Spectacle Client Profile on Phil Villeneuve

Phil in the centre wearing his current favourite eyewear - Garrett Leight Hampton S with Clip On

You may have seen Phil dancing around Toronto or on stage with Solange when she played here earlier this year. His YouTube dance videos have been mentioned by everyone from Ellen to Ke$ha and he's been a friend of Spectacle for years!



According to Phil, his dancing all started "one Christmas when I was totally broke and decided to make a video of me dancing in a park to 'Single Ladies'.  We filmed another and another and we just couldn't stop!  We only ever do it in one take and peoples' reactions are hilarious".  Phil also says that he gets some really touching responses from his videos - "people thank me for making them happy and that's why I love to do it!".



You can view all of Phil's dance moves on his personal channel here.  Thanks for the great videos Phil!

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!

Kira Loves Oliver Goldsmith!

As most eyewear lovers know, Oliver Goldsmith has a rich history in the world of eyewear design.  Oliver Goldsmith's creations have been worn by everyone from Audrey Hepburn to the late Princess Diana.

Lady Diana and Audrey Hepburn

With a reputation for creating some of the most unique and memorable eyewear around, it's no wonder Kira chose to feature Oliver Goldsmith as her favourite sunglasses of 2012.

Kira in the Moosh sunglass which she loves for its shape and colour 

According to Kira, "My vice is fashion and especially vintage items, so naturally I was drawn to the Oliver Goldsmith concept.  They are all about revolutionizing eyewear worn predominately for sun protection and propelling it into a must have accessory throughout the 1950's.  Over the years, the colours and styles remained timeless and I'm all about the visuals!"

The Oliver Goldsmith Moosh

Come by Spectacle to check out our entire Oliver Goldsmith collection!

Darren Loves CAZAL Eyewear!

Our Favourite Frames of the Year countdown has begun and Darren is first with his love of CAZAL!  Darren has been with Spectacle for a while now and his experience has given him great insight into the coolest, most flattering styles.

Darren explains why he loves the CAZAL 616 model so much:

"Why do I like the CAZAL 616? Well for me it is all about the versatility. Being around since the 80's these frames have a special place in hip hop lore. Think everything from RUN DMC krushing grooves to Jay Z making the Yankee hat more famous then a Yankee can and you will see them rocking something along the lines of this model. 

However, these frames aren't just for the young and jiggy with it. With the depth and sturdiness they posses they are perfect for the future, current and emerging presbyopes - think Robert DeNiro as "Ace" Rothstein in Casino or Uncle Junior Soprano.

It doesn't matter if I'm standing in my B Boy stance or telling some punk kids to "get away from my rhododendrons" - as long as I am wearing my Cazal 616's I'll look good doing it."

Jay-Z wearing his CAZAL frames

We carry a range of CAZAL eyewear at Spectacle so come by and take a look! Keep your eyes out for our next staff member's favourite frames...

Linda Farrow Sunglasses: The Perfect Fall Accessory

Fall is here but it's still sunny out there!  We have some gorgeous Linda Farrow sunglasses to protect your eyes from the Autumn rays.

Linda Farrow Luxe 159

Linda Farrow Luxe 88

Linda Farrow Luxe 171

Linda Farrow is known for their luxurious styles as well as their various collaborations, many of which Spectacle also carries.  One of the most popular brands Linda Farrow has partnered up with is The Row by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.  Together, they create pretty, feminine eyewear.

Linda Farrow x The Row 34

Linda Farrow x The Row 7

Linda Farrow x The Row 8

The collaboration is loved among celebrities like Beyonce we well! 

Stop by our Queen St. West boutique and ask a stylist about our vast Linda Farrow collection.

Linda Farrow Luxe Now at Spectacle!

What do some of the most stylish celebrities such as Beyonce and Ashley Olsen have in common?  They all love Linda Farrow!

 Linda Farrow's new Luxe collection is available at our Queen St. West location. The collection has a strong fashion-forward look, with an edgy feel.

LFL 152 / 3

LFL 18 C1

Linda Farrow began her company with the help of her favourite Optician, who also happens to be her husband.  She was among the first fashion designers to treat eyewear as a fashion accessory rather than simply a requirement.

LFL 136 / 5

Linda creates extremely fashionable pieces using high quality materials such as horn, leather, metal - even snakeskin!

LFL 88 / 6

LFL 96 / 3

If you're looking for a high quality, fashionable shade for the Summer months ahead, the Linda Farrow Luxe collection may be the perfect fit!

Solange Knowles in Oliver Goldsmith Hex

Beyonce's little sister, Solange is on the current cover of Rollercoaster magazine.

The model, DJ & singer can be seen wearing the Hex sunglass, by none other than Oliver Goldsmith.

You can read the full interview in Rollacoaster, out during next week’s London Fashion Week.