Morgenthal Frederics Archives - SPECS OPTICAL https://www.specsoptical.com/tag/morgenthal-frederics/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 17:08:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 CHROMOCLEAR https://www.specsoptical.com/2020/01/10/chromoclear/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 17:05:34 +0000 https://www.specsoptical.com/?p=204655 The post CHROMOCLEAR appeared first on SPECS OPTICAL.

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ChromoClear™ is the first-ever luxury eyewear collection to transcend how we see and address how we feel. The line marries the distinctive design of a Morgenthal Frederics frame, handcrafted in a sustainable, biodegradable acetate, with a new breakthrough in lens technology that helps enhance mood and performance.

RESPONSIBLE ACETATE

The collection debuts in a new frame material: an earth-friendly acetate that when left in soil for 90 days straight biodegrades into material comparable to compost. Comprised of cotton, wood fibers and plasticizers, the material creates a sustainable system, free of waste that is harmful to the planet.

INVIGORATE 

May boost energy and confidence under pressure, mentally prepare and pump up for a challenging situation.

RELAX

May help migraine sufferers reduce head stress, shed tension, find calm after a trying day.

FOCUS

May improve concentration and reaction time, increase productivity and speed of reading.

REFRESH 

May stimulate body and mind in the morning or after a long day, help refresh from jetlag, mentally energize after an intense workout.

CHROMOCLEAR as featured by goop!  https://goop.com/wellness/health/color-psychology/

Stop in today to see this exciting new line for yourself!

 

*ChromoClear eyewear is not a medical device and no statements regarding this product have been approved by the FDA. The impact of wearing tinted lenses can vary from person to person and there is no guarantee of specific results. Customers are responsible for determining which tinted lens to use for any particular purpose.

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]]> Morgenthal Frederics Buffalo Horn Trunk Show https://www.specsoptical.com/2019/08/29/morgenthal-frederics-buffalo-horn-trunk-show-3/ Thu, 29 Aug 2019 22:01:20 +0000 https://www.specsoptical.com/?p=204621 The post Morgenthal Frederics Buffalo Horn Trunk Show appeared first on SPECS OPTICAL.

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The Morgenthal Frederics luxury collection utilizes natural, sustainable materials — creating frames out of wood, genuine horn, and slate allow for unique comfort and styling.

Asian water buffalos are a revered animal in their homelands, as such; the horn is not utilized until after the natural demise of these protected animals. The innate beauty that comes from this lightweight material is apparent in the varying striation pattern showcased on each and every frame, not to mention the inherent tones of the horn itself. Natural dyes allow for even more variety and vibrancy on each of the multitude of layers that are a part of each and every frame. Additionally, horn frames are incredibly comfortable to wear and a phenomenal choice for people with skin allergies.

The authentic shades and grain inherent in wood allow these frames to take on an unparalleled natural look, while natural dyes may be used to color the wood in more vivid hues or pastel tones. Lightweight, sturdy, and sustainable – these frames are a wearable love letter to the world around us.

Why not come in and check them out for yourself at our trunk show

Friday and Saturday, September 13th and 14th, from 11am to 6pm … 

Everyone at Specs Optical hopes to see you there!

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The Morgenthal Frederics luxury collection utilizes natural, sustainable materials — creating frames out of wood, genuine horn, and slate allow for unique comfort and styling.

Asian water buffalo are a revered animal in their homelands, as such; the horn is not utilized until after the natural demise of these protected animals. The innate beauty that comes from this lightweight material is apparent in the varying striation pattern showcased on each and every frame, not to mention the inherent tones of the horn itself. Natural dyes allow for even more variety and vibrancy on each of the multitude of layers that are a part of each and every frame. Additionally, horn frames are incredibly comfortable to wear and a phenomenal choice for people with skin allergies.

The authentic shades and grain inherent in wood allow these frames to take on an unparalleled natural look, while natural dyes may be used to color the wood in more vivid hues or pastel tones. Lightweight, sturdy, and sustainable – these frames are a wearable love letter to the world around us.

Why not come in and check them out for yourself at our trunk show THIS Friday and Saturday, February 8th and 9th, from 11am to 6pm … 

We’ll see you then!

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]]> Celebrate! Kelly’s 20th Anniversary! https://www.specsoptical.com/2018/10/11/celebrate-kellys-20th-anniversary/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:59:57 +0000 https://www.specsoptical.com/?p=204513 The post Celebrate! Kelly’s 20th Anniversary! appeared first on SPECS OPTICAL.

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TWENTY YEARS!!!

Join us as we celebrate the incredible milestone that is Kelly’s 20th Anniversary
with Specs Optical!

Over the years, Kelly has charmed us all with her bubbly personality and outstanding optical talents …

And while the frames and styles may change, her dedication to this store and the community has never wavered.

So come in and enjoy a glass of champagne 

Friday, October 12th, and Saturday, October 13th

to help us celebrate this phenomenal member of our team and her
20 years of optical excellence
here at Specs Optical! Cheers!

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Are you ready to make a personal statement with your eyewear? Are you tired of the same old frames and craving something truly remarkable? Perhaps, dare we say it, one of a kind and completely custom? If you answered “yes”, then THIS is the event for you!

Join us Friday, May 18th, and Saturday, May 19th, from 12-6 pm, as we present over 200 hand carved luxury frames from Morgenthal Frederics. Each piece is a one-of-kind work of art that you’ll be thrilled to wear each and every day.

Want to take it a step further? Let us help create something custom for you!

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There are few images more iconic, much less so fully ingrained in our hearts as the pulse of style, than that of Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”

Made from hand carved Asian Water Buffalo Horn, each frame is a luxe work of art that will be treasured for years to come.

So it is with no surprise, and a great amount of applause, that Oscar de la Renta and Morgenthal Frederics turned to such an emblem of fashion for inspiration whilst designing their Spring 2018 collaboration pieces.

And the world? Is rejoicing.

With only 300 of each frame produced, they’re also quite the collectors item!

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]]> Theo Trunk Show 2018 https://www.specsoptical.com/2018/03/30/theo-trunk-show-2018/ Fri, 30 Mar 2018 20:44:26 +0000 https://www.specsoptical.com/?p=204435 The post Theo Trunk Show 2018 appeared first on SPECS OPTICAL.

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The most self-willed brand in the world

What began as a memo… on an order form … has developed into the slogan for the most headstrong Belgian brand of spectacles: ‘theo loves you’. To this very day this motto connects everything theo does – every decision, every collection. It was the love for their clients that made Wim Somers and Patrick Hoet, opticians with their own store, decide to design and present a collection under the name of theo. Why? Well, simple: because they wanted to offer their clients something other than the mainstream glasses that were selling at the time. So, in 1989, the first theo glasses became a fact.

And they were groundbreaking.

theo has been an invaluable member of the Specs Optical family for well over twenty years now. As the sole distributor of these amazing collections in Minnesota, we take great pride in being able to provide our clients with unparalleled quality, avant-garde style, and pieces that become their all time favorites to wear!

theo likes to look at things from a different perspective. That’s how to spark creativity and keep your outlook fresh. In their everyday work, designers, architects and artists are constantly in contact with the literal version of ‘perspective’ or ‘representing depth in a painting or drawing’. By drawing an object on paper in perspective, you can create an illusion of volume. theo interpreted a drawing of a pair of glasses quite literally, added a whiff of magic, and voilà, the latest eye-witness collection was born. An optical illusion like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

Please join us as we usher in spring with our annual theo trunk show! Friday, April 20th, and Saturday, April 21st, from 12-6pm. You won’t want to miss this dynamic collection!

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]]> LET’S TALK ABOUT BENEFITS! https://www.specsoptical.com/2016/12/08/lets-talk-about-benefits/ Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:00:30 +0000 http://www.specsoptical.com/blog/?p=2124 FSA A Flexible Spending Account (also known as a flexible spending arrangement) is a special account you put money into that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs.   You don’t pay taxes on this money. This means you’ll save an amount equal to the taxes you would have paid on the […]

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FSA

  • A Flexible Spending Account (also known as a flexible spending arrangement) is a special account you put money into that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs.

 

  • You don’t pay taxes on this money. This means you’ll save an amount equal to the taxes you would have paid on the money you set aside.

 

  • You can use funds in your FSA to pay for certain medical expenses for you, your spouse if you’re married, and your dependents.

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Learn about Flexible Spending Accounts

  • For details about how your company’s FSA, including how to sign up, ask your employer.
  • All of your FSA funds for the entire year are available January 1st.
  • USE IT OR LOSE IT: FSA funds usually expire by Dec 31st or by March 15th.
  • You may be able to carry $500 of unused FSA funds from the previous year depending on your employer.

HSA

  • You have to be enrolled in a high-deductible plan to be eligible for a health savings account.
  • HSA funds are accrued throughout the calendar year.
  • An individual can contribute up to $3,350 a year, and sometimes your employer will make a contribution to the account, just like with a 401(k).

HSA/FSA

  • FSA/HSA funds can be used to purchase prescription eyewear and/or frames, including prescription sunglasses.
  • FSA/HSA funds can be used whether you have vision insurance or not.

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]]> True EyeWear Luxury https://www.specsoptical.com/2016/09/14/true-eyewear-luxury/ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 18:40:38 +0000 http://www.specsoptical.com/blog/?p=2053   Our luxury collection utilizes natural, sustainable materials — creating frames out of wood, genuine horn, and slate allow for unique comfort and styling. Asian water buffalos are a revered animal in their homelands, as such; the horn is not utilized until after the natural demise of these protected animals. The innate beauty that comes […]

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Our luxury collection utilizes natural, sustainable materials — creating frames out of wood, genuine horn, and slate allow for unique comfort and styling.

Asian water buffalos are a revered animal in their homelands, as such; the horn is not utilized until after the natural demise of these protected animals. The innate beauty that comes from this lightweight material is apparent in the varying striation pattern showcased on each and every frame, not to mention the inherent tones of the horn itself. Natural dyes allow for even more variety and vibrancy on each of the multitude of layers that are a part of each and every frame. Additionally, horn frames are incredibly comfortable to wear and a phenomenal choice for people with skin allergies.

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The authentic shades and grain inherent in wood allow these frames to take on an unparalleled natural look, while natural dyes may be used to color the wood in more vivid hues or pastel tones. Lightweight, sturdy, and sustainable – these frames are a wearable love letter to the world around us.

Thin sheets of slate, in combination with layers of wood, allow for deceptively light and unique pieces that are truly one of a kind.

Each frame is handcrafted in Germany by craftspeople that are truly passionate about every aspect of the process.

 

Everyone at Specs Optical hopes to see you there!

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]]> Morgenthal Frederics Horn Trunk Show https://www.specsoptical.com/2015/05/13/morgenthal-frederics-horn-trunk-show-2/ Wed, 13 May 2015 19:17:25 +0000 http://www.specsoptical.com/blog/?p=1959 Morgenthal Frederics Horn Trunk Show   Friday May 22nd      12-6 PM Saturday May 23rd           12-6 PM We are excited for you to see the latest Morgenthal Frederics Horn collection. You can can even customize a one of a kind piece and have it engraved! Please come in to […]

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Morgenthal Frederics Horn Trunk Show

 

Friday May 22nd      12-6 PM

Saturday May 23rd           12-6 PM

We are excited for you to see the latest Morgenthal Frederics Horn collection.

You can can even customize a one of a kind piece and have it engraved!

Please come in to visit with Kevin Cranston, rep from Hoffmann Horn out of Germany.

He will also be bringing in a small selection of wood frames that are handcrafted from Bubinga Wood!

We look forward to seeing you there!

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