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Our January Sale is in Full Swing!

Written by on January 3rd 2024

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Our January Sale Starts Today!!!
A spectacular selection of eyeglasses and sunglasses are
marked down 25%, 50% and 75% off through the end of the month!!
The sooner you stop by, the better the selection is:-)

Our January Sale is the perfect excuse to get a new pair of specs!
Appointments are prioritized, so we can give you personalized attention.
We also request that you wear your mask in the shop.

Need a backup pair, sunglasses, readers, or a pair of computer of glasses?
Give us a holler via email, text or phone 773.270.2670

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Filed under: EVENTS!, Unique Frame Lines

Bespoke Wooden Eyewear Trunk Show!

Written by on November 17th 2023

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Nina Mur Trunk Show on Small Business Saturday, November 25th!!
Made-to-Order Wooden Frames in 25 Colors!
Born from slow-luxury philosophy,
Nina Mur’s wooden frames are produced by hand in small quantities,
in their studios in Madrid.⁠

Sustainable Uniqueness ⁠
Local Production.⁠
Environmentally-friendly materials.⁠
⁠No mass production, exclusively for you.
Our ambassador, Richard, will be here ONE DAY ONLY.

Let us help you design a custom pair!!

Appointments will be prioritized, but are not required
on Saturday, November 25th from 11am-5:00pm.
Text or call us at 773.270.2670 or email us through the contact page.

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Filed under: EVENTS!, Theo, Unique Frame Lines

Theo Trunk Show on Saturday, November 11th

Written by on November 8th 2023

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Make an Appointment to Join Us from 11am-5pm

Calling all Theo fans! See the newest Theo collection in its entirety!
Tons of new styles were debuted in Paris last month and now will be here!!
If you want bold or not-so-bold styles…be the first in Chicago to see these new releases!
Our representative, Lyle, will be here ONE DAY ONLY.

See all of the shapes & all of the colors in the new and current collection,
and let us help you select the perfect new pairs for this fall!

The Trunk Show is by Appointment Only on Saturday, November 11th from 11am-5pm.
Text us at 773.270.2670, or shoot us an email: optician@eyespyoptical.com for an appointment!

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Filed under: EVENTS!, Unique Frame Lines

Henau Trunk Show Saturday, November 4th!!

Written by on October 27th 2023

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Make an Appointment to Join Us for the Henau Trunk Show! Text us at 773.270.2670!!

If you are looking for a modern pair of eyewear in either classic or bold colors,
this is the trunk show to attend. Henau eyewear is an extensive collection with very large shapes *and* very small shapes, so there really is something for everyone!!
The collection will be here ONE DAY ONLY.

See all of the shapes & all of the colors in the new & current collection…
just released from Paris!
Let us help you select the perfect new pairs for this fall!

The Trunk Show is by Appointment Only on Saturday, November 4th from 11am-3:30pm

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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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