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 […]
As the summer months wind down and the days get shorter, we begin to hear the phrase that strikes fear into the heart of freaks and geeks everywhere: BACK TO SCHOOL! All kidding aside, amidst all the new school supplies and fancy new clothes for class picture day, don’t lose sight of the blackboard or bus stop; […]
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 […]
You’ll often see people cleaning their glasses in a multitude of ways — with their t-shirt, with paper towel, etc. — but very few people know that these materials can often scratch or damage your lenses. That’s the last thing you need when your goal is to see clearly. See below for a handy three-step […]
Got a pair of specs with us? Good! You look great, and with the summer sun upon us, clip-on lenses are an easy way to upgrade your current frame into a sunglass without committing to a whole new pair. They offer an economical yet stylish solution on sunny and snowy days. Our in-store experts trace […]
Join us this coming Saturday, February 20th for the L.A. Eyeworks x Opticianado Trunk Show! View the entire collection in-store for one day only. l.a.Eyeworks began on September 9, 1979 when Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi opened a single storefront on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. The original whim for this adventure? To challenge […]
The 2016 Toronto Offsite Design Festival is in quick approach. The festival runs Jan 18-26 and this year we will be featuring the work of designer Nate Asis. Drop by our opening reception on Wed, Jan 20 6-9pm. The Toronto Offsite Design Festival
Our November sale is coming to a close in a few days! Everything from one-of-a-kind dead stock vintage, to new handmade frames are on sale, in both sunglasses and optical. Save up to 50% off select frames in store for a limited time! Treat yourself! Did you know that we cut the lenses in house? That […]
Our annual Summer Sunglass Sale is in full swing from now until August 31st!. Come on by to save between 10-50% off all sunglasses including vintage! You won’t wanna miss this!
