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Want to hear a story? It begins like most do – with a man and a woman . . . For you see, ours is a story of love . . .
Anne is a romantic – a mind of artistic whimsy, eyes that see a world of color, and a heart that beats for Valentin. Now Valentin? He’s a serious minded optician, but his love for Anne is true. Together? They’ve created a fantastical line of beautifully crafted frames that embodies the spectrum between them; Anne et Valentin.

Housed in Toulouse, France, Anne et Valentin has captured the imagination and devotion of followers world wide. Their attention to detail shines in each and every hand crafted product, and those that wear these lovely pieces count them amongst their most prized possessions.

For over 30 years the union of Anne and Valentin has been a passionate and professionally fruitful one. Each year the line continues to find a way to renew that initial commitment to wonderment and craftsmanship, and we – the audience – are gifted an incredible opportunity to share a piece of their love.

We here at Specs Optical count them as family; there isn’t a time in our memories where they weren’t with us. A part of us. Every day we count ourselves as lucky to be the exclusive Minnesota retailers of these inspired and beautiful frames.  Come in today and fall in love . . .

Visit us for our annual TrunkShow

Specs Optical

Friday November 18th  12-6PM

&

Saturday November 19th  10-6PM

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Do NOT miss our annual Anne et Valentin trunk show!

Our favorite trunk show of the year!

Rama Valentin, Anne’s son, will personally fit you with her latest designs.

Handmade in Toulouse France, come experience the amazing quality and designs!

Every time you put on an Anne et Valentin frame you can feel the Love that was put into each piece.

Read about the Love story that helped create the line.

Friday November 20th 12-6PM

 Saturday November 21st 12-6PM

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The sun is finally here and we are ready to prepare you with a whole new smorgasbord of beautiful sunglasses by the eyewear collections you’ve come to know and love. DITA, Mykita, Anne et Valentin, Morgenthal Frederics, Lindberg…they’re all here! Stop by the shop this Memorial Day weekend and check out our largest selection of sunglasses to date. There truly is something for everyone.

TOP ROW: The DITA MACH THREE is a fashion-forward hardcore solid sunglass with a definitive presence. Its sleek matte finish and real gold plating demand to be worn with confidence. Looking for some glamour and whimsy? Try the Paris-based FRANCIS KLEIN MARGE (names always sound more elegant in French). A black & white layered acetate with hand-set Swarovski crystals and silver metal accents to add a bit of shimmer without being over-the-top. Mirrored lenses are back with a vengeance! MYKITA has it covered with their HEINZ in collaboration with bernhard wilhelm. Amazingly lightweight and flexible sheet-cut stainless steel that will spoil you with high style and comfort. Somehow they manage dressy and sporty at the same time.

MIDDLE ROW: As always, LINDBERG of Belgium has designed an extremely light, clean, but modern sunglass in the 8579. Matte finished acetate fronts are paired with metallic titanium temples to create a classic yet industrial look…for the die hard design & architecture enthusiast! THE SUN! MORGENTHAL FREDERICS created the 187 in the retro style of Jackie O. A staple piece for the collection now introduced in fun new colors, including this Striated Mauve Fade. A perfect alternative to the classic black sunglass for a gal needing a bit of color in her life & substantial sun coverage.

BOTTOM ROW: Adding on to their MovieStars collection, the MORGENTHAL FREDERICS LANCASTER represents made-to-order Hollywood style. The clear acetate keeps it modern, while the shape and fit allow it to remain a part of your sunglass collection for years to come. ANNE et VALENTIN (a Specs Optical client favorite for many years) loves simple & elegant styling with a touch of the unexpected. The SAGAN sunglass combines super high quality acetate construction in a just off the beaten path shape with well thought out color pairings. This olive front with deep red temples combination works with everything. And finally, the MYKITA MYLON UNO! This sunglass is truly at the forefront of design technology. A 3D printed(!) frame with exceptional fit, comfort, and durability. This particular shape, with its wrap around front, creates sun coverage like you wouldn’t believe. And, the mirrored lenses give it a ridiculously cool vibe. Are you groovy enough to pull this one off?

 Stop by SPECS OPTICAL soon for your perfect new 2014 Summer pair(s) of sunglasses!

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Ok, y’all…the weather has been drab as the summer winds down and we head into the fall/winter seasons. It’s time to brighten things up a bit. Daring colors are more popular than ever in fashion and your eyewear is not to be excluded. Check out some of the fun new colors and styles we are showing right now.

Above, from left to right, are the Kirk Originals Martha in S11-P114, Anne et Valentin Amy in 1010, and the Kirk Originals Otis in S09-P130.

Below, from left to right, are the Francis Klein Marcus in B98-1, Anne et Valentin Factory Seven in 0805, and the Theo moser in color 8.

These colors are truly brilliant and certainly fall into the category of ‘showstoppers.’ Are you daring enough to try one on? Stop on by Specs Optical any time….we WILL brighten your day.

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Bahhh…it’s already here as far as we’re concerned. We’ve had a taste of 80 degrees already, now give it to us Mother Nature! Bring it on crazy lady, we are ready and armed with a whole bevy (when is this word ever used otherwise?) of stunning new sunglasses.

Check ’em out, yo:

Anne et Valentin SIERRA

The 70's inspired Dita Solitaire

ic! berlin ashiya

Come on by anytime to try these babies on. (They’re not actually babies, they’re sunglasses, silly.) These are just a few of the many super fun, stylish, and most importantly, UV-protective, pieces of new sunwear.

As certified opticians, all of us at Specs Optical are constantly in discussion with our two on-site Optometrists about how to best serve our clients. And now, more than ever, Dr. Madhok and Dr. Buchli are stressing the importance of wearing proper-fitting sunglasses (prescription or not) as a preventative for a bevy (here it is again!) of potential eye health issues.

So give us a call, or stop in, schedule an eye exam appointment, and let one of us fit you up with a striking new pair of sunglasses so you can enjoy this summer right.

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Below are a few pictures from the day. Check out the fancy spread of croissants, breads, wine and cheeses that John put together. Will we ever forget that imported smoked hand-carved ham? Not anytime soon…

Gabriel shootin' the breeze with Joe Dicker.

Ms. Kelly modeling next to the LaLoop collection.

The Spread!

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Fresh from Henrik Orgreen’s airplane hanger, aviation inspired frames harking back to the glory days of flight. Take off with the Panther, Mercury, Wolf and other sortees.

Bevel has payed homage to the Gloved One himself, Michael Jackson. You’ll be standing on your toes with Beat it, P.Y.T., Billie Jean and lets not forget Thriller. Ah ah ah ahhh.

Our Parisian friends at Francis Klein have out done themselves again by romancing us with a stellar collection that features hand – set crystals, enamel flowers colored rivets, hand etching and painting. Be sure to check out Tatia, Tina and Camille.  Tres chic!

Don’t check that beret just yet, Anne et Valentine from the south of France have wowed us with Silver inlay. This just goes to show you that true love is more than skin deep. You will fall in love with the Poete, Plume and Patty.

Make sure you visit us at Specs Optical soon to get the best selection of these and many of the other fabulous frames from around the world that we carry.

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