It’s Trunk Show month at Eye Spy! Every Saturday in November, we’ve got our favorite lines scheduled to make an appearance! Check out the line up below!
Saturday, November 3rd: Article One Eyewear
Elaine from Article One, will have her bags full of their newest 2019 collection that was just released last month from Flint , Michigan. Hear the story behind how the company got started, and the story behind each frame. Select your favorite shape & color combo and get yo’self a new pair of glasses & sunnies!
Saturday, November 10th: Anne et Valentin
Anne et Valentin’s Spring 2019 collection is so sexy! It is full of new, beautiful colors and shapes…and more subtle, lightweight titanium frames, if you want something more under-stated:-) They have also introduced a ton of new men’s styles in incredible colors that are easy-to-wear and comfortable!!
Saturday, November 17th: Double-Header! Kirk & Kirk and Sabine Be
Kirk & Kirk’s Spring 2019 collection is full of pretty surprises. Their newest collection features vintage shapes in translucent rainbow colors, in styles for both men and women.
Sabine Be is stiff competition for Kirk & Kirk! Sabine Be’s designs go all-out… with some of the best color combinations ever (in our opinion!) and bold shapes. This line is modern, with a little whimsy thrown in for good measure!! Don’t miss this show!
Saturday, November 23rd & 24th: Theo eyewear
Theo never disappoints, and this year is no exception! Bright colors and modern graphic shapes aplenty, the 2019 collection combines acetates and metal! Their new collab with Matali Crasset is a must-see for anyone who is looking for something a bit out-of-the-ordinary.
For a private showing on the Sunday following each show, call us at 773.477.2670, email us at [optician at eyespyoptical.com] for an appointment…or send us a message through Instagram!
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 75% off!
So….stop by sooner rather than later to take your pick of hot sunwear before your favorite pair is gone!!
It is one of the most exciting times of year…
time for the Anne et Valentin Spring Trunk Show!
Saturday, May 19th 11am – 5pm.
We already placed our order for crepes and finger-sandwiches…
which will go perfectly with the mimosas;-)
The new collection is full of lush colors and pretty patterns.
Patterns and geometric shapes are combined to create the limited edition Pictoral series.
The Symbolic collection features Japanese titanium shaped into delicate and artistic shapes. These wire shapes are aren’t your grandma’s glasses.
New designs and colors have been added to all of their collections…and we cannot wait to have you try them all on! Every color in every shape that is in the current collection will be here for you to drool over and model, so bring a friend!!
See these, and even more beautiful frames that have been added to the 2018 Spring collection on Saturday, May 19th from 11am – 5pm.
See for yourself why Anne et Valentin is one of our favorites!
Happy New Year! It is time to celebrate new beginnings and we can’t think of a better way to start 2018 than with a gorgeous new pair of glasses. Oh wait…yes we can…a new pair of glasses that you picked up for a steal of a deal! With discounts that start at 25% and go all the way up to 75% off, it will be hard to get just one pair!
This is a great time to refresh your look with new eyewear, pick up that bold 2nd pair you have been dreaming about or get those computer glasses you have been thinking about for ages.
It’s Trunk Show month at Eye Spy! Every Saturday in November, we’ve got our favorite lines scheduled to make an appearance! Check out the line up below!
Saturday, November 4th: Article One Eyewear
Wes, the owner of Article One, is driving in from Flint, Michigan with his bags full of their newest 2108 collection that was just released last month. Hear the story behind how Wes started the company, what keeps him going, and the story behind each frame. Select your favorite shape & color combo and get yo’self a new pair of glasses & sunnies!
Saturday, November 11th: Double-Header! Kirk & Kirk and Niloca eyewear
Kirk & Kirk’s Spring 2018 collection is sweet like candy! It is full of new, translucent bold, but wearable colors and shapes in their Kaleidoscope series. We will also be showing their Vivarium series that has retro colors and shapes.
Niloca pushes eyewear boundaries. The Australian designer makes eyewear for unabashed, confident eyewear connoisseurs, who pave a path to the highest peak and shout from its summit, “HERE I AM WORLD, TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT!!” Niloca’s collections are always a breath of fresh air and we can’t wait to see the newest additions!
Saturday, November 18th: Anne et Valentin
Anne et Valentin’s Spring 2018 collection is full of pretty surprises. New men’s shapes, along with shapes for smaller faces were just introduced, along with their usual fantastic colors & fun shapes for men, women, and kids. Anne et Valentin is doing what they do best – unique designs that are easy-to-wear and comfortable- which is why they are always a favorite.
Saturday, November 25th: Theo eyewear
Theo never disappoints, and this year is no exception! Bright colors and modern graphic shapes aplenty, the 2018 collection is full of fun and surprises! Their new bi-color series is a must-see for anyone who is looking for something a bit out-of-the-ordinary.
For a private showing on the Sunday following each show, call us at 773.477.2670, email us at [optician at eyespyoptical.com] for an appointment…or send us a message through Instagram!
Our AUGUST SUNGLASS SALE is on!! Once a year, we round up all of our sunglasses, and discount every pair!
All sunglasses are on sale from the beginning to the very end of the month! Come by and take advantage of discounts from 10-75% off of almost every pair of sunglasses in the store. Yowza! Just to add to the crazy of the sale, we have also put a a few of our eyeglasses lines on sale for 25% to 75% off!
Come by and let us fit you with lovely sunnies to enjoy for the rest of the summer… and throughout the winter!
Who loves Theo? You do! So join us for the most colorful Theo trunk show yet on May 20 from 12-5pm!
Theo is really bringing it this year with all of the great new shapes and vibrant colors that eyewear lovers have come to expect!
From show stopping acetates and to interlocking metals, there really is something for everyone. Come try on all of the new shapes and colors and pick out one…or two…or three for yourself!
Melissa popped into the shop and picked out a custom Francis Klein frame this summer, as you can tell from her outfit! The color is neutral…with a subtle detail of stripes peeking through the front. This striped material is a middle layer of acetate within the frame, but can only be seen by carving away the top layers of the acetate.
Each pair of Francis Klein frames in our stock is made exclusively for Eye Spy! Much of their collection is laden with Swarovski crystals, but since everything is made-to-order, it’s up to you!
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would that food be? Oh wow…tough question! I think it would be Coca Wheats. Old school hot cereal that my mom used to make for me when I was a kid. It is still my go to comfort food!
What is your beverage of choice? This is a tie between Jim Beam & Diet with a lime & La Colombe’s Cold Brew coffee over ice with Splenda and half-n-half
Do you have a hobby? Tell me about it! Yes! I love puzzles & paper crafts, although I work a lot so these hobbies are not regular activities in my life anymore.
What is your secret talent? I size people up very quickly based on their behavior I can usually tag their personality before really knowing them.
How long have you been wearing glasses? Since 4th grade
Would you rather have a time machine that only goes back in time or a time machine that only goes forward in time? Definitely forward in time- I feel what is in the past is in the past and we should only look forward.
What is your favorite place on earth? I have traveled a lot, but for me there is no place like home, Michigan; Pretty much anywhere along the beach in Southwest Michigan.
What is one book, movie or TV show you think everyone should know about? “The Rules of Work” By Richard Templar. This book changed my outlook towards my career and helped me achieve the success that I have with my career and business.
What is podcasts do you listen to on the regular? Serial! Love this series on NPR!
What is your favorite thing about living in Chicago? This is a big city with a small city feel. I see people I know all the time when I am out and about.
Who doesn’t love a sale? Last year, we had people waiting at our door on the first day of our sale! And for good reason.
We have select styles of Mykita, Gentle Monster, Francis Klein, Anne et Valentin, Theo, Niloca and more on sale for 25%, 50% and 75% off! We even ordered over 50 frames exclusively for our sale that we are marking-down right now …so stop by starting on Monday, January 2 for the best selection!
Did you know that we are open everyday in January?! Yep….so you have plenty of chances to scoop up a great deal, and have no time for excuses! Our January Hours: Sunday & Monday from 12-5pm, Tuesday through Friday from 11-7pm and Saturday from 10-6pm.
Our AUGUST SUNGLASS SALE is on!! Once a year, we round up all of our sunglasses, and discount every pair! 
