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This past Wednesday was the #SprungTO event where influencers around Toronto gathered to talk about eyewear, music, luxury, and their personal projects.

SPRUNG was an invite-only event that attracted interesting and passionate people from the Arts, Fashion, and Entertainment communities. What was the soul reason for this event? It was the motivation of luxury brand photographer and designer, Nathaniel Anderson, who wanted to bring like-minded people together and provide a great social experience for attendees.

There was complimentary beverages, food, great music by the in house Dj and even Flow 93.5‘s radio host, Jeni was emceeing the prizes and the speeches for the event.

Some notable guests were Davide Stennett, who is a designer of this beautiful jewellery, Restoration Couture; Toronto City Gossip, a popular Toronto website covering reviews and news of the hottest places in the city; Aimee Cook from the blog, Rants of a Red Head, as well as, Corporate Traveler, and Studio Film Group.

Overall, a great night filled with beautiful people, high-styled eyewear, and great conversations with really interesting people.

*Pictures courtesy of LXRY Magazine*

Gucci has unveiled ads for its Cruise 2012 fashion eyewear collection photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot.

Karmen Pedaru is the face of Gucci’s Cruise campaign. The bright images are shot in a garden setting where Karmen and her partner are sporting trendy floral and striped prints and exciting hues, while surrounded by pink flowers.

The Gucci Eyewear collection looks sleek and modern. All details synonymous with Gucci creative director – Frida Giannini. The fashion eyewear collection succeeds in its variety. Never a brand to rely on just one look, Gucci once again is successful.

Even though it was confirmed months ago (sorry we’re so late on this!) we wanted to let everyone know that Daniel Craig will be wearing Tom Ford Sunglasses in the next installment of the James Bond franchise, Skyfall, to be released on November 9th 2012!

Here’s what Tom Ford had to say about the announcement:

“I could not be happier to be dressing Daniel Craig again in the next James Bond film. James Bond epitomises the Tom Ford man in his elegance, style and love of luxury.”

This is not the first time Tom Ford has been called upon to provide sunglasses for the suarve Mr Bond with Daniel Craig sporting the stunning FT108S in The Quantum of Solace as displayed below.

Entering it’s 5th Season, the Emmy Winner (4 years in a row) for Most Outstanding Drama Series, Mad Men has received critical acclaim for it’s historical authenticity and visual style. Mad Men has also been credited with setting off a wave of renewed interest in the fashion and culture of the early 1960s. According to The Guardian in 2008, the show was responsible for a revival in men’s suits…[and] everything from tortoise shell glasses to fedoras”.

One example is the frames worn by Lane Pryce (seen above) who has become partner at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. These frames embody everything that Lane represents: distinguished, confident, and stylish. We don’t have the exact same ones at Gafas but drop by the store and try on our array of vintage inspired Entourage of 7′s…we’ll have you looking like an Ad Exec. in no time!

Tom Ford has announced the Special Edition Tom Ford Eyeglasses 2012 Fall-Winter Collection. This Tom Ford Eyewear line is inspired by the elegance of the 50’s. The great people at Tom Ford have created new frames for both women and men made of the best quality gold-plated metal with precious water buffalo horn on the front and the temple tips.

The women’s Tom Ford eyeglasses are offered in yellow-gold plated metal with brown and gray striped horn, or yellow-gold plated metal with white and gray striped horn. The men’s Tom Ford eyeglasses are offered in white-gold plated metal with brown and gray striped horn, or yellow-gold plated metal with black striped horn.

It may only be April but Gucci has already dropped a preview photo of their newest eye glasses campaign. These frames are full of personality with a hint of rock and roll in them. Check back on the blog periodically to find out when they’ll be hitting our store!

Yesterday, Blog TO posted a list of the top 8 places to buy vintage frames in Toronto. Here’s what they had to say about Gafas:

“Gafas is the only Toronto home to Kings of Past, a purveyor of unused, branded vintage eyewear that’s hard to match. Storeowner Tony will gladly share the history behind each piece (I could listen to him for hours– the man is a true connoisseur). One of my favourite vintage collections here is the Paloma Picasso line, designed by the youngest daughter of “that”Picasso. They even have vintage motorcycle goggles. I’d look like the Hamburgler in them, but kudos to someone much more badass than I who can pull them off. Glasses here are at least $100, often more.”

Come on by the store and check out our immense collection of vintage frames!!

A couple of weeks ago, our friend Max Macdonald from Fab Magazine and up-and-comer DJ B-Tech swung by the shop for a photoshoot at the shop. We styled him with the Chrome Hearts “Kuffanaw.”

You can download the latest issue of Fab Magazine here and view the article online here.

Gafas Optical Shop was featured in the Fab Magazine annual Christmas Gift Guide this month (find this month’s edition on newstands and online today).  Max (the curator of the wish list) was intent on finding THE most luxerious, high-end and ridiculously decadent frame he possibly could. And we delivered. The Gold & Wood diamond collection combines the exquisite craftsmanship and detailing that Gold & Wood has become legendary for, and covers it with diamonds. Every Diva’s dream piece.

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