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Glass Monocle Eyecare

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Glass Monocle Eyecare

We're a full service optical dispensary providing eye wear, eye exams, and contact lenses along with

02/09/2026

From effortlessly cool to practical protection, cars and sunglasses have always gone hand in hand. Whether it's driving off into the sunset or maneuvering the bends of a highway, nothing completes the experience like a pair of sunglasses.

Several eyewear-exclusive companies have partnered with brands which embody their vision; high quality materials, crystal clear optics, and custom designs.

02/05/2026

"Art doesn't live only in museums. It doesn't belong solely to untouchable canvases or gilded frames behind glass.
Art is everywhere: in a glance, in a gesture, in a moment. Art is what you choose to frame.

In their Spring Summer 2026 campaign, the glasses act as a symbolic frame that doesn't enclose, but rather highlights; that doesn't limit, but rather enhances the gaze.
A frame that doesn't define art, but rather creates it."

01/29/2026

On a cold day like today, we're wishing we had the summer months back 🥶 Here's a look at a few sunglasses, by the beach, in the warm sun 🌞

01/20/2026

Sneak peak at UniqueDesignMilano's newest collection in collaboration with Maison Mavada, a Japanese luxury eyewear brand. Made in Japan (instead of their conventional Italy) with bold accents in 22k gold, combined with the finest acetates, these frames went through 200 steps before they were finalized this past year.

Would you like to see these in our store?

01/12/2026

Since starting their zodiac collection three years ago, Ray-Ban launches their Year of the Horse colourway in two iconic models. Premium details such as gold accents and an embossed plate make this a standout frame, just in time for the Lunar New Year.

01/08/2026

From humble fashion origins, Matsuda Eyewear is now synonymous with high quality Japanese frames. Each pair is painstakingly handmade and can take up to two years from conceptualization to production. The workshops in Sabae, Japan are a testament to 50 years of creation, refinement, and ultimately, perfection.

Check out this collection exclusively at our Leslieville location.

11/26/2025

Glass Monocle is getting into the holiday spirit! This is one way to re-use some old and damaged frames; giving them a second chance to be decorative again 🤓

11/24/2025

Etnia Barcelona's Pellicer collection is entering their second season of designs, and the city's inspiration is evident now more than ever. The engraved titanium core wires reflect the gothic designs seen on the wrought iron fences, and the frame face encases a titanium skeleton with details similar to that of the brick facades found throughout Barcelona.

11/07/2025

Zeiss recently launched their latest in lens coating technology: Duravision Gold UV.

The lens has a subtle hue of gold reflection, emanating quiet luxury while catapulting to a new (and official!) standard in scratch resistance. An improved anti-static property also means the lens is more smudge resistant, more hydrophobic, and easier to clean.

Stop by and see a sample of the Zeiss Duravision Gold UV coating!

11/04/2025

Due to the overwhelming success of the Ray Ban Metas, they have released a Gen 2 version with technology in line with Oakley Metas. Longer battery life, better camera capability, and a more enhanced AI experience, all in the same beloved styles Ray Ban is known for.

Check out either of our locations to order yours today, as these will for sure enter a backorder come the holiday season!

10/29/2025

Sometimes, celebrity style becomes so iconic that certain looks become associated with them. Eyewear is no different; 60's movie stars like Steve McQueen and Gregory Peck wore era-defining frames, and other public figures made such a spectacle with their spectacles that these frames were essentially named after them.

10/16/2025

"Parisian Chic"

French eyewear manufacturer Lafont has been creating unique and fashionable eyewear since 1923. With over 80% of their collection designed, sourced, and manufactured in France, they boast an impressive collection over three distinct lines, from youthful and funky to artistic and sophisticated. Lafont also produces the majority of their acetates in-house, meaning their bright and colourful patterns are unique to their designs.

Check out the newest collection exclusively at our Annex location!

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Address

519 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON
M5S1Y4

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 6pm
Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Website

http://www.glassmonocle.ca/

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