Tag Archives: acetate

Filed under: FASHION!, NEWS!

New Line Alert: Gentle Monsters

Written by on September 8th 2013

Hey Everyone!!

We’re introducing a new line to the Eye Spy sales floor! Gentle Monster, a line hand-crafted in S. Korea, takes on modern edges with sleek angles. Their business model is built around the motto of “INNOVATIVE EXPERIMENT.” These frames take on attributes of the classics, but with an update. They incorporate interchangeable face-plates and clip-on sunglasses, which make them some of the most diverse frames out there. OH…and we are the only store the United States with this fabulous line!! 

These frames break the mold…literally. Instead of using the traditional injection molding, these pieces of art are actually carved out a sheet of acetate and molded by hand.

So if you’re looking for the classic look with an edgy updated persona…these little monsters are definitely for you!    

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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Theo

Customer of the Week!!

Written by on August 25th 2013

All eyes should be on our new Customer of the Week: Lillian!

Lillian is a HUGE fan of our Theo frames, and she’s just added a new one to her collection. These fuschia and orange Theo Huitante+Quatre are sure to get anyone’s attention.

In fact, Lillian’s other Theo frames, from the Theo Eyewitness series, are what caught Adrienne’s eye on the set of “Divergent“, the YA book-turned-movie that just filmed here in Chicago.  Our own Optical Chanteuse was cast in a featured role in the film and Lillian was part of the film’s makeup team! Adrienne noticed her frames on set and instantly knew she HAD to be an Eye Spy customer.

Congrats to Lillian for being our fabulous customer of the week! We LOVE your new frames:-)

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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

Written by on August 1st 2013

Say HELLOOOO to our Customer of the Week: Nicole!!

Nicole is donning “Diane” –the coveted cat eye frame by Caroline Abram. Here’s the awesome part…she came all the way from TEXAS to get these. Talk about customer loyalty!!

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Filed under: FASHION!, NEWS!, Oliver Goldsmith

What Glitterz Ain’t Alwayz Gold!

Written by on July 22nd 2013

We here at Eye Spy would like to take a moment to get on our collective soapbox and share some information we find essential to the eyeglass shopper. A lot of folks get caught up in labels. Others think big, recognizable brand means good quality. And in some instances that would be correct. But in the world of eyewear, Gucci doesn’t mean good, and  D&G should stand for dead and gone.

Some of us here have worked in the the corporate driven eyeglass world, where big names mean big sales. Customers drop a lot of $$ just because they want to have Prada written on the side of their head, or gold and crystal encrusted Fendi decals. But my, oh my, how quickly those crystals tarnish and fall off!! And even more frequently, how quickly that spring hinge snaps right out of its socket.

Here’s a little secret: These label frames didn’t come off of a runway in Milan. They were not featured in anyone’s Spring Collection. Heck…they weren’t even designed by the designer whose name is on them! Most of these frames are made the exact same way that those frames you wouldn’t be caught dead in are made. Someone just bought the rights to slap on some glitter and etch a name into the plastic. (By the way, Randy Jackson doesn’t even wear his own line.)

That’s why we at Eye Spy take such pride in our collection of frames. And why we have respect for anyone and everyone who can appreciate them. These frames are actually HANDCRAFTED by experts who only make eyeglasses. And when I say handcrafted, I mean they are designed, created, painted, and decorated by human hands. They are engineered to last and withstand the abuse of the one-handed pull-offers, and the i-sleep-face-down-in-my-frames people.

So, take a peek at this Oliver Goldsmith video to see exactly what handmade eyewear really means…

and forgive our sour-puss faces when you make the mistake of asking if we carry Chanel and the like. It’s just because we like to take care of our customers and adorn their faces with real luxury. :-)

**hops off soapbox**

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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, RES/REI

CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!!

Written by on July 21st 2013

Check out our Customer of the Week: Joe!!

Joe is rocking OUT in his new RES/REI Aurelio shades. RES/REI is one of our new lines, flown in from Italy. We like to take care of our men so we snatched up this line with the boys in mind!  Joe is also one of our buddies from Sam & Willy’s pet supply store across the street. If you’re ever in need of urban pet food and some great pet advice, check’em out! He’ll be the guy in the cool sunglasses….or awesome Rapp eyewear (also from Eye Spy!)

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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!!

Written by on July 7th 2013

Hello friends!  I introduce to you our newest Customer of the Week: Felice!

Felice snagged these new Francis Klein “Marge” frames in this brand-new color combo! Our Optical Chanteuse, Adrienne, is a little jealous that she got to them first, but Felice and her daughter have been loyal Eye Spy-ers for years…so at least Adrienne knows these exclusive specs are in very, very good hands!

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, EVENTS!, Unique Frame Lines

Anne et Valentin Trunk Show on Thurs., July 18th!

Written by on June 28th 2013

Have you been dying to see the new collection of Anne et Valentin? Dreaming about a new pair? Well, we have got the solution to the problem! We are having a trunk show with the whole collection! Please try and contain your selves…

Anne et Valentin Guimard titanium frames

It takes a long time to make a pair of Anne et Valentin frames….and these frames, in particular. Each part of these titanium frames, where you see a color change, is a separate piece! These frames are a work of art!!

Stop by on Thursday, July 18th from 1 to 7 pm to see the entire collection…every style and every color.

We will also be donating part of our sales to our sweet friends at Marjorie Kovler Center.


Located in Rogers Park, Marjorie Kovler Center transforms the lives of individuals recovering from the complex consequences of torture. Kovler Center provides medical, mental health, and social services; trains and educates locally and globally; and advocates for the end of torture worldwide.

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Filed under: Caroline Abram, CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

Customer Of The Week!

Written by on May 28th 2013

Meet Julie… our beautiful customer of the week! You may remember her from our Green Scene events from April. This lovely lady taught us to make BYO Jar terrariums…and we all had a blast. Julie found these wonderful Satyr frames from Caroline Abram the same day, and fell in love.

With some debate about the color, we landed on this pretty tortoise that has a small pattern to it. These frames fit her like a dream! We can’t stop smiling about them!

Julie doesn’t just go around teaching people to make terrariums, she is the founding member of Good Things Grow Midway (GTGM). “GTGM strives to build community, on the southwest side of Chicago, and bring neighbors together through art, gardening, community and action.” If you are in the area, check it out! Our Design Maven pitch hits with the group from time to time:-)

We had a so much fun making terrariums and picking these out with you, Julie! Thanks for being our awesome customer of the week!

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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Spectacular Sunglasses, Super

CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

Written by on May 24th 2013

Horray the sunshine of spring is finally here! Our customers of the week swung by and scooped up some awesome RetroSuperFuture Sunglasses.

Lori looks awesome in her new Supers! They have a vintage illustration of muscles on the inside!! Luke is traveling and needed some new sungless for his adventures! These two look awesome in their new RetroSuperFutures!

Thanks for being our Customers of the Week! You both look awesome!

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Filed under: Anni Shades, CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Theo

Customer of the Week!

Written by on May 17th 2013

Lately it seems we have people traveling from all over to get to us!  This week, our customer of the week came all the way from North Carolina! Allow us to introduce Christopher. He scooped up two pairs while he was in town…and sent us these pictures once he received his glasses, complete with prescription lenses from us:

Christopher in his Anni Shades

Both pairs are such different looks that Christopher could not choose…and neither could we! Thanks for making the journey to us, and being our customer of the week Christopher.  Check out the detail on these beauties:

Theo Abricot Frame!

 Anni Shades Kohen Burlwood

 

 

 

 

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