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Filed under: Mykita, Mylon By Mykita, NEWS!

Willkommen to the Future of Sunglasses!!!

Written by on February 23rd 2012

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!!!

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Claire Goldsmith, EVENTS!, Francis Klein, IC Berlin, Kala, Lafont, Mykita, Rapp, Theo

So….what’s on sale, you ask?

Written by on January 6th 2012

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

Customers of the Week!!!

Written by on December 31st 2011

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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Filed under: EVENTS!, Mykita

Mykita Trunk Show this Saturday!!!

Written by on November 9th 2011
The Mykita trunk show is finally here!  Saturday, November 12th 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 their eye wear since 2003.  They are successful due to their patented screw-less hinge design.  Mykita frames are almost indestructible since they are cut out of a thin sheet of surgical stainless steel.  The NO2 collection is all plastic, but just as durable with its innovative Metal Injection Moulding process.

Trunk shows are the only way to see the 2012 collections before anyone else! You will get a sneak peek of all of new styles that were shown at the trade show in Paris last month. If you cannot make it into Eye Spy on Saturday, we are having private viewings of the Mykita frames on Sunday…just call for an appointment.


Stay tuned for a posting about the Anne et Valentin trunk show on Saturday, November 19th. Anne et Valentin is known for their colorful, and playful glasses. They are for the person who enjoys wearing their glasses and wants an individualistic look.  As their tagline states, “Delighted to be yourself!” The collection has a large variety of plastic and metal frames for men and women….from tortoise to red to blue.

We are officially open on Mondays from 11am-7pm, now through the end of January. No need for an appointment…just stop on in!!!


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Filed under: HEALTH!, Mykita

Wednesdays with Dr. Brad Newton!!!

Written by on October 28th 2011
Wow…this Mykita frame looks so retro on Brad!  The warm yellow hue as well as the softly curved shape are super flattering.  The glasses are big enough to give him a large viewing area, but do not overwhelm his face.  His button-down shirt is awesome as usual with its western style embroidery. The turquoise bolo tie stands out against the neutral colors of Brad’s outfit…although the newly grown mustache is what completes the look!
Did you know that even when it gets cold and gray outside this winter, you will still need sunglasses to protect your eyes?  UV rays from the sun are always there…and can cause early development of cataracts and a host of other vision-hampering problems.  Sunglasses protect you from wind exposure, which is a must in Chicago!  
Check out the awesome photoshoot in Z Magazine (Switzerland Edition)…the model is wearing Mykita frames.  Stop in at Eye Spy to see them in person!!!
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Filed under: FASHION!, Mykita

Lady Gaga Rocks Mykita Eyewear!!!

Written by on September 20th 2011
Lady Gaga sure loves her Mykita frames and so do we!  We also enjoy their collaborations, from the simple to the avant garde:

Model, Jane, is a collaboration with Marios Schwab.  As with all Mykita frames, it is handmade and lightweight, mixing form with function perfectly.  Inspiration came from the grungier glory days of the 1990’s.

Above is a frame created by Mykita in collaboration with Herr Von Eden . The Edeneyes model, is bold and chunky, yet is reinforced in a horizontal ’8′ form representing the mathematical symbol for infinity.

The Yuri Model above is a collaboration with Romain Kremer.  Named after Yuri Gagarine, the first man in outer space, the Yuri frame was created to protect our third eye. The idea behind the model was “to reinforce a new type of man, with a sci-fi warrior” appeal.

We are so excited to see who Mykita teams up with this fall season!

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Filed under: HEALTH!, Mykita

Wednesdays with Dr. Brad Newton!!!

Written by on July 20th 2011
Every week Dr. Brad Newton pleasantly surprises us with his vast array of funky shirts.  He is our guitar-playing, chart-wielding, in-house Optometrist on Wednesdays!  He sure knows how to rock color, so we thought…why not pair his shirt with these hot-pink Mykita sunglasses?

The Mykita Cyrus model, seen below, is a limited run with only 200 pairs sold world-wide.  The frame features the etchings of two separate skylines including Manhattan and the Pyramids of Giza.  Both versions are available here at Eye Spy Optical =)

Also, did you notice the amazing gig bag the doctor is holding?  This custom-made bag is created by local artist and … long-time customer Ricardo Salazar.  What a coincidence!!!  His company Arte Salazar makes one-of-a-kind gig bags, straps, and instruments.  Check him out at thttp://www.artesalazar.com/index.html

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Filed under: EVENTS!, Mykita

MYKITA, MIMOSAS, AND MASSAGES!!!

Written by on May 7th 2011

Today, Eye Spy is celebrating Moms with a Trunk Show featuring Mykita specs and sunglasses from 11-5 and massages from 1-4!

We also have Mimosas and munchies all day!
Stop by and check out all the new MYKITA frames!!!
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Filed under: Mykita, NEWS!

MYKITA, Hello!

Written by on April 11th 2011

Our first round of Mykita sunglasses flew off the shelves! This time around, we ordered more frames and more colors. We also have more plastic Mykita frames and and a couple with a tad more attitude than the average sunglass frame:





It’s that time of year again! The EYE SPY GREEN SCENE is back! Take the CTA, ride your bike, ride your non-motorized scooter, cruise on your skateboard, or leisurely walk on over to Eye Spy and you’ll get 10% off your purchase of Rx frames and lenses. OR, bring in a pair of Rx glasses to donate to New Eye for the Needy and get $25 off your purchase of Rx frames and lenses. For THE WHOLE MONTH of April!

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Francis Klein, Mykita, NEWS!

It’s a new frame BONANZA at Eye Spy this week!

Written by on April 8th 2011

Wow! Spring sure has sprung around here!

We’re celebrating the warmer weather and the appearance of green grass and blue sky. Even the rain is a welcome sign of warmer days around the corner.

But what has us given us the most delight this week is the arrival of almost 100 new frames!!!!

Here’s a sneak peak, we’ll update the blog with more pics over the next few days…. or, if you just can’t bear the wait, you can stop by and try on these adorable new styles!

Anne et Valentin!
Francis Klein
KALA
Mykita

It’s that time of year again! The EYE SPY GREEN SCENE is back! Take the CTA, ride your bike, ride your non-motorized scooter, cruise on your skateboard, or leisurely walk on over to Eye Spy and you’ll get 10% off your purchase of Rx frames and lenses. OR, bring in a pair of Rx glasses to donate to New Eye for the Needy and get $25 off your purchase of Rx frames and lenses. For THE WHOLE MONTH of April!

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