I have a bad Rapp- for writing biased blog posts.. RAPP was originally established in 1983 as a high-end retail optical shop in Toronto, ON. However it quickly grew from a tiny optical dispensary (that Mel, Rapps founder, originally started in the back of his moms hat ...

We have received some very little but VERY exciting frames from Lindberg- one of our favourite designers. As many of you know & love. Lindberg is known for their light-weight, flexible and very tough frames. (much like our favourite little humans!)  The exceptional danish-design has not let us ...

We often hear common fashion myths such as: You can't wear white after Labour day, you can't mix your metals, and never wear the colours black and brown together. We are here to tell you we dont believe in fashion myths! Whatever you say...goes! Everything in the eyewear ...

This sweet little hunny arrived at SPEX yesterday... and I just had to share it with you guys. Meet Sunset, by Gold & Wood. Gold & Wood is known for their innovative & beautiful wood pieces, hand-crafted in Luxembourg, using only the best timber species. Then matched ...

There are many variations of this shape, but all the obvious markers are there: more square than rectangular, temples in the centre of the frame, and the funky bridge. Each variant is even more interesting than the last! These frames are most suitable for an oval and ...

NEW STORE HOURS! As of September 11th SPEX will be open Monday-Friday 10:00-6:00 and Saturdays 11:00-4:00. That means more time to shop! How great is that?! See you all soon,

Hump day confession, I was very reluctant to hop on the decades train and back into the platform shoes, velvet & patch-work denim. However, I have very much come around & the velvet pieces are slowly taking over my fall wardrobe. Eyewear is no exception; there are ...

Its that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting cooler. September is fast approaching, and you know what that means…Back to school! What’s a better way to start your school year off right than with a fresh pair of SPEX!? ...

We watched the 2017 Eclipse this morning at SPEX safely with the use of a sweet little pin-hole camera. Of course we had to throw a little Andy Wolf in there for good-style measure. How did you take in the Eclipse?

One of our shining darlings, Andy Wolf's penchant for taking conventional shapes and exaggerating them makes each unique frame perfect for the person looking to make a statement. Their company prides itself on making quality frames with a laid back familial vibe. They treat their clients and ...