New Tavat Collection Now Available

The new Tavat sunglasses are now available at the Queen St. location!  Tavat began in 2010 in Pasadena California and all frames are hand made in Italy.  A company driven by design, Tavat creates based on the principles of independence, impeccable quality, and develops products which withstand the test of time.

Ace I in Gun Metal

Ace II in Gold

Tavat frames are perfect for those in search of modernity, excellence, and refined elegance.  Although the designer, Professor Norman Schureman from the Art Center School of Design in Pasedena, passed away tragically, his designs live on throughout his colleagues and proteges.

Edge II in Metal

Tavat takes both form and function into account when designing their lenses and frames.  Lenses in both prescription and sunglasses work to filter out high energy visible light associated with macular degeneration which gives you the clearest, most optimal vision possible!

Chinook I in Gold

Lancer II in Black

Come by Spectacle's Queen St. location to view these and other models! 

NEW KBL Frames are In!

KBL Shades In-Store

KBL has come out with some cool new sunglasses perfect for summer, and Spectacle has them!  KBL is different in that they design their eyewear beginning with the colours and textures.  The NYC based brand launched in September 2009 and is developed by Adam Mendelsohn and David Barton - both of whom have worked for other companies such as the amazing Oliver Peoples.

Dream Rush in Nude

Fearless Flames in Vintage Honey

Fearless Flames in Matte Black Havana

KBL's lenses are created from the best resources in the world which are all found throughout Europe and Asia.  Each and every bicolour paint scheme is done by hand masking the end piece from the frame front.  In addition, the enamel fill is also hand applied to every single left temple tip on every single frame!

West Side Bernie in Transparent Honey

Higher Incentive in Ebony Stripe

KBL's mission is to create very high quality, original designs with an authentically better fit, and their new sunglasses collection embodies all of these elements!

Come by the Spectacle Queen St. location and take a look for yourself!

NEW Philippe Starck Biosun Sunglasses Are In!

The new Philippe Starck Biosun Collection has arrived at Spectacle!  We have the new frames available now at the Queen St. West location.

What makes Philippe Starck so great is that he strives to create frames that are imaginative and timeless.  Philippe Starck is trained in architecture which has helped him to create such interesting, unique frames.

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The new Biosun collection offers a variety of 3 unique lens options including polycarbonate, polycarbonate polarized, and mineral glass.  Philippe’s architectural and designing background really comes out in his hinge design which is modelled after the human shoulder.  As always, the Biosun collection includes this feature as well!

Come by the Queen St. location and check out the new Biosun shades!

Let's Play Ball!

The 2012 Major League Baseball has started and we couldn't think of a better way of celebrating than a trip to the ball park...also pulled out some old baseball cards of bespectacled sluggers & pitchers for your viewing pleasure.

Let's Go Blue Jays!

Facial hair, eyeglasses and baseball seem to go hand in hand, don't you think?

Friday as in Good!

Spectacle locations will be closed on Good Friday (April 6th) for a well deserved day-off and to spend some time with our friends and loved ones.

Try and stay out of trouble...it is Good Friday after all. See you on Saturday!

Mosley Tribes Contest Winners!

Congratulations to Jodi Brown and Tyler Silva, the winners of our Mosley Tribes Snowbeach contest!  Tyler has won the orange framed sunglasses and Jodi is the winner of the pink.  Each pair is outfitted with our own custom-tinted lenses!  The prize also includes a Mosley Tribes beach towel and Spectacle gift card.  Thanks to everyone who entered by "liking" our Facebook page!

Tyler's Prize

Jodi's prize

Thanks for supporting Spectacle and don't forget, Spectacle Loves You!

Junos 2012

The 2012 Juno Awards were last night and it was a great night for Spectacle friend, Dallas Green!  Dallas, or City and Colour, went home with the Songwriter of the Year award.  Congratulations Dallas and nice specs!

Dallas Green,  aka City and Colour, accepting his Juno last night in Ottawa