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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: EVENTS!

Lookbook Release Party on Sept. 20th!

Written by on August 28th 2013

We are having a premiere party for Capture the Road, our video & still-shot lookbooks!

Come over on Friday,  September 20th from 6-8pm!

In case you were not following our friend Chris Hershman and Amanda Farmer along on their journey, let us quickly update you on the whole deal:

Chris and Amanda are two long time friends with one thing in common; their many passions and talents didn’t fit neatly inside “the box.” These two took a 12 day long cross country road trip and took us along for the ride.

Joining us for the evening will be Old Honey Drums, Amanda’s band, and the creative minds behind Capture the Road. We will dance, drink and celebrate as these two introduce their short film and still-shots for the first public showing!

Here’s a sneak peek of the video and photos to hold you over till the 20th.

Capture The Road Presents: An Eye Spy Optical Film from Chris Hershman on Vimeo.

2013 Eye Spy Lookbook-Anne et Valentin red frame

2013 Eye Spy Lookbook-Theo sunglasses

2013 eye spy Lookbook-mykita frames and anne et valentin

See y’all on Friday, September 20th from 6-8pm!

 

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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: EVENTS!

Pop-Ups all Around!

Written by on August 22nd 2013

Eye Spy will be poppin’ up  all over town this weekend!

First up is Lillstreet’s 10th anniversary block party! We will be hanging out on Friday night from 6-8pm for their Best Served Hot: Ceramics for the Coffee Ritual.

 

 

Second for the weekend is Logan Square’s The Boulevard Festival! We will be in front of Wolfbait on Sunday from 10-1pm. Swing by Wolfbait, the Farmers Market and our Airstream!

 

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Filed under: Francis Klein, NEWS!, Theo

Eye Spy New Frames on Eye Spy Faces!!

Written by on August 16th 2013

Dr. Deana Labrosse and our Optical Chanteuse, Adrienne, have been DYING to show off their new frames. Adrienne has actually had her frames for a while now, but she’s been awfully hard to get a hold of :-)

So without further ado, Eye Spy presents:

 

Dr. Labrosse in Francis Klein “Birdy”

And Adrienne in Theo “Soixante+Six”

 

And they are both already dreaming about their next new pair…of course!

 

 

 

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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!

CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

Written by on July 14th 2013

HEAR YE, HEAR YE!! Announcing the Customer of the Week for the 3rd week of July: Tony!! 

Tony is kind of a favorite around Eye Spy. He’s got great taste and style when it comes to frames and tends to indulge in the boldest looks. This time around he’s rocking the BRAND NEW Theo James 8 in this electric turquoise, hot off the trunk show shelf!!! Rock on, good sir. ROCK.ON.

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Filed under: Julbo, Kaenon, Maui Jim, Mylon By Mykita, NEWS!, Oliver Goldsmith, Persol, Spectacular Sunglasses, Thierry Lasry

Sunglasses Sale Starting Early? What?!

Written by on July 10th 2013

Ok, we know it’s real sunny out there… and typically we have an August sunglass sale. However, this year we decided to mix it up a bit and start it NOW!! Can you believe it?! We know, we can’t really either, but what a treat!  Get some sunnies before you leave for August! Brilliant! The sale will range from 10-40% off!

sunglass sale in july

We might even have some other things on sale…such as our entire collection of Lafont frames!

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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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