Happy Birthday Hunter S. Thompson

"If you're going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it

or else you're going to be locked up"

- Hunter S. Thompson

Today is iconic American author and journalist Hunter S. Thompson's birthday.  He is most famous for his work Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas which later became a film starring Johnny Depp.

Hunter S. Thompson is also credited with creating the concept of "Gonzo journalism" - a highly personalized style of reporting where the author becomes so involved with the writing process that they themselves become a central character.  Thompson's works remain highly influential still today and he is even the theme behind Garrett Leight's new eyewear campaign.

 

A still shot of Garrett Leight's new campaign

Happy Birthday to Hunter S. Thompson and if you're looking for a Summer read, we highly recommend Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Happy Birthday Garrett Leight!

Happy Birthday to one of our close friends and amazing eyewear designer Garrett Leight.  His personal line, Garrett Leight California Optical, is carried by Spectacle and we recently received some new pieces for Spring / Summer 2013! 

"Heading Weast" - A Short Film by Joey Indrieri from Garrett Leight on Vimeo.

Happy Birthday Garrett from everyone here at Spectacle!

Happy Birthday Philip Glass!

Spectacle Presents a Tribute to Philip Glass from Michael Allen on Vimeo.

Today is legendary composer Philip Glass' birthday!  Philip has worked on movies like The Truman Show, Dracula, and The Hours as well as the opera Einstein on the Beach which had a stop in Toronto.  Philip is best known for his composition in the film Koyaanisqatsi which has had an influence over numerous areas of pop culture.

Philip Glass' Koyaanisqatsi alone has inspired everything from episodes of The Simpsons to music videos by The Strokes and Madonna.  

Happy Birthday Philip Glass from all of us at Spectacle!

Happy Birthday Philippe Starck!

Philippe Starck's designs are extremely diverse - he's created everything from houses to toothbrushes & eyewear to yachts. The Starck Eyes Collection is the result of collaboration between Philippe Starck and Alain Mikli, who have combined their creativity and technical expertise to fashion a new idea in optics: Biovision. 

The Biosun sunglass has upward shaped temples for increased comfort

The concept replaces the conventional screw-hinge with a "bio-hinge." Inspired by the human shoulders natural motion, the bio-hinge provides the same omnidirectional freedom of movement, which assures constant pressure on the temples to offering better comfort.

If you haven't experienced the comfort of the Starck Eyes collection, stop by our Yonge St. or Queen St. West locations for a test drive.