At Eclectic Eye, our brand promise is to offer a tailored experience, curated eyewear, artful craftsmanship and unparalleled care. Recently, we helped a new customer create her perfect Eclectic Eyewear by Wissing frames. Lisa recently moved to Tennessee and was looking for new frames. Her current glasses were more than five years old, but she […]
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At Eclectic Eye, we strongly believe in the benefits of sun protection for the overall health of the eye and for long-term vision quality. That’s why we encourage our patients and customers to own a pair of high-quality sunglasses, prescription or not. But what if you’re not ready to take the plunge on a new […]
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Tinted lenses are a great way to liven up understated frames. Tints can also take frames with an already bold look and unleash imaginative possibilities. In the last installment, I discussed tinting specifically to add a modern flair to a beautiful vintage frame design, but this time, it’s all about the creativity that lens tinting […]
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We can all agree that celebrities often have enviable style. From home decor to shoes, they (or their stylists) know what looks good. It’s no surprise then that we like to keep track of celebrity eyewear trends. The stars are often wearing the latest and greatest from our favorite independent eyewear brands. That means that […]
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Eclectic Eye’s newest line of exceptional eyewear has arrived! MASAHIROMARUYAMA brings the age-old craftsmanship of Sabae City in the Fukui prefecture of Japan to Memphis. The concept for this brand began well before MASAHIROMARUYAMA launched in 2011. Originator, Masahiro Maruyama, had always struggled to find frames that he wanted to wear for himself. He felt […]
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At Eclectic Eye, providing great customer service and unique, high-quality eyewear is our top priority. We hope to offer the best eye exam in Memphis as well as create a collaborative process to help customers choose frames to fit their needs and lifestyle. As one of the few independently owned stores and optometry practices in […]
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One of my favorite aspects of getting a new pair of glasses is imagining what different types of lens tinting can be applied to them. The tint color of a lens can dramatically change the frame’s personality and presence. It can breathe new life into eyewear that has been around for years. This is one […]
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New York Magazine described Maison Margiela’s collaboration with Hermes as “quiet explorations of luxury that focused on subtle but masterful twists.” After seeing their collaboration with one of our favorite brands, we believe this also applies to their luxury eyewear collections! You can now find the MYKITA and Maison Margiela collaboration at Eclectic Eye. About […]
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Eyewear scion Garrett Leight didn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps initially. He was more interested in pursuing journalism or music. Both would later influence his brand’s aesthetic. After graduation, his dad and founder of Oliver Peoples, Larry Leight, convinced him to come work with him temporarily. Though Garrett had never intended on making […]
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