Category Archives: design

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.


NEW OPTICIANADO SHAPES

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They’re heeeere! After many drawings and months of waiting, we are proud to say that we have a gorgeous array of new shapes as part of our house line of eyewear. Designed by shop owner Jordan Paul for optimal fit and comfort, our frames are made from legendary Mazzucchelli acetate in a gorgeous palette that […]


OPTICIANADO LINE FOR WHOLESALE

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The Opticianado eyewear line has grown in exciting ways in the last couple of years, with a selection of both metal and acetate models that each come in a beautiful palette of classic and modern colours. Handmade in Italy, the Macro series is the only high-end collection of eyewear designed specifically with a wide fit […]


LA EYE-CONS

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Known for their bold contemporary shapes and daring colours, LA Eyeworks remains one of our go-to brands for anyone looking to stand out. Every year we’re in awe of their new shapes and new iterations of classic looks. We’re lucky enough to also have a handful of iconic vintage LA Eyeworks frames, many of which […]


SUPER EYEWEAR

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This week in optical inspiration, we’re looking at the every day disguises of iconic 70s era superheros. First off, who other than Clark Kent? Isis here as her alter-ego Andrea Thomas in this ultra-wide metal aviator. That pin-straight hair makes this an unmistakably 70s look. You may think that only Diana Price could get away […]


NEW STOCK AT OPTICIANADO

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Lots of new goodies lining our shelves from both contemporary designers and unique vintage deadstock! From Victory, we’ve got sassy cat eyes and thick statement masculine shapes! Sweet metals like these are perfect for petite faces. And for the optical lover who loves to stand out, new shapes from Cazal Eyewear for a look that […]


AH LEE SEE AH

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What attracted you to the optical industry? It sort of happened by accident, honestly. I started at the shop when I first moved to Toronto and quickly found that I loved the team, shop environment, and working one-on-one with people as a stylist. My colleagues all (very strongly) encouraged me to pursue opticianry and since […]


EYE SPY AT THE 90th OSCARS

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Watching everyone walk the red carpet last night before the 90th Oscars, we couldn’t help but spot all the different styles of frames on famous faces! Here are some of our faves and their Opticianado equivalents, for those of you looking to incorporate some celebrity style into your next pair of glasses. So elegant yet […]


GROOVER SPECTACLES

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It’s always exciting for us to expand our inventory, but we are especially thrilled and proud to be the very first optical shop in North America to carry Groover Spectacles! Handcrafted in Japan with a beautiful sense of playfulness and artistry, each pair has thoughtful twists on classic shapes. The superior quality of materials is […]


EYEWEAR TREND ALERT 2018: 90s FUTURISTIC VIBES

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Though often referred to as the worst decade for fashion, the 90’s revival has remained a pervasive trend over the last five years, with modern iterations of this decade’s looks visible on the runway every season. We may have barely made our way into the new year, but the trend forecast shows that 2018 is […]