Thursday, May 28, 2009

Much at Gafas with the Bossy Girls - Summer styling

Looks like another stylin sunglass episode on one of Canada's best channels Much Music. The Bossy Girls, who are our favorite stylists came by and were fitting people with our shades. Different face shapes and best styles for the summer. Thanks for making us the top choice for buying eyewear.





Monday, May 25, 2009

Sum of our peeps

Just some of the cool peeps that visit, hang out and pick up some sick eyewear. We have also been fortunate to supply eyewear for TV, music videos, print, and events. You never know who you may run into at Gafas.
Tony, Thriving Ivory (wearing Eof7 and Gold&Wood)

Clayton Stroope/Thriving Ivory (wearin Mykita)

Thriving Ivory is a five-member American rock band who originated in Santa Barbara, California before relocating to San Francisco, California. They released their self-titled Wind-up Records debut album on June 24, 2008. The debut album reached #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart on the strength of the charting single "Angels on the Moon". After half a year, "Angels on the Moon" appeared on the US Pop 100 Chart, reaching at number 28.

Mos Def (wearin Gold&Wood)
Mos Def, Tony

Mos Def is an Emmy-and Golden Globe -nominated American actor and a Grammy-nominated MC known by the stage name Mos Def. Initially recognized for his musical output, Mos Def's screen work since the early 2000s has established him as one of only a handful of rappers who have garnered critical approval for their acting work. Mos Def has also been active on several social and political issues and was particularly vocal in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005

Kardinal Offishal (wearin Eof7)

Musa, Kardinal Offishal, Tony

Kardinal Offishall is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.

Junior Sanchez (wearin Cazal)

Tony, Junior Sanchez, Musa

Junior Sanchez is a music producer, remixer, and DJ. He has remixed artists such as Madonna, Shakira, Katy Perry, Good Charlotte, Daft Punk, Gorillaz, New Order, Jamiroquai, Giorgio Moroder. Junior Sanchez has also produced albums and tracks for Action Reaction, Ima Robot, Princess Superstar and Good Charlotte.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Dita - Off the hook

We take pride in being the first optical boutique in all of Canada to carry the line. It is one of my favorite collections. Clean lines and great styling. After trying on this eyewear I must say they have one of the best fits. Ol'school styles is whats hot and they have perfected it. The frames are hand made in Japan, using the finest materials. Titanium, 18K gold, white gold and the finest Japanese zyl acetate. The world headquarters is located in LA no wonder the stars love it. We're talkin bout Jamie Fox, Sean Combs, Heidi Klum, JD, Paris Hilton, Kanye West, Miley Cyrus, Will Smith, Brad Pitt, and the list goes on.

Courante
LENS: Clear Rx (Tint Optional)
SIZING: 48/17-142 FEATURES:• Handcrafted Zyl Acetate Frame• 10K Gold Plated Laser Etched Decorative Wirecores• 10K Gold Plated Ball Hinges• 10K Gold Plated Rivets• Manufactured in Japan

Insider
LENS: Clear Rx (Tint Optional)
SIZE: 56.5/14.3-143 FEATURES:• Handcrafted Zyl Acetate Frame• Custom Hex Rivets• Manufactured in Japan

Statesman
LENS: Clear Rx (Tint Optional)
SIZING: 50/20-145 & 52/20-145 FEATURES:• Handcrafted Zyl Acetate Frame• Diamond Pattern Titanium• Custom Hex Rivets• Manufactured in Japan

New Yorker
LENS: Clear Rx (Tint Optional)
SIZING: 47/21-145 FEATURES:• Handcrafted Zyl Acetate Frame• Custom Hex Rivets• Manufactured in Japan


SVELTE
LENS: Clear Rx (Tint Optional)
SIZING: 51/16-142 FEATURES:• Handcrafted Zyl Acetate Frame• 10K Gold Plated Laser Etched Decorative Wirecores• 10K Gold Plated Ball Hinges• 10K Gold Plated Rivets• Manufactured in Japan


Splendor
LENS: Sunglass
SIZE: 68/11-125 FEATURES:• Aluminum Frame• Laser Etched Diamond Pattern• Removable Nose Piece• UV Protected Lenses• Manufactured in Japan


Super Genius
LENS: Sunglass
FRAME: Black & Black Swirl SIZE: 55/16-143 FEATURES:• Handcrafted Zyl Acetate Frame• Custom Hex Rivets• Manufactured in Japan


Dynasty
LENS: Sunglass
SIZE: 60.5/14-125 FEATURES:• Beta Titanium Frame• Two-Tone Metal Plating• Floating Lens w/ Color Filament• UV Protected Lenses• Manufactured in Japan

Avocet
LENS: D.Grey Gradient
SIZE: 59/15-139 FEATURES:• Titanium Frame• Two-Tone Metal Plating• Floating Lens w/ Color Filament• Titanium Nose Pads• UV Protected Lenses• Manufactured in Japan




Sunbeam
LENS: D.Brown Gradient
SIZE: 64/13-139 FEATURES:• Titanium Frame• Two-Tone Metal Plating• Floating Lens w/ Color Filament• Titanium Nose Pads• UV Protected Lenses• Manufactured in Japan

The story of Dita Eyewear is really the story of life long friends, Jeff Solorio and John Juniper co-founders of Dita and the driving forces behind Dita's celebrated designs. Jeff and John have been friends since grade school and share a common passion for photography and design. Together they were inspired to capture their passions not just on film but in eyewear as well, thus creating the first collection of Dita frames in 1996.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

What a statement

Oliver Peoples WHAT? Since Oakley purchased Oliver Peoples in 2006 and Luxottica bought Oakley in 2007 (hmm will we see Oliver Peoples in Sunglass Hut in the future...YUK) something actually great came out of it....Barton Perreira!!! Brought to you by two veterans of Oliver Peoples, Bill Barton (former president) and Patty Perreira (vice-president of design).

Dedicated to pure luxury, Barton Perreira's approach to fashion redefines style and elegance. Patty Perreira's language of inspired design focuses on the evolution process and continues to challenge the industry by unveiling the next new thing.








New kid on the block

Who doesn't love a low maintenance frame?

A one piece frame is very difficult to come by and here we found it. No hinges, screws, nuts, and bolts. Did I mention it is one of the lightest and most comfortable frames I ever tried on. You have to stop by and try one on.

To meet the requirement of pure functionality, UNDOSTRIAL handles and processes sheets of surgical stainless steel, cellulose acetate or carbon fiber 1K allied to the most noble leather and gold with the knowledge of technology and know-how to craft luxury, UNDOSTRIAL responds to new challenges as well as the lightness and flexibility making indissociable requirements of comfort and aesthetics.This is not an unusual feat, but a change of era for eyewear.




Benjamin - New to Gafas

After having a coffee in New York with Benjamin we understood his vision for well-crafted eyewear. We stand behind great design and craftsmanship. We loved it so much we picked it up, It is of of our newest collections. Japanese manufacturing and great ol school styles. If you want something no one has come check out Benjamin it's sick.

Building a reputation as a fine eyewear specialist for more than a decade, Benjamin Montoya has been a purveyer, creating, collecting a defining eyewear design in LA. As a Southern California native, growing up in the midst of a sunglass culture, Benjamin knows ' A most dynamic thing happens when a person puts on well-crafted pair of sunglasses, they can project a vision of who they want to be instantly.
Benjamin designs eyewear to be simple and timeless, classic looks that will be in style today, tomorrow and generations from now. As a connoisseur of fine eyewear, Benjamin finds inspiration from living where he lives, from great music and films he loves.



Addison Gill at Gafas with E Enetertainment

How fun was this. I got to meet Addison Gill and actually fit her with some amazing shades. Even though she is much taller than I am ... lol ... she is super cute and was great to work with she ended up walking out with a hot pair of Marc Jacobs which is her favorite designer ... Shout out to the E! team you guys are dope.

Tony and Addison Gill - Sunglass Shopping
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A look at our 2009 lookbook winners

Congrats to our winners from the 2009 lookbook launch party....you guys rock....

Andre - Browns - Ted Baker tie set

Athena - Paul Frank, Modern Amusement, Spy package
Lisa - Bellair Tan package

Janet - Hugo Boss MP3 player

Maurizio - Hugo Boss beach bag

Ni - Paul Frank, Modern Amusement package