Tag Archives: staff picks

SAM’S PICKS

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If you’ve been in the shop before, there’s a good chance you’ve met Sam and gotten to know her fabulous taste in frames. As we re-vamp our vintage stock for the week, we’re focusing on some of her very favourites from our collection.


THOMAS’ PICKS

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This week we’re featuring a selection of vintage frames as chosen by optician Thomas. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Thomas has a wealth of knowledge and impeccable taste that zeroes in on the perfect fit and style every time. While you’ll have to come in for yourself to see all the […]


LOOKIN’ LIKE THE 60s

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With its big, bold, and colourful shapes, the 60s were a distinctive decade for fashion in their outright rejection of  50s traditional values, mirroring the changing social landscape of the time. Many designers still draw influences from this decade’s Mod aesthetics, and today so have we! Check out these groovy picks from myself and glamorous […]


NOVEMBER SALE CONTINUES!

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Halfway through the month of November and there’s still plenty of time to come by the store and take advantage of our annual November sale! We’ve got sweet discounts from 10 – 50% off on a variety of new and vintage frames, so whether your tastes are funky or conservative there’s a treasure to be […]


STYLING STATEMENT SUNNIES

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With a focus on vintage pieces spanning decades from the 50s through to the late 90s, we’re proud to line our shelves with a thoughtfully curated collection of one-of-a-kind frames in all shapes, sizes and colours. While these pieces are no doubt intruiging, some may be intimidated and unsure of how to incorporate such unique […]


DAD GLASSES

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There are a few phrases that we hear all the time at Opticianado: ‘I had these in eighth grade!’ ‘I look like Harry Potter!’ (you don’t.) …and one of our faves ‘I look like my dad’. Upon scrolling through Instagram, ‘dad’ trends seem to be all over the place. Slouchy jeans and t-shirts, baseball caps, […]