Sneaker Culture at the Bata Shoe Museum

On April 25^th, the Bata Shoe Museum opened their latest exhibition, Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture. Out of the Box is the first North American exhibition to showcase the history of sneaker culture and features over 120 sneakers representing the past 150 years. Recognizable sneakers from rap legends Run DMC, sneaker guru Bobbito Garcia aka Kool Bob Love and Dee Wells from OSD are also featured gems. A particular highlight is the handpicked sneakers and sketches by Nike designers Tinker Hatfield, Tobie Hatfield, Mark Smith and Eric Avar. 

The exhibition is open now until March 30, 2014.

Written by Christina Cheng, Freelance Journalist & Stylist at Spectacle

Newly Released Cazal's are Here!

Gwen Stefani in the all-new 905 by Cazal.

Cazal, the German eyewear company behind some of most iconic faces in pop culture of the last twenty years has just released some new models including the 905 and the 616 and Spectacle on Queen West has got 'em, naturally!



The 905 in Gold with Green Gradient Lenses.





The 905 with White highlights on Gold.



Also available in Black and Gold.



Spectacle is also excited to have the Cazal 616 in both clear prescription and sunglass tints.  Those with a keen eye may recall this distinct frame was the signature look of Spike Lee's Mars Blackmon character from the early 90's Nike ads with Michael Jordan.





The 616 as made famous by Spike Lee.





Mars Blackmon: "Is it the Shoe's Michael??"

The 616 Sunglass variant in tortoiseshell.

The classic black 616 with Gradient Grey Lenses.

These new models along with some original vintage pieces and the current Cazal collection are in stock at our Queen Street West Boutique.  Take a peek here at some of the other styles from one of the most sought after brands in the world! 

Spectacle is your hookup if, like the Cazal Boys, you're lookin to be 'Snatchin' Cazals!