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So you are still not convinced we have the coolest and most exclusive collection in the “Top of the South”? Well, here is proof: Some of our latest additions JFRey and BOZ are now brightening up our display. You judge yourself! ... read more

Well it’s finally here, October 1st 2010. The day New Zealand GST rate increases from 12.5% to 15%. Compared with many other countries, I guess we can’t complain. So, how does the increase affect your purchase in our shop? Well, until today, we have been looking at various options ... read more

JF Rey’s interpretation of spring in Motueka: Lime green and Raspberry pink! JF Rey has never follows trends, he creates them. The colour choice is stunning, fresh and vibrant. The design is unusual and the quality of workmanship as you would expect from JF Rey. This frame is as elegant as it is sporty, arty and extravagant. A real gem. Mouthwatering! ... read more

We received our latest Dilem frames earlier in the week. New shapes, new colours. These frames never stop to amaze me. Why? because of the ingenious way the user can change the character of the frame, simply by removing and replacing the sides. Feel like an elegant looking frame today? Or maybe a bit more sporty and adventurous? By simply changing the sides, you can convert the frame to reflect your mood. What a wonderful idea. All Dilem frame come standard with 2 sets of sides. Of course there is no limit as to how many different sides you can own. We have some customers who already have quite a collection, enough for a different pair for every day in the week. With these frames you don’t need to buy complete new glasses to change your look. ... read more

Business cards are an important tool for any business. It is no different for us. We use our cards to communicate with our clients, to tell them who we are and what we do. To tell them where we are and how to contact us. And we also use our business cards to note appointment times, frame and lens details as well as other personalised handwritten information. Our old business cards did all this – but they were boring. We realised that a well designed business card could do all that and so much more. ... read more

That ADIDAS have one of the best selection of performance sports sunglasses on the market today is no secret. Top athletes like All Black Dan Carter, MTB Downhiller Sam Blenkinsop and Golfer Natalie Gulbis can be seen wearing their ADIDAS eyewear wherever you see them. But not only top performance athletes enjoy the incredible benefits behind the ADIDAS eyewear technology. They are built to be durable, fit most comfortably, protect the wearer from harmful light and wind, and even improve visual comfort in extreme light conditions. ... read more

You better believe it! I found these photos from the Sao Paulo Fashion Week 2010 while cruising the net. If trends on display are anything to go by, then sunglasses as a fashion accessory are definitely on their way out (or are they?). Seems like they are being replaced by the good old diving mask! Don’t you just love it!!! Ah, and while we are talking about trends, looks like the “Brazilian” is also on it’s way out! Apparently this topic was discussed in detail on the “G1” news site. ... read more

Although we are fortunate enough to live in the sunniest part of New Zealand, the beginning of winter and the past 3 weeks in particular have been somewhat depressing. When we received our newest JFRey and BOZ frames today, they certainly brightened up what was promising to be another dull and rainy winter day. As always, JFRey is never scared of using colour on his frame designs. But not only that, he has a real talent for combining colours and design into something really unique and special. Sometimes we are ask “….yes they are great, but will they date?”. Well to be perfectly honest, fashion trends date. The trendier, the faster. These frames however do not follow any trend. They are so unique, they have a life of their own. They are classics and as with all design classics, they will not date. They will always be classics. Here are just a couple of the new frames we have in stock for you now. Come in to see the others. ... read more

Just a quick update on our ever growing Lindberg collection. We received another wonderful ladies model (1125, colAC39). It oozes class! The shape is very feminine with soft lines and simplistic style.The Acetanium is made from a 3-ply acetate material, which works really well. The front features a highly polished black, with a very fine ebony and mother of pearl layer behind. The sides are made from titanium and their colour (a matt finished light grey) complement the dark coloured front perfectly. Like all Lindberg Acetanium frames, they feature adjustable nose pads and a screwless hinge. Heavy? Not at all. Although I didn’t wheigh them, they can’t be more than about 10 grams. ... read more

Way back in the late 80’s and the early 90’s Australian Jonathan Sceats frames were amongst the hottest frames one could own. They were great quality, made from wonderful acetates and simply refreshing to wear! Well, Jono is back! This time with a cool range marketed under his own name.  I thought I’d show a few frames from his latest collection here. BTW, the frames featured are now available in the shop. ... read more