Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Anni Shades, Mykita, NEWS!, RES/REI
The gospel music is playing on Pandora, and the new frames are arriving from Italy, France, Germany and Ohio! Hallelujuh and Amen.
The theme seems to be round, round and more round…but we tried to balance it out as much as we could:-)
Here are just a few pictures of the new frames that arrived the past couple weeks:
Anni Shades straight from Ohio! Wear Wood!
Buonjourno to RES/REI from the mountains of Italy
A few more RES/REI frames from Treviso, Italy
Bonjour to Anne et Valentins from sunny Toulouse
Anne et Valentin tres jolie titanium frames
Guttentag to Mykitas from Berlin
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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Francis Klein, Mykita, NEWS!
We are very excited about all the new shapes, colors and lines that we discovered and ordered in Milan last weekend…while drinking espresso!
What’s in: bi-colored metal frames with pastels and gold, plastic and metal combination frames, colors from the 70′s and round frames!
So, here’s what we saw and loved…and will be receiving in the next few months:
and much more more!! We are off to NYC this weekend for the next trade show…and to make some final decisions! Stay tuned…
Continue Reading >Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Anni Shades, Claire Goldsmith, EVENTS!, February 31st, Francis Klein, IC Berlin, Italee, Lafont, Mykita, Rapp, Swissflex, Theo, Unique Frame Lines, Wonderglasses
Haven’t had the time to make it into our sale yet? Wondering what’s on sale with out having to make a trip? Well… today is your lucky day! Check out the awesome possum sale frames below. Don’t doddle though, while they are here today…they may be gone tomorrow!
Francis Klein
Feb31st
Frames Galore!
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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, EVENTS!, February 31st, Francis Klein, Lafont, Mykita, Rapp, Unique Frame Lines, Wonderglasses
Welcome to the New Year! Bring it on 2013. What better way to start the year off, than with scoring some sweet deals on new frames. Come in and check out our sale ALL MONTH LONG! Prices start at $99! Frames will be anywhere from 25%-75% off, so come get while the gettin’s good.
Sale lines include: Anne et Valentin, Lafont, Francis Klein, Theo, Rapp, 2.5 and Mykita. Best of all, we will have Mykita, Selima, Feb31st and Wonderglasses frames that will be 50% off! Bam!
See you soon!
Continue Reading >Filed under: EVENTS!, Mykita, Unique Frame Lines
The Mykita trunk show is finally here! Saturday, November 3rd you will be able to view and try on hundreds of Mykita frames.
Mykita is a small company in the heart of Berlin that has been hand-making eye wear since 2003. We love their unique patented screw-less hinge design. Mykita frames are almost indestructible since they are cut out of a thin sheet of surgical stainless steel. Their acetate (plastic) collection is just as durable with its innovative Metal Injection Molding process.
Trunk shows are NOT sales…they are exclusive events where the sales rep from each line brings his or her samples for all to try-on. Every sample that the rep has, will be in the store for the weekend only. The shows are open to the public on Saturdays from 11-5 PM...and BY APPOINTMENT only on Sundays.
This is your one and only chance to see every color and every shape available in the current collections. We carry a majority of each collection, but we do not have room to stock the entire collection of each line. If you have been looking for the perfect pair or have something specific in mind, this is the time to come in to Eye Spy. You will be like a kid in a candy shop!!
Oh, and did we mention that these trunk shows will be showcasing the 2013 collections that are not in any stores yet? The only drawback is: you might have to wait a few weeks or a few months to receive your frames….but it will be worth it!! See you soon:-)
Continue Reading >Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Caroline Abram, Etnia Barcelona, Francis Klein, Lafont, Mykita, NEWS!, Oliver Goldsmith, Rapp, Spectacular Sunglasses, Super, Theo, Thierry Lasry, Unique Frame Lines
We are absolutely crazy about color at Eye Spy. That’s why we are in love with cellulose-based acetate frames!!! Cellulose-based acetate is the highest quality plastic for making glasses; it is strong, lightweight, and flexible. It is also natural , best for you skin, and the best material for intense bold color!
What is the difference between cellulose acetate frames and injection molded plastic frames?
Injection mold frames are made by injecting a more brittle petroleum based plastic that is liquefied, then injected into an aluminum or stainless steel mold. Colors are added through a spray application then coated and tumbled for shine. Injection mold frames are generally less expensive but considered to be lower quality and harmful to the environment:(
Unlike injection molded plastic frames, cellulose based acetate is made from natural elements. Wood pulp and cotton fibers are used to create this advanced material and it is one of the highest rated hypoallergenics in the world!!! It is also bio-degradable and from a renewable source.
This natural material arrives in sheet form and is subsequently hand-crafted using over 60 different processes. It is soft and malleable and feels nice on your skin. It takes on rich and complex color treatments and has widest range for transparency, rich colors, and finishes. More complex colorations are able to be produced by layering several colors or transparencies in layers and sandwiching them together. There are endless possibilities for these laminated acetates. Cellulose Acetate for eye wear is made by forming layers of plastic into large blocks then carefully slicing individual parts, hand polishing and finally assembling them into a frame.
Wow, that’s a lot of info, but it is important when you are in the market for new glasses! Look for the frames that will not only help you look your best…but are made with best quality plastic. May we suggest you check out some new Anne et Valentin, Theo, or Rapp frames:)
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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, EVENTS!, Lafont, Mykita, Theo
We already have customers asking us about our Saturday Trunk Shows in November…so we figured it is time to put up a post and make it official! We will have the newest of the new, hot off the press, straight from the Paris trade show…100′s of new frames that are not in any stores!
So, let me set you straight…this is NOT a sale. These are exclusive trunk shows where the sales rep from each line brings his or her samples for all to try-on. Every sample that the rep has, will be in the store for the weekend only. The shows are open to the public on Saturdays from 11-5 PM...and BY APPOINTMENT only on Sundays.
This is your one and only chance to see every color and every shape available in the current collections. We carry a majority of each collection, but we do not have room to stock the entire collection of each line. If you have been looking for the perfect pair or have something specific in mind, this is the time to come in to Eye Spy. You will be like a kid in a candy shop!!
Oh, and did we mention that these trunk shows will be showcasing the 2013 collections that are not in any stores yet? The only drawback is: you might have to wait a few weeks or a few months to receive your frames….but it will be worth it!! See you soon:-)
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Filed under: Mykita, Mylon By Mykita, NEWS!
Eye Spy has always been a big fan of Mykita frames, but when we saw their line of Mylon Sunglasses…we flipped out! They are a perfect blend between fashion and function. They are made of a polyamide-based material which is lightweight, durable, and great for an active lifestyle. Not to mention, they are super stylish! Each frame in the Mylon collection provides lots of coverage from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Also, a special hydrophobic coating makes drops of water or particles of dirt immediatly bead up and roll of the lenses, keeping visiblity to an optimum. Wow, Mykita has thought of everything with this collection!!!
Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Claire Goldsmith, EVENTS!, Francis Klein, IC Berlin, Kala, Lafont, Mykita, Rapp, Theo
We have over 150 pairs of specs on sale!
Some of the discounts are as follows:
50% off select Anne et Valentin, Lafont, Mykita
50% off all ic! berlin, select Theo
25% off select Theo, Mykita, Francis Klein, Kala, Rapp, Claire Goldsmith
$75 vintage frames, and a few others that haven’t sold yet;-)
We only have a sale once a year…so you better get into Eye Spy before it is too late!
The sale lasts all-month…but the good stuff goes fast! See you soon!!
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Mykita, Theo, Unique Frame Lines
Ooooh, we can’t take our peepers off of Theodore and Peggy’s new glasses! They came to visit us at Eye Spy all the way from the west suburbs with the hope of some fantastic new frames…
Theodore specified that he ideally wanted a lightweight frame, but with a large lens area. The Mykita Till was the perfect fit!!! They are super light due to the stainless steel material and the aviator style gives him tons of room to see. He loved them so much that he also bought a sunglass version…the Mykita Clifford.
Peggy, on the other hand, had no clue what she was looking for. Theodore saved the day by suggesting these beauties…and she was in love! Theo Eyewitness SE is a flattering shape on Peggy showing off her pretty blue eyes. The asymmetrical decor gives the frame individuality and fun!!!
Congrats, Theodore and Peggy, you are our Customers of the Week!!!
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