ROGER & Marita having the best selfie bonding moment ever.
Event flyer designed by Nate O.
Our Cinco de Mayo/ROGER EYEWEAR shindig was super fun! It was good vibes all afternoon in the shop as friends, great customers, and fans of Roger’s came in to meet and enjoy cerveza, mexican soda & tacos provided by A DJ and A Cook!
Good people, great glasses, awesome eats
Our favorite part of the day is getting to see the cool people who are inspired by & stylishly represent our favorite Dutch designer’s goods. Here are a few snaps of him and one of his dedicated clients, Marita.
Marita is basically the quintessential model for Roger Eye Design’s bold, exciting looks…
She’s already on her 4th pair!
We are delightfully awestruck by every one she wears 🙂
Tony is the “baby” of the EOF family, just having joined the team at the end of December 2015! He brings a wealth of experience fresh from his time in the SCCC Opticianry program & as an ABO/NCLE certified dispenser.
His EOF “Specialty”:
Tony’s outgoing nature & passion for eyewear fashion makes him a lively optical frame consultant and dispenser…
his boisterous laughter is an definitely an “ice-breaker”! It’s possible Tony is one of the most friendly and light-hearted opticians of our bunch! He brings a great balance of optical knowledge and enthusiasm for eyewear styling to the EOF team.
Some of what maintains Tony’s youthful attitude toward life:
One quintessential item always seen on Tony’s person is a set of headphones– He loves to have tunes filling his head at all times, and most often its some form of Hip Hop.
Outside of the shop, Tony can be found “ballin”- literally, on the basketball court! Basketball is his favorite sport to play & he’s even been a b-ball card collector since childhood….
AND, he’s also a longtime fan of cars, but his love for them goes well beyond his own interests- it’s a mutual passion that bonds Tony to his four year-old son.
In light of the holiday season, Eyes on Fremont wanted to give back to some part of our community that deserves our recognition for what they have given. This year we would like to acknowledge the efforts and service of Veterans through SOLDIERS ANGELS. For each complete pair purchased at our shop starting December 15th through the end of the year, we are gratefully donating a pair of glasses to the Puget Sound chapter of Soldiers Angels, an organization that provides support & living services for the growing number of Veterans in our area. It is a small gesture on our part, but one that we hope generates more awareness to a group of people who deserve our appreciation for giving so much for our community. For more information about this organization, check out www.soldiersangels.org
What is your favorite thing about working for Eyes on Fremont?
My co-workers and the fact that i am challenged everyday in making and customizing frames.
What is your favorite glasses trend? Why?
Vintage / Classic, I’ve always like vintage eyeware. Its cool to see style influence by it become more popular.
What would your advice be to a person picking out glasses for the first time?
Try on different looks to find what fits you.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A travel writer for National Geographic and an astrobiologist…I was an ambitious kid.
What is your favorite glasses trend? Why?
I’m really digging the thin, light-weight metal trend. I appreciate the durability and comfortability of a metal frame, and I like the double-bar look. It’s a throwback without being obnoxious.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
When I’m not slinging specs, I like coffee and crosswords, hanging out in hammocks, spontaneous road trips and gin and tonics.
What is your favorite thing about working for Eyes on Fremont?
Finding the perfect pair of glasses for a guest.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Buy my family a mansion. I might allow myself to stay there as well.
What is your favorite glasses trend? Why?
Well-fitting glasses. That trend never goes out of style.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
Riding my bikes
What is your favorite glasses trend and why?
Vintage looks – because I’m vintage.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A veterinarian
If you could have dinner with anyone alive or dead, who would it be?
George Orwell
What would your advice be to a person picking out glasses for the first time?
Choose something that expresses who you are.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Double check the ticket.
What would your advice be to a person picking out glasses for the first time?
Step out of your comfort zone.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
Cooking and hanging out with my dog.
What is your favorite glasses trend and why?
Larger, vintage-inspired plastics – takes me back to when I first started selling glasses in 1991.
What is your favorite thing about working for Eyes on Fremont? Making people happy by finding the perfect frame for them.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? Robert Downey JR – Survive/Thrive
What is one thing most people don’t know about you? I still watch cartoons on Saturday mornings!
What advice would you give to a person picking out glasses for the first time? Wear glasses YOU like!!
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work? Family time is always the best!
What is your favorite thing about working for Eyes on Fremont? The people! Helping someone find a personal item they use for 16 hours a day is a complete privilege.