Showing posts with label ic Berlin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ic Berlin. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

The Award Winning ic! berlin Power Law is Now Available in New Colours

The Power Law model in our new colour combinations: Ghetto Havana and Piano Rough

The very popular ic! berlin Power Law is now available at Spectacle in new colours - Ghetto Havana and Piano Rough.  Both styles are currently housed at our Queen St. West boutique.

The Power Law design process

The Power Law has a combination finish consisting of polished and "rough" unpolished acetate which ic! berlin discovered by chance.  The "rough" acetate was found by the design team when it was presented at a brainstorming meeting due to a tight deadline where everyone, including Ralph, fell in love with the unpolished acetate edges. The rough Power Law is used to show off authentically how the eyewear was born by showcasing each layer for the wearer.

The Power Law in Piano Rough

The Power Law is one of the most popular models from ic! berlin so hurry in and pick one up before they're gone!





Friday, November 23, 2012

Kelly Loves Her ic! berlin Frames!



Kelly's favourite frames of the year were an easy choice - the Provocante by ic! berlin.  The shape is perfect and it's a very stylish, flattering piece!


Kelly explains her love by saying that "ic! berlin frames are one of the lightest, strongest, and best made frames in the world today.  Wonderfully crafted and architecturally beautiful, these frames don't have screws or solder points which makes them incredibly durable.  I love the edginess of these sunglasses with jeans and a t-shirt and the simplicity of them with a black dress."  


ic! berlin became famous for their hinge that is designed to allow for incredibly easy removal of the temples which is why the frames are so durable.  ic! berlin is also known for personal touches - like Ralph's own phone number engraved on every temple!


Both men's and women's styles are available at all Spectacle locations so come by and view our entire collection!  




Friday, October 5, 2012

New ic! berlin Glasses Have Arrived at Spectacle

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Brand new ic! berlin eyewear has arrived at Spectacle as well as a restock of the bestselling power law in black and gold.  We have new arrivals of both plastic and metal frames including pieces from their popular rough. collection.

die nebensonnen in black
die nebensonnen in pearl 

The die nebensonnen is a plastic frame front with metal arms.  It is also made of unique colour combinations and is very light-weight.

izou in gun metal
izou in chrome
lars in black
lars in chrome

Our new ic! berlin items are now at the Queen St. shop.  Stop by over the Thanksgiving weekend and take a look!




Sunday, September 16, 2012

Spectacle Has You Covered For Fall / Winter 2012 Trends!


As another summer comes to an end and our wardrobes change with the season, it’s only fitting to change our eyewear collection as well, right? Well, we at Spectacle think so and we have just the right fall trends for you!

Dressing accordingly to the cool fall breeze is key and that includes keeping your eyes protected. A neat new fall trend that designer Thom Browne brought back to the eyewear industry is the look of “blinders” or “side cups”.

Thom Browne - TB-010A-T-56 & TB-010B-T-56

The TB-010A-T-56

This unique and handsome Thom Browne frame is best fitted for any man, on any occasion and is guaranteed to flow naturally not only with the contours of your jawline, but fall attire as a whole. This handcrafted black acetate sunglass, paired with acetate temples, stainless cables and brown or white leather side cups is definitely a must-have. The custom titanium three-barrel hinge along with anti-reflective, UV protective lens coatings is part of the perfect package for the fall season. 

Oliver Peoples x Takahiro Miyashita - The Soloist collection


The Soloist

The Soloist

What are the two perfect “go to” fall frames, you ask? TheSoloist ‘Teardrop’ and ‘Round’ are two frames that Oliver Peoples features in their 2012 season collaboration with TheSoloist Japan designer, Takahiro Miyashita. TheSoloist pursues a vintage-inspired aesthetic with close attention to detail and craftsmanship that will never go unnoticed.  You can’t go wrong with its sleek, clean-cut, original, vintage hybrid style.

TheSoloist Teardrop plays on the original aviator shape with acetate temples and top-bar; it also features filigree detailing and contrasting colour combinations. Spectacle carries all four colour options along with polarized glass lenses. TheSoloist Teardrop frame is the ideal sunglass to compliment its snazzy optical partner! 

TheSoloist Round continues the vintage look and feel with a hybrid feature of filigree metal eyewire paired with acetate temples and top-bar. The contrasting feel of metal and acetate along with the contrasting colours of the plastic, creates a unique, simplistic beauty to this frame. Spectacle carries all three colour combinations along with its custom fit vintage-inspired lenses. 

Mosley Tribes x Crooks & Castles - Castellano

The Castellano

Mosley Tribes and Crooks & Castles have come together once again to commemorate The Crook’s 10th Year Anniversary. To celebrate its decade milestone, Spectacle was pleased to re-release the Castellano frames!

Spectacle carries both limited edition colourways of the Castellano frames in a modern matte black acetate with brushed gold finished detailing and grey gradient lenses.  The other colour is a vintage-inspired tortoise shell acetate with brushed gold detailing and spice brown gradient lenses. Both makes will have a custom 10-year anniversary stamping inside the frame temples, accompanied by the Mosley Tribes case and a custom limited edition cleaning cloth.

Gold and Wood- B24

The B-24

The Gold and Wood-B24 frame is made with the most sophisticated materials that are durable enough to stand the fall and winter seasons. The elegance and thickness of the precious woods combined with the metallic structure are perfect for the fall season as it releases a warm and friendly tone. This frame was designed without unnecessary detailing, which makes it perfectly pure for the right man. 

Oliver Peoples-DBS



The Oliver Peoples DBS (Daddy B Squared) frame is designed as a partner to the iconic Oliver Peoples Daddy B. This oversized, retro-inspired masculine design has a squared-shape lens, suitable to hit all the contours of a male’s jawline, along with providing full coverage protection. The DBS also features the three-pin detailing design on the end-pieces of the frame. Spectacle has all four classic colours, including the new custom colour, Cascara Tortoise/Buff Gradient. 

IC! Berlin- Fatale

The Fatale

Ic! Berlin is famous for their cutting-edge eyewear designs featuring lightweight, durable, and super-flexible stainless steel – the pinnacle of function.

The Ic! Berlin Fatale, is a part of the Trés Chic eyewear collection that is designed by women, for women. Its light, graceful, and effortless beauty has the combination of the German hand-production of Ic! Berlin and the French design of Olivia Delorme.  
The Ic! Berlin Fatale frame has got to be one of the must-haves for this fall/winter 2012!

Linda Farrow x The Row

Linda Farrow x The Row

Linda Farrow and The Row, a luxury brand by Ashley and Mary-Kate Olson, have become a hit for females all around, including the diva herself, Beyoncé.

This oversized round frame with chunky acetates and gold metal temples and bridge are definitely a hot number for the fall season. Dress this frame up with a dress or trousers or dress it down with a pair of jeans and a leather jacket and you’ll be stylish nonetheless!

Thierry Lasry- Sexxxy

The Sexxxy

This flawless, special edition Thierry Lasry Sexxxy frame are so exclusive that only 500 pairs were made, and it’s available exclusively at Spectacle’s Queen Street West location. This frame is finished with matte black acetate and metal arms, paired with polarized Carl Zeiss lenses. The Sexxxy provides a slight cat-eye swoop-up, which manages to look good on any female face shape and is suitable for the fall/winter seasons! 

Thierry Lasry- Virginity- 870

The Virginity


Work an attitude-defining look this fall season with these Virginity round-frame sunglasses by Thierry Lasry in a cool blue gradient caramel colour. This rounded cat-eye frame will be flattering on any female and will be sure to compliment her whole fall wardrobe, guaranteed!

Written by Christina Cheng, Frame Stylist with Spectacle & Freelance Journalist




Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Spectacle Loves Back To School!

With classes back in session, Spectacle wanted to teach you about kids' eyewear that's perfect for heading back to school.

Rectangular frames are a fashion favourite!

This season, round frames and cat-eye styles are very popular and the trends show no sign of slowing down.  For the mini-fashionista, we recommend the Lafont Capucine.  For a stylish round-shape, we'd go for the Lindberg Ophus.

The Lindberg Ophus is a cute round frame for boys and girls

The Lafont Capucine is the perfect cat-eye for children

If your child is more sporty, the ic! berlin Jasper would be a great fit.  It is made with the famous ic! berlin hinge that allows the arms to handle a lot of strain without worrying about breakage!

The ic! berlin Jasper is a durable frame for the active child


The Mattes by ic! berlin is another nice option for strong frames

Whatever eyewear you may need for back to school, Spectacle has you covered!  If you ever want to spruce up on your eyewear education, stop by Spectacle anytime to chat with our expert staff.


Thursday, July 12, 2012

Happy Birthday Ralph!

Today is ic! berlin founder Ralph Anderl's birthday!  ic! berlin is known for its strong, durable, and stylish eyewear.  It is also known for its founder's fun, exciting personality and his love of the company he created.


 


Everyone at Spectacle wishes Ralph a Happy Birthday!



Friday, June 22, 2012

ic! berlin Kid's Collection Comes to Spectacle!

If your kid needs eyewear then ic! berlin's children's collection may be the perfect match.  The frames offer the signature ic! berlin hinge and are tough as nails!


The Jasper

The Linus

The Christan

Kids want to be like their moms and dads and so ic! berlin modelled the frames around some of their most popular adult styles.  They are sporty and stylish and very kid-friendly!

The Mattes

The Sally


The new kid's collection is available now at the Spectacle Yonge St. location.





Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Sunglasses For YOUR Face Shape!

With Summer just around the corner, everyone is looking at a new pair of sunnies!  This can be difficult since there are so many types around and so Spectacle is going to help you decide because Spectacle Loves You!

Round Face Shape
People with a more round face shape should stay with frames that have an angular appearance.  Angled lenses will help define your facial features and highlight your features!  A great frame for a round face type is Thierry Lasry  Glazy shades!

Thierry Lasry is a very fashion-forward brand and the Glazy is a stunning frame.
Available now at Queen St. Spectacle!

Square Face Shape
Those with a square face shape should stick to more rounded frames.  Round styles are extremely popular in the industry right now and we would recommend the MOSCOT Lemtosh.  This frame is also very popular among celebrities such as Johnny Depp!


Johnny Depp in Moscot Lemtosh...available at Spectacle Yonge St.


Heart Face Shape
Up swept or butterfly style frames are the best for heart shaped faces because they distract from a narrow chin and a high forehead.  A great frame for this face shape is the Linda Farrow Prabal Gurung!

The Linda Farrow Prabal Gurung is angled upwards and very stylish! 
Available soon at the Queen St. location!

Oval Face Shape
If you have an oval shaped face, you're in luck!  An oval face is well suited to any style of frame.  We love the ic! berlin Fruhlingstraum frame.  It is perfect for Spring and Summer and is a light frame you can wear anytime!

This ic! berlin frame is perfect for everyday wear. 
Coming to the Queen St. location!
Come by and ask one of our amazing stylists for help finding your perfect sunglass frame!

Friday, March 23, 2012

ic! Berlin @ VEE in NYC

Some shots of our friends over at the ic! Berlin space before the Vision Expo show in NYC.


A little music to start your day.


Ralph grabbing some R&R before the big show.


Have fun guys...looking forward to seeing the new pieces.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Tina Does The Morning Show on Global!

Spectacle Frame Stylist Tina stopped by The Morning Show on Global TV yesterday to showcase some of Spectacle's most popular collections!



Among the frames modeled by the hosts were pieces from IC! Berlin, Barton Perreira, Thierry Lasry, Lindberg, Graz, Tom Ford, and Oliver Peoples.

Representing light and modern metals, Tina brought along these offerings from IC! Berlin:

IC! Berlin "Lundi" Sunglass, from the Tres Chic Collection, pictured here in Matte Gold.


IC! Berlin "Wladimir P." Men's Sunglass, pictured here in Pearl. From Denmark, the ultra-light and comfortable Lindberg acetanium collection:



Lindberg 1129, col AC59 For the heavier, trendier look might we agree with Tina's selections from Thierry Lasry and Graz:


Thierry Lasry, "Glazy" Sunglass in colour 38455.


The "C.P.S." by Graz, a recent addition to the Spectacle family.


Tom Ford's "Nikita" in glossy black completes the look of a femme fatale.


And for the classic, vintage inspired look, Barton Perreira and Oliver Peoples:


The "Banks" by Barton Perreira, retro-roundis still in vogue with a vengeance!



Oliver Peoples' "Luv" in Dark Tortoise, for the timeless cat's eye.


All the models seen on The Morning Show are in stock in various colours at Spectacle Boutiques, so pay us a visit and see the latest showcase styles! With three locations in Toronto, we are are your source for the best styles from around the world!