Category Archives: designer

NEW VINTAGE PERSOLS

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With the temperatures climbing slowly but surely higher, we’re filled with the cautious optimism that only the first signs of spring can bring. In preparation for the warmer weather we’ve been adding to our impressive collection of new and vintage sunglasses. We’ve got quite a few contemporary pieces from Persol, but this past week shop […]


NEW YELLOWS PLUS STOCK

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Available at only 3 different locations across Canada, Yellows Plus eyewear is designed and made by hand in Japan with an attention to detail that shows passion and exquisite craftsmanship in each of their frames. We often recommend these frames for clients who are looking for something comfortable and simple that still contains elements of […]


LINDBERG SUNGLASSES

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Hey all! We’re lucky enough to be able to showcase one of the biggest selections of Lindberg frames in the city of Toronto, and in the last few weeks we’ve been expanding on our collection in a big way. In addition to several new ophthalmic styles, for the first time ever we also have several […]


WHY YOU DON’T LOOK LIKE HARRY POTTER

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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 […]


NEW STOCK: WOODY FRAMES!

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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 […]


ARE THE EARLY 00s VINTAGE YET?

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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 […]


THROWBACK: BLUE JAYS!

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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 LOVE FRENCH EYEWEAR

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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, […]


NEW STOCK: WAZA

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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. […]


OPTICIANADO X LA EYEWORKS TRUNK SHOW

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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 […]