Amazing New, Exclusive Oliver Peoples x SoloIst Frames Available Now at Spectacle!

Spectacle got some new exclusive Oliver Peoples x Takahiro Miyashita The SoloIst Two frames in and they are a stunning collaboration.  The frames are recognized for artistic tailoring of layers, contrasting materials, and distinctive aged effects.

This collection is very exclusive and is only carried at Oliver Peoples boutiques, Garrett Leight`s A. Kinney Court, and, of course, Spectacle!

Oliver Peoples x TAKAHIROMIYASHITA SoloIst Two eyewear

The frames come in a variety of two classic colour combinations

 

The finished product is a masterpiece of old and new - truly a vintage look inspired by other vintage looks!  The rivet nose pad and pad arm have been recreated to reflect high quality eyewear of the 20s and 30s.  They are also available in both optical and Sun!

The collaboration also features sunglasses, such as the Teardrop

The frames are unique in that they have a mirror lens between two glass lenses to eliminate scratching to the mirror.  Japanese designer Miyashita, who has always been inspired by Oliver Peoples, said "this collaboration is going to be a new standard... I am very honoured and grateful for the result".  We couldn't agree more!

The new collaboration is available now at Spectacle!

New Arrivals From Garrett Leight!

Garrett Leight California Optical has become a new fav for those seeking a truly sophisticated vintage look.  Garrett Leight, as the son of Oliver People's Founder Larry Leight continues to roll out styles in unique patterns that look and feel straight out of another century.



The Hampton in colour 212



The Harding is available as both a clear Rx and Sun version.



The Harding in Honey Brown Tortoise with Green Tint.

Many of the handmade acetate frames are characterized by thin, delicate lines, some featuring matte finishes. The thin eye rims and temples lend an air of refinement to models like the Hampton pictured above.

Tanja has her Masters in pulling-them-off-ology.

New additions to Spectacle's collection include the Superba sunglass and a polarized tinted variant of the Kinney Rx frame, exquisitly modelled for you by our own Stylist, Tanja.

The brand new Superba in brown Polarized Lenses.

Rock them in matte black as well!

Also in stock, look for Garrett Leight's lovely cat-eye, the Lucille Sunglass with gradiant tints.

The Lucille in Honey Brown Tortoise.



And classic black, of course!


All these and more are now in stock at Spectacle's Queen Street West Boutique, waiting to join your eyewear family this weekend.  Pop in this Saturday and Sunday (we'll be closed for Family Day but back on Tuesday!)

Oliver Peoples Presents The Soloist Collection

Spectacle is proud to announce another unique collaboration now available at our Queen West Boutique...

The Soloist is a collaboration series with emerging fashion label TAKAHIROMIYASHITA TheSoloIst., by Japanese designer Takahiro Miyashita. Previously known for creating the edgy cult menswear brand Number (N)ine, Miyashita is praised in the men’s fashion world as a true visionary.

 

"The Round" is the distinctive double bridge frame of The Soloist Collection.

 
As a fan of Oliver Peoples, he was inspired by the understated styling and attention to detail for which the brand is known.

TheSoloIst. frames were constructed under a “salvage” philosophy. It was important to Miyashita that nothing new was produced unnecessarily, and that when possible, stock parts from vintage eyewear be incorporated into the design. Old factories and warehouses were scoured for original pieces and turned out to be goldmines.

"The Round" in Aged Gold with Tortoise Brow Bar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also very sharp in Brushed Silver.

When original parts could not be located, a year was spent replicating classical techniques with the original tooling used for Oliver Peoples frames close to 25 years ago. Finally the designs were infused with Miyashita’s original style and the combined parts were successfully reborn as luxury eyewear. The finished product is a masterpiece of old and new – vintage and vintage inspired.

 

"The Teardrop" is the Sunglass counterpart of the Soloist Collection.

"The Teardrop" continues the brushed, aged gold and silver look.

Also available in Matte Black, "The Teardrop comeswith Polarized and high-transmission lenses.

The rarity of the vintage parts makes these precious pieces a true collector’s item.
Miyashita explains, “This collaboration is going to be a new standard. I am very honored and grateful for the result.”

 

 

“The frames feel like a culmination of the many lessons I’ve learned over the years of designing with new and old technology,” says Larry Leight, Oliver Peoples Founder and Creative Director. “The styles are completely unique and at the moment they are hard for me to take off. I just really love them!”

The complete Soloist Collection is available at our Flagship Boutique at 752 Queen Street West!

All New Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses are Here!

The list of new arrivals at Spectacle's flagship store on Queen Street West just keeps growing! This Friday, you'll be able to get your hands on new releases by Oliver Goldsmith and Clair Goldsmith's Legacy collection.

The Berny, for the Michael Caine in your life...

The Orbison, a iconic shape as only Oliver Goldsmith can deliver.

The Ripley is available in a variety of lens colors and like the Berny and Orbison are very prescription-friendly.

Famous for decorating the faces of Hollywood elite for decades, the latest offerings from this influential UK brand include new men's shapes and vibrant cat-eyes like the Orbison and Ripley.

Continuing the tradition are some new arrivals in the Legacy Collection by Claire Goldsmith. Proving greatness runs in the family, the great-granddaughter of Oliver Goldsmith continues to please fans of vintage styles the world over.

These new colours are a welcome addition to other popular Legacy shapes now in stock including the Watson and Riley.

The Watson in Tokyo Tort

The Riley in Grey on Red

Pop in this weekend to be the first to get a look at these new styles, only at Spectacle's flagship boutique on Queen Street West! Chronicle our love affair with these vintage styles here and here!

Spectacle Loves The Macho Man

RIP "Macho Man" Randy Savage.

You and your bionic elbow drops may have left this earth, but your eyewear style will still live on with frames like these vintage Alpina's .

Perfect for any fans looking to pay tribute to one of the all time greats or collectors looking for a rare piece for their personal stock.

These Alpina's and many other fine vintage frames are available at Spectacle West Queen West, dig it!