Orgreen 2012 Collection

 

"Hoxton" from the new "Helium" collection

 The volcanic scenery of Iceland was the perfect setting for the 2012 collection from Orgreen.

 
Between harsh rocks and steaming mist stationed, the focus of the campaign is not solely on the eyewear but the overall picture of an adventurous and cultured lifestyle.

 

 The latest collection of eyewear Orgreen convinced by Scandinavian lifestyle as before with a mix of vintage and minimalism. Much use of metal, but also of material, mixes toned metals and colored acetate to create a straight-line design with dreamy style elements.
 

Dominant hue is blue, with a spread between light turquoise to deep dark blue tones.  Orgreen's 2012 collection is very clean and sharp in appearance and is excellent for those searching for a stylish, innovative frame.

 

"Kiddo" from the new "Airline" collection

"Alice" from the new "Helium" collection

Capri Edition

In a brilliant mix of nature and architecture, Casa Malaparte, the masterpiece of Italian modernist architecture, plays muse to the latest Persol design.  Casa Malaparte remains one of the best examples of Italian modern architecture. 

Look for a redesigned Arrow hinge which recalls the Casa's perimeter shape, or the temple tip etchings which are taken from the Casa's distinctive trapezoidal staircase.

From inspiration to reality, a delightful introduction to the new Capri Edition.  The entire line is based off the gorgeous Casa Malaparte architecture and is well suited for everyday wear.

"Suprema" from the new "Capri Edition" collection available in a wide range of colours

Harry Lary and Thierry Lasry: Bright, Fun Style

Harry Lary's is a brand which was founded by Harry Lasry and has been taken over by his son, Thierry Lasry.  All of the frames are handmade in France.

"Diversity" in colour 633 adds a splash of pink, purple, and orange hues

"Ceremony" frame in a bright yellow shade

The brand is driven by creativity and uniqueness and it really shows through their frame designs.  Another cool aspect of Harry Lary's collections is that it relies solely on its appearance to stir interest as it does not offer a visible logo anywhere when wearing the glasses.  With a heavy focus on coloured patterns and bright hues, Harry Lary's 2012 collection is perfect for Spring and Summer.  If you are the type who enjoys making a bold statement with your eyewear, Harry Lary may be the perfect brand for you!

"Shooty" in black with colour splatter pattern

"Primitivy" in black -- even Harry Lary's solid frames are bold and unique!

Harry Lary's fun, fresh take on eyewear frames makes it one of the prominent leaders in stand-out glasses and shades.  Thierry Lasry also has his own line of sunglasses which includes more bold prints and interesting frame textures.  Thierry's frames are also handmade in France.

"Adultry" creates a textured look and is very modern with more feminine lenses

"Agony" in an ivory style -- much like "Adultry" it also has a textured look on the top half of the frames

Thierry hopes to create futuristic frames and lenses with a vintage touch, and he really captures this style throughout his collections.

"Annalinny" in a colour-splatter style

"Sexxxy" in dark blue makes a bold statement and is a stunning look

Horn-Rimmed Vs. Horn Rim

Although we’ve seen our fair share of chunky acetate frames, we still chuckle when a client asks to see a "horn-rim" style.

Many collections offer horn-rim style eyeglasses, however very few actually design real horn rim eyewear.

Buffalo horn had been used since the 1890s and was a common material for spectacle frames, however with technological changes and environmental awareness, buffalo horn eventually become less widely used.

 For a certain discriminating and stylish few, buffalo horn never went away. and is now experiencing somewhat of resurgence with younger generations.

 There are many benefits to wearing horn frames. Horn is a hypoallergenic material, very light weight and can be beautifully polished to an almost transparent airiness.

As well, horn used for eyeglasses is a natural by-product of Asian water buffalo, which are used domestically for farming, transportation and food...thinking buffalo mozzarella.

Spectacle has the Lindberg precious line featuring all types of Buffalo horn and diamond luxury on display at our West Queen West and Yonge St boutiques and it is available by viewing at the Distillery any time you like.

Stay tuned to the blog for some more exciting Buffalo Horn related news later this year...........

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.

THOM BROWNE and Spectacle. The Perfect Pair

Thom Browne and Spectacle have a lot in common, Thom has been called by some the "designer of the decade" for his high concept fashions and super awesome designs.

Spectacle has been doing what we do for over 10 plus years and while we haven't gotten all the international praise of Mr Browne we sure have collected our fair share of awards and feel the love for our services all over.

 It only makes sense then that Spectacle be the exclusive sight of Thom's debut collection done in collaboration with Dita Eyewear. The results of their efforts are stunning and we are proud to have them on display.

TB-011A/46

Handcrafted Black Acetate rim in a titanium frame, plated with 12k gold. For comfort Thome Browne has incorporated custom titanium nose pads with Four Stripe detail, with signatiure tri-color red, white and blue temple tips.

Handmade in Japan, the piece draws inspiration from architecture and machinery of the mid-20th century, complimenting todays modern aesthetics.

Bold and distinct with a definite NYC feel to them the Thom Browne x Dita collection can be seen in Toronto at our West Queen West flagship at the moment but can be viewed at either our Yonge St or Distillery District boutiques by request whenever you like.

Happy Birthday Michael Caine!

We had to wish one of our favorite actors, Michael Caine, a Happy Birthday.

With or without glasses, he's one of the most recognizable faces on the silver screen.

Whether he's playing British secret agent Harry Palmer, concerned father Matthew Hollins or making us laugh hysterically as the shagadelic Nigel Powers, he will always be an icon of style and originality.

Happy Birthday Mr. Caine...Spectacle loves you!!