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!

Happy Birthday 7/11! Spectacle Loves You

Today, July 11th, is 7/11's birthday!  In celebration, they are giving away free Slurpees and our Queen St. shop stopped by to pick some up.

The Slurpees at the shop

Happy Birthday 7/11!

Slurpees and sunglasses, the best Summer combination

Don't forget to get your own free Slurpee and come by Spectacle while you're at it!

Spectacle Summer Trunk Show Series: Linda Farrow and Orgreen & Blac

Spectacle got the chance to host two special trunk shows last week.  On Thursday, July 5th, we held a Linda Farrow Trunk Show at our Queen St. shop and on Saturday, July 7th, we had Orgreen & Blac at the Yonge St. location.  Both shows were great and the reps and our staff taught Spectacle customers even more about the featured products!

Stunning Blac eyewear

Kyra from Linda Farrow helping a client

Cool eyewear from Linda Farrow and Jeremy Scott

Acetate shades with a feather pressed between

Kelly helping with an Orgreen purchase

Orgreen & Blac rep Ron helping a customer

A family looking for the perfect Orgreens

It was a busy day at the Yonge St. shop!

Thank you to Linda Farrow and Orgreen & Blac for helping out with the trunk shows and for everyone who came out!  Keep your eyes open for more events coming from Spectacle!

Thierry Lasry Collaborations and Limited Edition Sunglasses are Available Now at Spectacle!

Thierry Lasry Limited Edition and collaborations have arrived at Spectacle! The collaboration styles are new, and the Limited Edition shades are rare and unique.

Lively Limited Edition in Matte Black

Sexxxy Limited Edition in Matte Black

The Limited Edition styles are both classic Thierry Lasry frames but in a Matte Black shade.  They are in celebration of the 5 year anniversary and there were only 500 made in total.  The collaboration styles were created by Thierry Lasry x Steffie Christiaens and come in a tortoise and dark green shade.  Steffie Christiaens is a fashion designer from France and her collaborations with Thierry Lasry are loved by celebrities such as Lady Gaga.

Thierry Lasry x Steffie Christiaens Galena

Thierry Lasry x Steffie Christiaens Galena in a Tortoise style

Get down to Spectacle to pick up your exclusive pair of Thierry Lasry Limited Edition and collaboration shades before they are gone!

Spectacle Summer Trends 2012: Vintage & Classics With a Twist

Trends come and go; they say hello and they say goodbye but nobody likes goodbyes so how about a trend that stays and remains timeless? Spectacle’s summer trends are focused on vintage and classic frames that have a little “umph” in them to maintain that  classic yet edgy and modern look.

Oliver Peoples Sheldrake

The Oliver Peoples Sheldrake frame is a classic-modern twist on a vintage round frame, which in fact, was inspired by Andy Warhol. The transparent champagne acetate colour, paired with a vintage rose tint lens is the perfect summer mix that goes well with a nice summer tan. Many shy away from round frames but please don’t— a rounded or more oval shaped face works well with a round frame as it tends to follow the contours of the face; making it look more natural and soft. A face blessed with strong features and jaw lines also benefit from a round frame as it contrasts well, giving off a more soft and edgy look with a bit of a statement.

Oliver Peoples Mande

The Oliver Peoples Mande frame is a ultra feminine sunglass that was inspired by the 1950’s retro fashion with a style savvy woman in mind. Handcrafted with substantial, rounded acetate and an upswept cat-eye look, this fierce frame is made to turn heads. The new amber tortoise/buff gradient colour is a rockin’ colour combo for the summertime. Plus, anything with an upswept cat-eye gives the illusion of an instant facelift— huge bonus for the ladies!

Thierry Lasry Platony

Thierry Lasry takes a very unique, fresh, avant-garde approach to sunglasses especially in the new Thierry Lasry Platony (V011) vintage frame. It is based off of the concept of “futuristic-vintage” as they utilized vintage designs and colour palettes, while incorporating an updated modern touch with such ease and elegance. These pastel colour blotches are made for summer and are made to brighten any outfit. All handmade in France, Thierry Lasry frames are guaranteed with the best materials and are made to last for many summers to come.

Mosley Tribes Lyndel

Everyone has the staple wayfarer sunglass but how about one with a twist? The Mosley Tribes Lyndel frames bumps it up a notch with a retro-inspired acetate frame, crafted in an angular plastic cut to hit all the contours of the jaw line. The keyhole nose bridge also accentuates the soft contoured lens shape and is best for hugging the nose; giving it a more tailored feel. The Mosley Tribes Lyndel frames are one you can’t go wrong with— it’s an easy wear type of frame that makes the men look more handsome and the females looking edgy. Try them in a forest green matte finish and I promise it’ll go with that summer tan!

Garrett Leight Harding

Have you heard of frames that are vintage mixed with classic mixed with a twist times three? Well, now you have! Garrett Leight’s Harding frames are part aviator, part wayfarer, and part round and are inspired by the playwright, Arthur Miller. This three-way mix has got to be a must-have frame for the summer and one that’ll make any male and female too hot for the heat to handle!

ic! berlin raf s.

You can’t go wrong with the classic aviator! The ic! Berlin raf s. are the perfect summer pair to stand the heat— the spring steel helps to maximize flexibility and strength to hold up to all your summer adventures! Classic aviators are one of the easiest frames to throw on and go about your day whether your dressed up or dressed down. 

 

Garrett Leight Hampton

Oliver Peoples NDG

Another way to stay classic with a twist is adding these amazing, practical clip-on or flip-up sun glass lenses to your own prescription glasses! Here we have the classic round Garrett Leight Hampton frame with a black matte finish clip on; and the classic retro matte black Oliver Peoples NDG (Nom de Guerre collaboration) with the flip-up clip on. Pretty snazzy, eh?

Come check out these and more Summer 2012 shades at Spectacle! 

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

Lanvin Spring & Summer Sunglasses Coming to Spectacle

Lanvin is a Couture brand that takes eyewear elegance to a whole new level.  From Paris, the company was started by Jeanne Lanvin and is a high-end line of clothing, shoes, and sunglasses.  Spectacle is excited about the opportunity to launch this luxury brand in Toronto.

SLN512S - Ivory Horn effect with diamond strass application

Lanvin uses only the best materials in creating their elegant pieces including snakeskin, leather, fine metals, and even Swarovski Elements.  Additionally, all frames are hand-made in Italy.

SLN504 - Acetate frame with beautiful detailing

SLN501 - Acetate with shiny Milk Horn effect & green / beige snakeskin insert

Lanvin's eyewear collection is described as being "for men and women who appreciate the sophisticated and timeless elegance of Lanvin's designs and view their eyewear as a discreet, elegant accessory that authenticates their own distinctive personality".

SLN509S - Shiny Opaline Ivory front & shiny pewter hinges

The new, exclusive collection will be available at Spectacle very soon.

Exclusive Summer Trunk Show Series

Spectacle is very excited to announce two major events happening this week!

We will be hosting a Linda Farrow Trunk Show on July 5th from 4pm-7pm at our Queen St. West location.

Then, on July 7th at our Yonge St. location, we will be holding an Orgreen & Blac Trunk Show as well from 3pm-6pm.

Both shows will offer the opportunity to meet a representative from each company who can advise you on product and answer any questions you may have.  Our expert staff will also be available to help you with the products as well.  You will be able to browse and purchase newly released items from both designers.

We hope you will be able to join us for these exciting, exclusive events!