It has been a year since we closed our doors at Eclectic Eye because of a global pandemic. It has been 10 months since we re-opened. What have we learned? How are we changed? When the pandemic reality started to take shape, I was overwhelmed, desperate and confused. Every trauma trigger was active. I felt […]
Read moreEclectic Eye + The Crybaby Club
At Eclectic Eye, we have always been inspired by the Memphis Grizzlies motto, “Grit and Grind.” We feel it is also an apt description about what we do in the Memphis community and throughout the eyewear business nationwide. Eclectic Eye is not like most optical shops because we carry hand-made, independent eyewear that is unique […]
Read moreInside Memphis Business: Community Partnerships
Inside Memphis Business spotlights Eclectic Eye’s extensive ties to the Memphis community through multiple partnerships.
Read moreEclectic Eye Celebrity Eyewear Spotlight: Lupita Nyong’o
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 […]
Read moreCustomer Feature: Jean Pitner and David Martino
At Eclectic Eye, we pride ourselves on providing an above and beyond experience to all customers who walk through our doors. Whether you buy one pair of glasses every few years, or 10+ pairs in a year, we truly appreciate your willingness to put your eyesight in our hands, and place money back into the […]
Read moreAnne et Valentin + theo Trunk Show with Special Guest, Ron Olson
Unique eyewear and local art. We hosted a trunk show for fashionable eyewear brands – Anne et Valentin and theo – the weekend of June 23. Missed the event? We have a variety of frames in store, so come shop with us.
Read moreBooth & Bruce Trunk Show
We’re thrilled to welcome English eyewear brand Booth & Bruce back to our shelves! In celebration of the brand’s return to our store, we’re hosting a trunk show the weekend of October 21. Brand representative Cyril will be at our Collierville store on Oct. 21 and our Midtown store on Oct. 22 with the brand’s […]
Read moreMOSCOT Visits Eclectic Eye
MOSCOT will be on-site at Eclectic Eye with the entire eyewear collection which will be available for pre-order.
Read moreRetroSpecs & Co.
The RetroSpecs collection initially focused on the early modern gold-filled frames, circa 1890–1940s but it was soon apparent that if RetroSpecs was going to truly compete in the high-end optical and fashion world, the company needed to expand its offerings. The rimless gold-filled collections grew to over 100 custom designed shapes and sizes and they began the push to catalogue and restore RetroSpecs hugely popular combination and cellulose acetate frames manufactured after WWII from the 1940s-1980s.
Read moreGlasses vs Contact Lenses: Part One
People tend to stick with what they know and like best, but when it comes to glasses vs contact lenses, it’s important to use both.
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