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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, EVENTS!, Piero Massaro, Spectacular Sunglasses, Thierry Lasry

August Sunglass (and MORE) Sale!

Written by on August 2nd 2023

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Come by Eye Spy Optical through the month of August for our MONTH-LONG sunglass sale!
Once a year, we round up all of our sunglasses, and go overboard on the discounts!

From the beginning to end of the month, take advantage of discounts from 25-75% off the retail prices of almost every pair of sunglasses in the store. All of our sunglasses can be purchased as-is…or we can make prescription lenses for any of our sunnies!!

We are also discounting *select lines of eyeglasses* for the month, including kids’ eyewear…up to 50% off!

So….stop by sooner rather than later to take your pick of hot sunwear before your favorite pair is gone!!

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, EVENTS!

Anne et Valentin Trunk Show on June 8th!

Written by on May 20th 2023

Anne et Valentin Trunk Show on Thursday June 8th!

It is almost time for our Anne et Valentin Trunk Show!
Thursday, June 8th from 12pm – 7pm.

This Trunk Show brings one of the first lines we introduced almost 25 years ago…and it is a favorite of *many* of our customers. Our Anne et Valentin rep, Thibaud, will be here for ONE DAY ONLY for our Anne et Valentin Trunk Show, so mark your calendar, make an appointment with us, and see the newest Anne et Valentin collection!!

Their newest collection is full of new, beautiful colors and shapes…for men, women and teens:-) They have introduced a ton of new styles in colors that are easy-to-wear…and some larger shapes as well!!

***The collection will be shown BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Private half-hour appointments will be taken for Thursday, June 8th from 12pm to 7pm. Please email us at [optician at eyespyoptical.com], call us at 773.477.2670 or text us at 773.270.2670 to make an appointment in advance…or message us through Instagram
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Filed under: EVENTS!

Covid-19 Procedures at Eye Spy Optical

Written by on July 20th 2020

Due to Covid-19, we are open BY *APPOINTMENT* ONLY Tuesday through Saturday, and masks are required. Comprehensive eye exams are available on Thursdays.

We have implemented many new procedures for the safety of our customers and staff. When you arrive at the shop, you will have our full attention and guidance. We will screen you for symptoms, only allow one customer in the shop at a time and have pre-selected frames for you. We are washing all of our frames after they are tried-on….and sanitizing the shop between visits. Rest assured, there is signage in-store with our all of our new procedures. We will guide you though the process, while standing on the pink 6” social distancing stickers:-)

When you make an appointment for a private eyewear fitting, we request that you fill out a lifestyle survey and send us a photo or two before your appointment. This enables us to put together a selection of frames that will complement you face and your lifestyle…before you even step into the shop:-) Appointments for eyewear selection are 45 minutes long…which is just enough time to have a little fun and find your true love/s!!

Also…our new outdoor waiting area is set up! For the time being, clients getting eye exams, will wait at our back entrance on Paulina St. until their appointment time. We will welcome you into the shop for pre-screening before your exam. Then you will head directly downstairs to our retro waiting room, where our doctor will greet you and take you to the exam room.

As you might guess, we are excited to see you!! Please contact us via text 773.270.2670 or email appt@eyespyoptical.com to arrange a play date with us! Hope everyone is well and weathering the storm. We are exhausted but enjoying learning new ways to adapt to the changes. Please be patient with us and we will help you as soon as we can!! Thanks for all your support and see you soon!

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, EVENTS!, Sabine Be., Theo

Three Spectacular Trunk Shows!!

Written by on November 5th 2019

Are you ready to see all of the newest 2020 collections that were introduced at the Parisian eyewear show last month? The Queen of Specs was at the eyewear show in Paris and picked out her favorites from the collections for the shop…

AND now it is YOUR turn to pick out your favorite pieces to add to YOUR collection!!

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We will have a different designer here, three weekends in a row, showing their current 2019/2020 collections! Every piece, in every collection.

First up, is: SABINE BE on Saturday, November 9th, with private appointments on Sunday the 10th!

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Next up is: Anne et Valentin on Saturday, November 16th, with private appointments on Sunday the 17th!

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And for the grand finale: THEO on Saturday, November 23rd, with private appointments on Sunday the 24th!

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If you would like to see any of these collections on a Sunday between 12 and 4pm, please contact us for an appointment at 773.477.2670

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Filed under: EVENTS!, Niloca

Join Us for Our 21st Anniversary Party!!

Written by on October 11th 2019

To celebrate our 21st birthday, we have invited the designer of Niloca to Chicago.
So…Colin is bringing his samples to us, all the way from Australia!

Join us for a big ole NILOCA TRUNK SHOW On Saturday, October 19 from 11-5PM!

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To celebrate that we are legal to drink, we will be doing Jell-O shots and serving up cake & snacks for the young and not-so-old. We will also have wine & beer for those that are over 21:-)

Get 21% off lenses purchased the day of the event, with your purchase of Niloca eyewear!!

See the newest releases in tons and tons of colors! Each style is available in 9 colorways…
and every color in the collection will be here for you to try-on!! Come by and see these beauties in-person!

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Filed under: Julbo, Kaenon, NEWS!, Oliver Goldsmith, PlasticDelux, Rigards, Spectacular Sunglasses, Super, Thierry Lasry

August Sunglasses (and MORE!) Sale

Written by on July 31st 2019

Come by Eye Spy Optical through the month of August for our MONTH-LONG sunglass sale!
Once a year, we round up all of our sunglasses, and go overboard on the discounts!

From the beginning to end of the month, take advantage of discounts from 10-75% off the retail prices of almost every pair of sunglasses in the store. All of our sunglasses can be purchased as-is…or we can make prescription lenses for any of our sunnies!!

We are also discounting *select lines of eyeglasses* for the month…up to 50% off!

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So….stop by sooner rather than later to take your pick of hot sunwear before your favorite pair is gone!!

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Filed under: EVENTS!

THE HEIST! Video Release Party

Written by on July 31st 2019

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Be the first to view our newest promo video on Thursday evening, July 11th!! Join us for a live performance by White Mystery, indulge in custom truffles by Katherine Anne Confections and sip a special cocktail concocted by The Queen of Specs !!

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, EVENTS!

Annual Anne et Valentin Pop-up!

Written by on May 9th 2019

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It is almost time for the Anne et Valentin Trunk Show!
Saturday, June 1st from 11am – 5pm.

This Trunk Show brings one of the first lines we introduced 20 years ago. It is a favorite of many of our customers… Anne et Valentin! This will be our ONLY Anne et Valentin Trunk Show this year, so mark your calendar, fix your hair, and see the newest most exciting Anne et Valentin collection we have seen yet!!

Their newest collection is full of new, beautiful colors and shapes…for men, women and children:-) They have introduced a ton of new styles in incredible colors that are easy-to-wear and comfortable!!

Private one-hour appointments will be taken for Sunday, June 2nd from 12pm to 4pm. Please email us at [optician at eyespyoptical.com] or call us at 773.477.2670 to make an appointment in advance…or message us through Instagram

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May Maker’s Pop-up!

Written by on May 9th 2019

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Join us on Saturday, May 18th for our March Maker’s Pop-up with Adrianne from Ponopozz! Adrianne moved to Chicago about a year ago…and has been brightening up our lives even since! We love her paintings…and she loves our glasses, so we decided to join forces for the day.

From 11-4pm, Adrianne will be at Eye Spy painting a canvas for all to see. Watch her painting come to life…while you, or your little one, color along masterpieces of your own. We will have some coloring sheets and pencils so you can join in the fun!

Adrianne will also have some of her small prints in-store for sale if you want to take something home with you:-)
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Get a Jump on Spring with Theo!

Written by on March 29th 2019

Theo’s Spring Collection is Here for One Day!

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Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than with a spiffed up new pair of specs from Theo’s new Spring/Summer collection!

Theo eyewear is always innovative and surprising and this year’s new releases blew us away!! We want everything!

Theo’s newest collections play with layering and color in a way that only Theo can do!

Join us from 11-5pm on April 6th for a chance to try on Theo’s latest and greatest in a rainbow of colors. Trust us, it will be hard to pick just one!

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