New Paul Smith Eyeglasses & Sunglasses Available Now!

Spectacle received a fresh shipment of new colours and styles in both Paul Smith eyeglasses and sunglasses.  The new colours include Navy Blue and Tortoise shades, and the new styles feature a large, square sunglass with polarized lenses!

Paul Smith Brock

Paul Smith Alderman

Paul Smith Spectacles are designed in collaboration between Sir Paul himself and Oliver Peoples founder Larry Leight. Their backgrounds mesh perfectly to create the classic, colourful pieces in the Paul Smith collection.

Paul Smith Whitley

Paul Smith Jeffries

Spectacle carries Paul Smith at all of our boutiques, so come by and have a look!

Oliver Peoples x TAKAHIROMIYASHITA Soloist 3 Eyeglasses are Now Available!

After the success of their previous collaboration, Oliver Peoples and Japanese fashion label TAKAHIROMIYASHITA decided to do it again with the Soloist 3! There are three new styles that keep with the classic design of the Soloist 2, but are made of a new modern titanium material.

All styles are offered in three colours featuring light wash lenses and the engraving "left eye" on the left lens.  This is a trademark of Takahiro Miyashita who was inspired by being left handed himself and products like his Levi's Lefty denim which had all of the detailing on the left side.

The Soloist 3 collaboration is a must-have for Oliver Peoples fans out there. Come by our Queen St. West boutique to check them out!

Come Into Spectacle for a Chance to WIN an Oliver Peoples Eyewear Gift Basket!

Our 12 Days of Spectacle Giveaways is underway!  For 12 days, we're giving away prizes including t-shirts, gift cards, and custom sunglasses.

These sunglasses could soon be yours!

Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and stop by one of our shops so you don't miss any chances to win!

See you soon!

New Mosley Tribes Delivery

A box full of Mosley Tribes has just arrived at Spectacle!  Come by to see what's inside...

 

Custom Aviatrix with Rosewood lenses

New custom Matte Hensley

The Cosley

Media Coverage of the Oliver Peoples x Spectacle Made to Measure Event!

The press has been constantly rolling in since the Oliver Peoples x Spectacle Made to Measure event last Thursday!  Here is some of what we have gotten from the amazing coverage:

BPLUSSTYLE: The article written for the website consists of a great interview with Larry Leight!

Fashionights: Another amazing interview with Larry Leight and his plans for the future.

Toronto is Fashion: Some fantastic photos and great coverage of the event!

It's All Style to Me: Focus of this article is on summarizing the overall event.

Flats are for Quitters: Great photos and information on Oliver Peoples.

The Sparks Twins: The Sparks Twins focused on Larry Leight and the new Oliver Peoples' styles!

Fashionotes: Discussion on the new collection and current Oliver Peoples' styles!

"The Connolly" - an Oliver Peoples x Spectacle frame

An event attendee admiring some shades!

Larry Leight taking part in an interview

The window display at the Spectacle Queen St. location!

The store was bustling throughout the evening

Photos By: Michael Allen

Footage of the event will also be featured on Friday's episode of eTalk!

THANK YOU!!

A HUGE Thank You to everyone who came out last night to celebrate the Oliver Peoples x Spectacle Made to Measure event!  It was a great success and had an amazing turn out.  Here are some pictures from the evening and more to come soon!

Spiro Mandylor

Larry Leight interviewed by Spectacle's Tina

Jag Dhillon and Larry Leight

Helping a guest choose some custom lenses!

Catering from Rock Lobster!

Aliya Jasmine trying on some specs!

So much to choose from!

More to come shortly, and THANK YOU again to everyone who came out last night!  Hope you all enjoyed it!

Photos By: Phil Birnbaum

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!

Oliver Peoples Vintage - Take a Journey Back in Time with Spectacle!

Something has been catching the eyes of shoppers enjoying the warm weather up and down Yonge Street - Look a little closer and you'll find another Spectacle Exclusive collection that has made it's way uptown.

Spectacle is proud to bring you the Oliver Peoples Vintage Collection, a showcase of frames celebrating the twenty year legacy of one of the most influential eyewear companies in the world.

This collection includes re-issues of some of the first frames released by the L.A. Based eyewear company and re-affirms their commitment to design and style. Designer and founder of Oliver Peoples, Larry Leight explains:

"Among these treasures are some of my favorites, including the first style introduced in the Oliver Peoples 1987 debut collection the OP-505. The 505 features filigreed antique metal temple and bridge detailing."

The OP-505

"Others were the OP-1955, a unique style recognized for its contrasting frame front and temple colours and the O'Malley, inspired by former L.A. Dodgers President Peter O'Malley which is one of the most recognizable frames in Oliver Peoples History."

OP-1955

O'Malley (available as Sunglass and Clear Rx)

"Convinced that interest in these classic styles is just as strong today as it was twenty years ago, I wanted to make some available to select customers. Since very few original pieces exist, and because it is essential that the same attention to detail, craftsmanship and the integrity of the original styles be retained, I reached out to the same Japanese factory to reproduce a limited quantity."

Thanks Larry, a passion for style and attention to detail is why Spectacle Loves Oliver Peoples and why we invite you to pay us a visit to see these limited edition pieces while you can!

We'll always strive to bring our clients the most exclusive collections in the world and provide an unparalleled selection of styles because Spectacle Loves You!