Happy Birthday Frank Gehry

Happy birthday to a Canadian icon and one of our favourite architects, Frank Gehry.

His buildings, including his private residence, have become tourist attractions. His works are cited as being among the most important works of contemporary architecture in the 2010 World Architecture Survey, which led Vanity Fair to label him as "the most important architect of our age".

Here's a small sample of Frank Gehry's work.

Once again, Happy Birthday Frank...Spectacle loves ya!

Oscars, Celebrities & Dictators...Oh My!

 
The stars were out in full style of course for the 84th Academy Awards last night and along with flowing gowns, champagne and sharp tuxedos we picked a few of our fav stars rockin their specs on the red carpet.

The Artist star and her beau director,
Bérénice Bejo and Michel Hazanavicius.





Gary Oldman



Legacy Collection by Claire Goldsmith, The Healy.

The Watson in Burnt Orange.

In Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Gary Oldman shows of the styles made popular by UK design houses like Claire Goldsmith with colours like English Summer and the Watson in Burnt Orange.


Nick Nolte



Oliver Peoples Basel in Black with Polarized lenses. 

The classic retro styles similar to the Oliver Peoples Basel were a common site as the sun went down outside the Kodak Theater.




Zachary Quinto




"General Aladeen" aka Sacha Baron Cohen.

 If there's a style that caught your eye on the red carpet then stop by let us help you bring out your inner celebrity. With three locations to serve you, It's what we do!

Spectacle Giveaway to our Facebook Friends

Here's your chance to win one of two Spectacle prize packs.

We've outfitted the popular Mosley Tribes Snowbeach sunglass with our own custom-tinted lenses and threw in a Mosley Tribes beach towel and Spectacle gift card.

 All you have to do is log into Facebook and "Like" our page. That's it! The winners will be selected in May (just in time for summer) from our list of fans/friends on FB.

Paradise Island: An Exclusive Photoshoot By Jennifer Toole for Complex Mag

Gotta love our girl Jennifer Toole for supplying us with pics from her recent photo-shoot for Complex Mag.

Shot at Atlantis in the Bahamas with model Kali'i Dixon and some of our own sunglasses, including the Linda Farrow Luxe 63 & Tom Ford Nikita....it's a tough life Jennifer, keep up the good work!

All of the sunglasses from the shoot are available at Spectacle because we love you!

Usher in Theo Oak

Who do we have here looking very cool with theo by Tim Van Steenbergen's model OAK? Usher in da house!

Usher is seen wearing the black finish Oak; above is the same piece in but in blue. Sure to be a modern classic!

Spending the Day With Family & Friends ...

Spectacle locations will be closed on Monday February 20th for a well deserved day-off and to celebrate Family Day with our friends & loved ones.

Whether you're spending time at home or out for a drive in dads convertible, we wish everyone a relaxing & enjoyable Family Day...see you on Tuesday!

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!)