Filed under: Francis Klein, NEWS!
Oh my!
I just stumbled upon what may be one of the happiest places on the Internet!
A blog devoted to ***vintage eyewear***
Two teenagers modeling “Boy Watcher” glasses, California, 1965.
Vintage shapes are very much “in” right now and it’s fun to look at all of these styles. But buying actual vintage frames creates the risk of breakage when putting prescription lenses in the frame.
That’s why I’m so very delighted to have lines like Francis Klein and Lafont bringing back the vintage shapes. And who would I be to forget my lovely Theo, they’ve been taking inspiration from these vintage geek shapes and re-making them with titanium in bright colors!
Oh joy joy joy, it’s such a lovely day to look at AWESOME GLASSES!
Stop by Saturday, June 13th for our Father’s Day Party featuring the frames of Maui Jim and IC!Berlin! We’ll have a party going from 11-5!
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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!
This week, our CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK is an old friend. CALVIN has been a friend to Eye Spy since the early days and he still knows where to go to stay up-to-date with his spectacle fashion!
Calvin chose a **fantastic** Anne et Valentin frame in black and silver and, boy oh boy, does he look downright amazing!!!
Too cool for school.
Congratulations Calvin and thanks for being such a great customer!!!
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Lafont
Wow, it was a tough choice this week! Everyone had big smiles not only because of their awesome new specs! But also because (even though it’s been cold and windy) the sun came out this week!
After a difficult deliberation process and many long hours in the judges room, we have decided upon a CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK! So, congratulations to JOHN P!
John chose a classic frame by Lafont. It is part of their reedition series of frames. Classic shapes made modern with improved materials and manufacturing.
Don’t they make his blue eyes BLUE?!
Congratulations, John!
And a reminder–for the whole month of April, Eye Spy is celebrating a GREEN SCENE. If you ride your bike or the CTA to Eye Spy, you get 10% off a pair of Rx specs. If you donate an old pair of glasses, you receive $25 off a new pair of Rx frames! So come on by and celebrate a greener earth with Eye Spy!
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Filed under: NEWS!
Yes, it is true….we are trend-setters here at Eye Spy….even in the fashion capital of Paris! Last year, we gave away Eye Spy canvas tote bags for Earth Day, designed by our former employee and artist extraordinaire, Amanda Browder. Now, this bag is highlighted in a Paris fashion blog, as part of a fashionable ensemble…”un sac Eyespyoptical.”
See the full story, en Francais, HERE.
This was a limited edition bag, so they are all spoken for…but Earth Day is in a few weeks, so look out for this year’s new eye-catching design:-)
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Filed under: NEWS!
Eye Spy Optical has been named the BEST EYEWEAR SHOP in the Chicago Reader’s “Best of 2009″ issue!!!!
THANK YOU for your votes!
Our fearless leader and owner assisting two lovely customers
Murphy still takes a nap in the store every now and then.
Eye Spy has been a part of Lincoln Avenue for more than 10 years! In that time we’ve been named by NEW CITY as the “Best Place to Get Eyewear” and we’ve been named the store with the “Best Designer Eyewear.” And now, we can add the CHICAGO READER “Best of 2009″ to our list of accolades. Gosh, Chicago, you’re making us blush!
At Eye Spy we try to give you the best customer service possible. We love our frames and we want to share their special and unique features with you when you’re choosing your new specs. It’s about a whole lot more than liking a color.
When you walk into Eye Spy, we want you to feel like you’re visiting a friend’s house–a friend’s house with awesome glasses everywhere!!!It’s about what shape fits your face. It’s about what color will make your eyes shine! It’s about the little details that are handcrafted onto each frame whether it be hand painted etching or frame designs inspired by Andy Warhol.
Our expert advice is only rivaled by that doled out on “What Not to Wear” (but, honestly, they’ve got nothing on us)
We also give you the best lenses on the market. We are always right on top of the latest technologies, making them available to you and increasing our own knowledge of what lenses and products will help you see clearly!
We always have time to explain the intricacies of lens options and coatings.
So, thank you thank you thank you, for supporting us and voting us as the
BEST EYEWEAR SHOP IN CHICAGO!!! If there was a poll, we’d definitely vote you as the
BEST CUSTOMERS ON EARTH!
Admiring her new panther frames, great choice!!!.
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Lafont, Theo
oops! We took a little nap and forgot to choose a CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK last week, so today, we’re naming TWO, that’s right, TWO CUSTOMERS OF THE WEEK!
First, congratulation to MARY D
Mary chose a delightful RED frame by THEO. The color and the shape make her brown eyes look so big and pretty! Great choice, Mary!
Our second CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK is our neighbor, SANDY D. Sandy isn’t used to wearing her glasses all the time, so she chose a light and subtly sparkley frame to make her feel and look comfortable and fun at the same time.
HOORAY to our CUSTOMERS OF THE WEEK!
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Filed under: NEWS!
The Guardian recently published an article celebrating the return of glasses as a sexy accessory. Although we here at Eye Spy have long known the seductive power of eyewear, we are happy to see that those across the pond are waking up the SPECtacular possibilities of fashionable frames.
Check out the article here.
And stop on by the shop to try on some sexy new frames to update your look! Not only will they make you the flower to the bees, they’ll also help you see! Functional *and* fashionable?! Who could ask for more?
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