The Spectacle Guide to Tinted Lenses

Did you know that the colour of your lenses can affect the performance of your daily activities?  It's best to inform yourself on which lenses are well suited for your needs prior to purchasing eyewear.  Don't worry - Spectacle is here to help with our guide to tinted lenses.

Green lenses have numerous benefits.  They help to transmit all colours evenly, dim glare, and brighten shadows. They are perfect lenses for all outdoor activity - rain or shine - and are the original choice of pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

Amber / brown lenses help to improve contrast, even on cloudy days.  They are best for golf, tennis, high-altitude sports, boating, or any other activity where distance needs to be judged.

Blue, purple, and double gradient lenses are also a fashionable option.  They help to reduce glare, enhance contours, and improve colour perception.  These lenses are best for indoor and outdoor arenas and are especially helpful in misty, foggy, and snowy conditions.

Pink and red lenses are very popular this season for both men and women.  They are great at enhancing visual depth, reducing eye strain, and providing clearer road visibility.  They are excellent for snow sports such as skiing and snowboarding and are also perfect for summer activities like cycling.

Whichever lens colour you choose, Spectacle is sure to have the perfect pair of shades for your lifestyle needs - no matter the season.

New Tidings from Oliver Peoples!

Oliver Peoples Vintage Collection, following on their successful release this summer, are continuing the revival of classic shapes now in store at Spectacle on Queen Street West!

"The Round" part of the Soloist Collection.

The pieces in the Vintage Collection are recreated using the same meticulous processes and attention to detail that has made Oliver Peoples a leader in the industry.

The MP-2, one of the earliest designs from the company's inception.

Each frame captures the spirit of the original collection and closely resemble the roots of Oliver Peoples 1920's - 1930's Americana, post-industrial revolution aesthetic.

The MP-2 Sun Clip features the same fine detailed metal filigree seen on the frames, detail as only Oliver Peoples can deliver.

MP-2 in Red and Amber colours.

MP-2 sporting the Polarized Brown Sunclip

Rounding out the collection is a selection of sunglass variants of the MP-2, each with a polarized lens for the height of comfort and style.

The MP-2 Sunglass in Matte Black

The MP-2 rich red Garnet

Bottle Green lenses in an Amber frame, a timeless combination proving once again why Oliver Peoples is always in style but never trendy.

The Oliver Peoples Vintage Collection is available exclusively through Spectacle Boutiques so pay a visit to our flagship store on Queen Street West to get the perfect holiday gift!

And take a peek here at the rest of the Vintage Collection available at all three Spectacle locations.