More MOSCOT SUN Coming Soon!

Spectacle is receiving some more MOSCOT SUN styles in the very near future.  Keep your eyes out for updates on our Facebook and Twitter pages!

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.

The MOSCOT SUN Collection is Available Now Exclusively at Spectacle!

The MOSCOT SUN collection consists of 6 brand new models.  Here is a close-up look at 3 of the new styles.

The BEAUMONT is a sophisticated sunglass with beveled detail.  It looks commanding and stately on men, and strong and sexy on women.

The BEAUMONT in Bordeaux

The BEAUMONT in Brown Fade

The SHEPARD is elegantly executed with a continuous metal top bar and sporty shape.  The SHEPARD is fancy, casual, and defined.

The SHEPARD in Brown Fade

The SHEPARD in Black

The TANNER is based on vintage motorcycle goggles.  It has the aerodynamic build of a Ducati and it's the perfect sidekick for wherever the road takes you.

The TANNER in Black

The TANNER is Brown Fade

Exclusive MOSCOT models are available now at both the Queen St. West and Yonge St. boutiques, so come by and check them out!

Eye Spy: MOSCOT Windows Up Now at our Queen St. & Yonge St. Shops!

Our MOSCOT windows are all set up now at both the Queen St. and Yonge St. Spectacle locations!  Come by and check out our exclusive MOSCOT and MOSCOT SUN collections today - including the very popular LEMTOSH and CLIPTOSH.

The Queen St. Window

Our Yonge St. Shop

For more information on MOSCOT and new releases, check on our Facebook and Twitter pages regularly!

Pointillism Creates a Big Picture of Small Pieces

"We often plough so much energy into the big picture, we forget the pixels."

Johnny Depp

Pointillism art is the technique of using small dots of various colour or contrast and depth to create a larger image.  Here, Stockholm-based artist Philip Karlberg uses the format to create celebrity portraits who are known for their eyewear choices.

How the images are created

Jackie O

Steve McQueen

John Belushi

For more from Philip Karlberg check out his personal website.

Kelly Loves MOSCOT!

MOSCOT is the oldest collection we carry at Spectacle and it has rich roots in New York City.  MOSCOT has been around since 1899 when Hyman Moscot arrived in the States from Europe.  The brand was officially created in 1915, and the rest is history!

Hyman Moscot in 1934

Due to the brands strong presence in the eyewear industry, it's no wonder why Kelly chose to feature them as her favourite glasses of 2012.

Kelly in her favourite MOSCOT glasses

The MOSCOT EMIS

According to Kelly, "Since 1915, the MOSCOT family has been providing eyewear to customers in New York's lower east side and Spectacle is the only shop in Toronto to offer these iconic urban eyeglasses.  I love the simple detailing, fine craftsmanship, and the hardiness of the frames.  It's really special to have such a well-made product that is unique to our clients".  Stop by our Yonge St. Spectacle location to view our entire MOSCOT collection!

Spectacle's Year End Sale is on Now!

Our year end sale has officially started!  Stop by our Yonge St. and Queen St. boutiques to receive amazing savings on over 1,500 eyewear products.

There will also be contests taking place over our social media and in-store where we'll be giving away daily prizes - including custom made sunglasses!  Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter and check back here so you don't miss any contest announcements!

New MOSCOT Eyewear Models and Window Display Now at Spectacle!

Our brand new MOSCOT window display is up!  Stop by our Yonge St. shop to check out the posters, banners, video, and more.

MOSCOT Window Display complete with frames,
bags, and NYC postcards

Enjoy the window display and don't forget to ask about our new MOSCOT models, including the PUSHKIN, BABA, and ZOLMAN.  We also have a restock of the popular NEBB and LEMTOSH frames in various colours and sizes!

The PUSHKIN

The BABA

The ZOLMAN

Restock of MOSCOT Eyewear and New Colours Coming Soon!

Spectacle is receiving a MOSCOT restock and some new items very soon!  We are excited about the new colours coming in - especially the very popular LEMTOSH now available in Brown.

The BABA in Grey Fade

The LEMTOSH in Brown

The PUSHKIN in Matte Black

The ZOLMAN in Tortoise

MOSCOT is an incredibly popular brand, with celebrity fans including Johnny Depp, Paul Rudd, and of course, Terry Richardson - the celebrity photographer famous for taking photos with his signature TERRY frames on the people he photographs.

Ben Stiller in The TERRY

Paul Rudd in The NEBB

Stop by our Yonge St. boutique to check out our entire MOSCOT collection and keep an eye out for our new colours and MOSCOT window display coming soon!

TIFF Takes Over Toronto

Today marks the first day of TIFF 2012.  A few stars have arrived already and the excitement is taking over the city!

Bryan Cranston

Johnny Depp

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Tom Hanks

Enjoy the Festival and be-speckled celebs!

Sunglasses For YOUR Face Shape!

With Summer just around the corner, everyone is looking at a new pair of sunnies!  This can be difficult since there are so many types around and so Spectacle is going to help you decide because Spectacle Loves You!

Round Face Shape

People with a more round face shape should stay with frames that have an angular appearance.  Angled lenses will help define your facial features and highlight your features!  A great frame for a round face type is Thierry Lasry  Glazy shades!

Thierry Lasry is a very fashion-forward brand and the Glazy is a stunning frame.
Available now at Queen St. Spectacle!

Square Face Shape

Those with a square face shape should stick to more rounded frames.  Round styles are extremely popular in the industry right now and we would recommend the MOSCOT Lemtosh.  This frame is also very popular among celebrities such as Johnny Depp!

Johnny Depp in Moscot Lemtosh...available at Spectacle Yonge St.

Heart Face Shape

Up swept or butterfly style frames are the best for heart shaped faces because they distract from a narrow chin and a high forehead.  A great frame for this face shape is the Linda Farrow Prabal Gurung!

The Linda Farrow Prabal Gurung is angled upwards and very stylish! 
Available soon at the Queen St. location!

Oval Face Shape

If you have an oval shaped face, you're in luck!  An oval face is well suited to any style of frame.  We love the ic! berlin Fruhlingstraum frame.  It is perfect for Spring and Summer and is a light frame you can wear anytime!

This ic! berlin frame is perfect for everyday wear. 
Coming to the Queen St. location!

Come by and ask one of our amazing stylists for help finding your perfect sunglass frame!

Spectacle Arrival: New Oliver Peoples Sheldrake Frames!

Spectacle has some all new Oliver Peoples Sheldrake frames in store for you!  The Sheldrake collection has been described by Oliver Peoples' founder Larry Leight as a style that captures the "essence and foundation of the company and my designs".

The Sheldrake in bright, colourful shades including Green crystal

The Sheldrake in Pink Crystal

Inspired by Andy Warhol, the Sheldrake is a very popular frame.  Like all Oliver Peoples eyewear, the Sheldrake collection is all designed and hand-made in Japan.  Also like all Oliver Peoples, these frames have no visible logo and therefore are perfect for those who want the focus to be on the style rather than brand of their glasses or shades.

Andy Warhol was the inspiration behind the Sheldrake!

The Sheldrake frame has also been worn by a huge range of celebrities!  Anyone from Jessica Alba to Johnny Depp have been spotted wearing the Sheldrake.

Jessica Alba in Los Angeles in her Sheldrakes!

The new frames are available at the Queen St. location, so come by and take a look!