I love being an optician in Memphis and especially at Eclectic Eye! Our exquisite inventory, the highly skilled staff, and most importantly, our fabulous patients all make every day a treasure. I started my optical career at Eclectic Eye in 2010. It feels like a beautiful whirlwind that my life has brought me back to […]
Read moreBecoming a Licensed Optician
At Eclectic Eye, we take the education of our staff very seriously. That is why we encourage all of our Eyewear Architects to become licensed opticians. Not only does this help them better serve our customers, but also it allows them to grow professionally and hone their craft. This post discusses what it takes to […]
Read moreA Story of Personalized Customer Service at Eclectic Eye
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 […]
Read moreWe Spend Local So You Can Shop Local
When it comes to spending, Robbie Johnson Weinberg of Eclectic Eye in Midtown Memphis is focused on keeping it local. “Over the years, we’ve learned to be very intentional about our vendors,” said Johnson Weinberg, co-owner of Eclectic Eye. “Can you buy it locally, within a budget that you can live with, and understand its greater impact? That’s […]
Read moreNew Memphis Institute Fellows Program pt. 2
Becoming a leader does not happen overnight. You have to establish your role and develop the strengths you do have, while exploring your shortcomings as opportunities. In a sentence, this seems easy, but both parts are actually very, very hard work. What do you think a leader looks like? Where does that person’s influence begin […]
Read moreMy 1920s RetroSpecs Museum Piece
I am completely in love with my early American frame from RetroSpecs & Co. circa 1925. It is the perfect addition to my collection. This vintage eyewear piece is exceptionally rare. It’s called the Octagon Filigree Saddle and was most likely made by jewelers commissioned by a wealthy and well known family. Families like the […]
Read moreEclectic Eye and the Enneagram
Over the last seven years, I have worked hard to reframe my perspective on the way I manage myself and others. As a small business owner, I have often said that it feels like I am on an island. There is no Board of Directors, CEO, CFO or COO to collaborate with on various details […]
Read moreEyewear Wardrobe
Eyewear is the first thing people notice on you. Typically, you don’t wear the same shirt every day, so why wear the same frame? At Eclectic Eye, helping you build a functional and fun eyewear wardrobe is our specialty. Many of our customers have been carefully curating their own eyewear wardrobe for years. My eyewear […]
Read moreAnne et Valentin: ARKITEKTS
With the debut of their new limited edition collection, ARKITEKTS, Anne et Valentin continues to master the art of fashionable eyewear.
Read moreEclectic Eye “Eyecons” Do Pride
Eclectic Eye had the honor of participating in the 15th Annual Memphis Pride Fest Parade in beautiful Downtown Memphis
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