One of the most beautiful frames I have ever laid eyes upon has arrived at Eclectic Eye. Produced by French designer Jerome Mage for his line Jacques Marie Mage, this frame, called Squeeze, is truly a piece of wearable art. Jacques Marie Mage was inspired by The Velvet Underground, featuring Nico. Many in the music […]
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“Black is always elegant. It is the most complete color in the whole world, made of all the colors in the palette.” – Riccardo Tisci When it comes to eyewear, everyone has preferences as to what they want in a frame. Minimal appearance, or perhaps something that showcases their individuality. Shoppers think of comfort, boldness, […]
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Summer is in full swing and it has certainly been one for the books! The heat has moved in, has settled into a comfortable position, and is here for a few more weeks so there is still time to add pieces featuring summer eyewear trends to your collection. The year’s hotter half has rooted and there is absolutely no cooler […]
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May 17, 2021, 1:45 p.m. – Following Shelby County’s decision to lift the county-wide mask mandate effective Saturday, May 15, we at Eclectic Eye feel empowered to share important updates so our customers and community members know what to expect when visiting us. As a business, we have decided to continue requiring our customers to wear […]
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Eyewear is an undeniable staple of fashion. Not only is it functional, but it can also serve as its own powerful statement. Like other fashion categories, eyewear will forever evolve. Yet, that age-old saying is true: what’s old shall someday be new again. Rocketing into a new decade has inspired many designers to take on […]
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Previously, we have discussed ways to dramatically change the look and presence of a frame. As there are many ways to tint your lenses, we now want to take a look at how more subtle tinting can enhance your eyewear wardrobe. Subtle Ways to Tint Your Lenses The Margit K by Andy Wolf is a […]
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At Eclectic Eye, we live up to our name. We carry a wide variety of eclectic eyewear from classically inspired MOSCOT to design-it-yourself Wissing. Some people are drawn to more eccentric brands. Others are a bit scared of bold eyewear, as they aren’t sure how to incorporate it into their wardrobe, so we teamed up […]
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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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