder style. Come in store to see more!
What does “deadstock” mean? New old stock or deadstock means the product has never been worn, sold or bought, and often still has the original tag and packaging. Opticianado owner and curator, Jordan Paul, travels the world looking for closing Optical shops and factories for never worn vintage eyewear. Jordan has an overwhelming amount of frames […]
It’s our biggest sale yet! Come in soon for best selection! This month is the official host of our fall blowout sale! Select new and vintage eyewear and sunglasses are marked down, from 10-50% off!
In light of our recent post on Vintage Playboy Eyewear, I thought it was necessary to provide a brief history on the iconic eyewear. First of all, yes, it’s true, Playboy made eyewear! This line of eyewear was not your basic, run of the mill, mass produced sunglass collection. It is so much more than […]
Here are a few of our over sized, bubbly shades dating back to the 1970’s. They’re fun, they’re glamorous and they sure are beautiful!
