PopUp 120 Showroom Opens in Toronto

Fashion movers and shakers braved Toronto's recent heat wave to make an appearance at one of the city's newest hot spots, PopUp 120. Located on the unique, developing corner of Argyle Street on Ossington, the crowd was eager to mix and mingle along with a cold beverage.

PopUp 120 is a retail extension of its original national clothing supply and distributor business, Agency One. According to owner, Ken Georgopoulos, “We wanted to create a space that serves as a marketing and PR function for each of the brands that we carry.” Just to name a few, Popup 120 carries: Religion, House of Gods, and various collaborations including Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim, and Dries Van Noten.

Collage with owner Ken

Georgopoulos says his inspiration for opening PopUp 120 came from his trip to Paris during Fashion Week a few years back, when he stumbled across a showroom. “I took a look inside to see what was going on and basically, it was Opening Ceremony using a retail space for their wholesale activities... you see examples of it in New York, London, and Paris, so I thought it would be good to have something like that to bring to Canada as well.”

Be sure to stop by PopUp 120 soon to check out the great showroom atmosphere!

Written by Christina Cheng, Freelance Journalist & Stylist at Spectacle

New Harry Lary Eyewear is Available Now!

The SYMBOLY

Spectacle's Queen St. West boutique received some brand new Harry Lary eyeglasses just in time for the weekend.  The bright, bold styles are perfect for Summer and make a powerful statement.

The SUPPORTY

These and more colourful Harry Lary eyeglasses are available at Spectacle now so come by this weekend and take a look!

Luminato Starts Today in Toronto

Luminato - one of the largest art Festivals in Toronto - begins today!  Luminato is a Festival which brings together and celebrates artists from around the world and Canada.  It runs from June 14th through June 23rd with events sprawling the city featuring music, theatre, dance, visual arts, literature, and film.

Check out the Luminato website here for more information and a schedule of each event happening throughout the city.

La LOOP Eyewear Necklaces Make Great Mother's Day Gifts!

Still looking for a perfect gift for Mother's Day?  Treat your mom to a La LOOP - a beautiful eyewear necklace that keeps her favourite glasses in place.  La LOOP chains are made of luxurious materials such as silver, shells, and horn, and are beautifully decorated. 

We are currently offering no tax on La LOOP eyewear necklaces so hurry in and pick one up for your mom today!

New Barton Perreira Watson Eyeglasses Now at Spectacle!

The Watson from Barton Perreira is now available at Spectacle!  The Watson has an acetate front and beautiful designs along the metal temples. The round design is also suitable for men and women and compliments many face shapes.

The Watson in Chestnut-Antique Gold

The Watson in Matte Heroine Chic-Pewter

The Watson in Matte Black-Pewter

Spectacle carries the Watson model in these three colour combinations.  Stop by to view our entire Barton Perreira collection of eyeglasses and sunwear!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from all of us at Spectacle!  We will be closed today, January 1st, but are opening up again January 2nd.

Thank you to everyone who made 2012 such a great success for us and we look forward to seeing you all in 2013!

Happy Holidays from Spectacle!

Happy Holidays from our Spectacle family to yours!  We will be closed for Christmas Day tomorrow but will re-open for Boxing Day.

Spectacle Loves Village Day!

Yesterday was Village Day in Toronto and the area surrounding the Yonge St. Spectacle was busy with music, families, snow cones, and people looking for great glasses!  Village Day is a yearly event held in the Yonge-Lawrence Village to celebrate the shops, food, and entertainment in the area.

The Yonge. St. Spectacle

  

The busy scene in front of the shop

There was no shortage of great BBQs

A mini pirate and his parrot

Spectacle also contributed to the festivities by taking 50% off our sale items that are usually a 40% discount!  We always have amazing eyewear at the Yonge St. shop so come by and take a look.