New Stock: Maui Jim

In anticipation of Spring and Summer, we here at Gafas are ordering in great new frames from all our favourite designers. New in store today? The new collection from Maui Jim.

This line from Hawaii features the best quality of sunglass lenses on the market, featuring mirroring (to do the squinting for you), polarization (to eliminate glare), and high contrast so that you can see the world with exquisite saturation of color. The new models are departing from the typically sporty styles of past collections, featuring more fashion forward acetate frames and metal aviators.

Slick Aviators: "Sandalwood" and "Wiki Wiki"

"Aloha Friday", "Maui Cat" (Meow!), and "Pau Hana"

The new wrap sunglass has thinner temples which makes it a more versatile piece: "Island Time"

Stay posted on more lines that will be rolling into the shop in the near future!

Spring/Summer 2011 Trendwatch: Punk Rocker

Toronto designer Cult De Laissez Faire (available at Carte Blanche)

For those with a penchant for tough as nails stylin's, perfect tailoring, and drapey layers, the punk rocker trend is the bomb! There are a multitude of designers who are featuring this long-running trend in their collections this season: Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, Rad Hourani (also from Montreal), Pink Cobra and Cult De Laissez Faire (Toronto based brands available at Carte Blanche), Balmain, Burberry Prorsum, and Rick Owens.

Burberry Prorsum, Rick Owens, Burberry Prorsum, Balmain

We fancy the peg leg trousers (a la Alexander Wang), chunky platform wedges and slouchy leather boots (lusting for Jeffery Campbells), tattered knits (Horace), statement jewellry layered (more is always better), and black leather envelop clutches (check out local designer Jenny Bird) topped off with a leather jacket. Pieces are suitable for both men and women giving androgny yet another moment in the spotlight!

Cult De Laissez Faire, Pink Cobra, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, Rad Hourani

Sunglasses are vital to finishing off this look (and hiding those eyes after a big night out). Statement frames and oversized shades are our recommendations to complete any outfit.

Blinde "Bang On"

Blinde "Born Lucky"

Chrome Hearts "Bone Polisher"

Chrome Hearts "Pussy Willow"

Dita "Insider"

Gold & Wood H07/S

Initium "Escape"

Mykita & Romain Kremer "Gordon"

Mykita and Romain Kremer "Yuri"

Summer Hours Are In Effect!

In lieu of the approaching warm season here in Canada, we have started up our summer hours.

Monday                   11 am - 7 pm
Tuesday-Friday        11 am - 8 pm
Saturday                  11 am - 7 pm
Sunday                    12 pm - 5 pm

So come on by and check out all our new stock and our killer selection of awesome summer shades!

OUT with the new and INspired by the old!

The weather in Toronto has taken a sharp left turn, from frigid to mild, prompting the fashion forward to begin preparations for Spring/Summer. Personally, my first warm weather purchase is always the perfect pair of shades.

This season’s biggest trend is definitely OUT with the new and INspired by the old; vintage-inspired frames are the sure choice for 2011. And because Gafas is always on top of the latest trends all of our new styles are on par.

From Dita’s take on the traditional aviator...










...to Entourage of 7’s boldly coloured cat-eye.










OR, better yet, why not rock a pair of truly vintage sunglasses?

From the classic Ray Ban Wayfarers…










…to the totally rad Cazal 858 delux, which were made popular by MC Hammer in the 80’s.

Whether you're looking for vintage-inspired or truly vintage shades stop by Gafas and check out all our unique brands and exclusive Kings of Past line that will surely give you blast from the past.

Angelina Jolie - Who is Salt - Dixon

Who is Salt? Hmmmm talk about branding. Salt the movie was launched in Canada in July. Evelyn Salt is a hardcore CIA agent being accused of being a Russian spy. Evelyn Salt oops Angelina Jolie is sporting the Salt Dixon (summer release) at a press conference at Comic Con.

We love Salt - Gafas.ca