Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Francis Klein, Theo
We’re starting the month of May off with a triple threat Customer(s) Of The Week. Meet Catherine, Linda, and Joan!!! These three ladies are a blast…can you tell?! All three ladies stopped in right before their group trip to SPAIN! Donning these WILD Theo’s and a classy Francis Klein, they are definitely ready for some jetsetting.
I wonder how you say “simply spectacular specs” in Spanish. 
Here’s a closer look at their frames:
Theo Georgian
Theo Huitante+4
Francis Klein Dante
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Theo
Introducing our Customer of the Week: Penny!
Penny has definitely earned COTW with this fabulous photo, sporting these awesome Theo James 6 frames. In a world full of squares, she is definitely rocking the round specs like a pro!
As you can tell from Penny’s yellow parka, she braved the floods and rain last Thursday to pick up her new glasses. She told us that she loves them so much that she does not want to take them off…even when she goes to sleep!! Now *that* is a glowing review:-)
The James series is a series of frames that Theo’s designer James Van Vossel releases twice a year….and they all have unusual bridges! James noticed that the nosepiece is often quite visible, and he prefers a pure form, without ‘extra weight’. He wanted to design a pair of glasses with integrated nose pads, so without adding anything to the frame. James went to work in his atelier and by trial and error he found a way. Out of one thin metal plate he cut a shape in which he already provided a nosepiece. He then bent the nosepiece backwards. By doing so, there is no frame between the lens and the nose….and you get a design that misses a ‘corner’. While he was experimenting he made a round model, James 6, and a more angular shaped frame, James 5.
Here is a close-up of the James 6, so you can see the bridge detail:
Penny has quite the collection of spectacular eyewear from Eye Spy. Then again its hard NOT to stay trendy when the Queen of Specs herself is part of your family!
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Filed under: NEWS!, Theo
As usual, we almost fainted when we saw the new Theo collection at the Milan eyewear tradeshow. And then we almost fainted *again* when our Theo sales rep, Julie, told us she would lend us her sample cases this weekend!!
So, get ready Chicago…and get yourself into Eye Spy this Saturday and Sunday the 23th &24th of March before Julie picks up the cases and starts traveling around the country to select stores to show off the beauties!
Trust us. You won’t be sorry. We are open Saturday from 10-6 PM and Sunday from 12-5 PM. And if you don’t believe us, take a peek at these photos…..
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Theo
It’s that time again. Yup, you guessed it…Customer of the Week time! Allow us to introduce Chris….a.k.a Blitz Linster from the Polkaholics!! He is pretty hilarious, and has been a customer of ours since 2009.
Chris in his Theo Capone
Chris came in looking for a change and boy o’ boy did he get one! Chris went from a simple silver stainless steel IC Berlin frame to this handsome Theo Capone frame.
It’s a beautiful matte black plastic frame that he clearly loves! Thanks for being so awesome, Chris, and for being our customer of the week! Check out Chris and the Polkaholics, if you know what is good for you!
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Theo
Our customer of the week is John! He is super excited about his new Theo Cinquante+4 frames. John even got a referral discount because a current customer suggested that he go to Eye Spy…and he did:-)
We had so much fun helping John pick out this frame. (Check it out up close below) Thanks for being the customer of the week!
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Lafont, Theo
Our customers of the week are this adorable couple, Pamela and Mark! Check out how awesome they look in their new snazzy glasses. Pamela is wearing the brand new Theo Fourteen frames, and Mark is styling in his Lafont Albert frames!
Both Pamela and Mark have been loyal Eye Spy customers for 10 years! They are both long-time fans of Theo and Lafont…and like to get one conservative pair and one funky pair. It’s nice to have a wardrobe of glasses for different occasions:-) Not only does this couple look great, but they are really lovely people. Congrats on being our customers of the week!
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Theo, Unique Frame Lines
Our Customer of the Week is John!
John has to be the most stylish cat around. Awesome suit, hat…and the greatest Theo shades! This Theo Gnocci frame is so avante garde, it has people turning heads. Who wouldn’t want all the attention?
John chose this opthalmic frame that was designed for prescription lenses, and we turned it into a sunglass:
Congrats, John, you are our Customer of the Week!!!
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!
Our Customer of the Week is Roger!
We are so sad to see Roger go. He is moving to Spain in one month and Eye Spy is going to miss him!!! He is a load of fun and an eyeglass fanatic. He just purchased this Theo Ockers frame in blue with black pinstripes. He just had to get one more pair before he left and these glasses were calling to him.
Roger we are gonna miss being entertained by you! You are the best.
Too many flex dollars, not enough time? At Eye Spy, we accept flex dollars and will make sure that you find quality handmade glasses as well as the best possible lenses for your prescription. Just ask and we’ll be happy to help you find an *awesome* new pair of specs!
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!
Our Customer of the Week is Matthew !
Matt’s very first pair from Eye Spy….
the Anne et Valentin Fiction Frame
Matt’s second fabulous pair of specs from Eye Spy…
the Theo Aphrodite frame
Matt’s third pair of specs…the Anne et Valentin Factory Two
…and Matt’s newest pair of simply spectacular Theo Moser specs!
Matthew is a return customer who knows what he likes…color! So, when he found out about our annual Theo trunk show in November, he was ready for a simply spectacular new pair. He set his sights on these awesome Theo Moser frames and didn’t look back. His eyes are perfectly centered in these glasses for a great fit. The Tokyo tortoise, accented by a pop of tangerine, beautifully contrasts his dark hair…and his *big* grin tells it all!!!
Congrats, Matthew…you are our Customer of the Week!
Don’t forget that Eye Spy Optical accepts flex
dollars! We are more than happy to help you
find an awesome new pair of specs.
Come in before time runs out!!!
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Filed under: FASHION!
Who knew that Eye Spy’s new feline logo would be a forecast to
fall eyewear trends? Frame shapes are super retro this year with influences ranging from the cat-eye style of the fab 50’s to the nerdy style of the funky 80’s. Here is our guide to what is hot in optical this fall:
The Theo model above, Clyde, is bold in all the right ways. The bold thick plastic really taps into the geek-chic look and the increased vertical depth is right on target.
The Francis Klein model, Bridge, perfectly mixes the old with the new. New collections this season leaned towards a more rounded shape, rather then the rectangular frames of the past several years. The beautiful hand-painted gold and the gems along the front/sides of the frame, really make these frames special.
The Lafont frame above, Gilda, is a classic cat-eye shape with a modern twist. We love the etchings in the corners and the matte metal finish.
The Mykita Karlsson frame, from their lite collection, is a gorgeous frame that is as light as a feather. The frame is unisex with a classic shape, yet modern with its chrome finish.
…Luckily we have all these frames in stock! Come in and find your retro side!!!
