How long with EOF: Dan’s first day at EOF was June 1, 2004… that makes 10.5 years!
EOF specialty: Dan has been a dispensing optician for over 20 years and is a master at his craft! The process and patience involved in opticianry work is something of a “lost art”, but he never falters in taking care of every detail of your eyewear fitting experience. From frame selection, to evaluating the best options for your Rx, to fitting glasses, to effective trouble-shooting of eyewear concerns, Dan puts 1000% towards a positive experience and somehow, remains pretty “Zen” through it all!
Joni Mitchell Album, classic frame styles Dan would wear by Frame Holland, Canada travel guide, Poultry-flavored dog toothpaste, and the “Super-Dan” by Roger Eye Designs
Dan’s current inspirations & pre-occupations:
Dan’s a multi-faceted character. For starters, he’s enthusiastic about music, biking, swimming, and tending to his French Bulldogs, Olly & Savannah!
He’s currently channeling a revival of tunes 40 years back with Canadian singer Joni Mitchell’s experimental folk album, The Hissing of Summer Lawns- “Masterpiece,” as Dan calls it. Its concurrent with a Canadian theme: he’s in the process of planning a trip to Quebec later this year with his wife, Diane.
As for the poultry flavored toothpaste? Well, Dan is a devout caretaker to his four-legged companions, Olly and Savannah – his adorable French Bulldogs. As mentioned before, Dan’s attention to detail & care is impeccable. And discovering the “perfect” toothpaste for his dogs is charmingly symbolic of that.
Steve looks so handsome in his new matte tortoise square-rim frames from one of our fave Parisian collections… he probably should be on our wall of “frame” alongside our beloved four-eyed giraffe 🙂
LovelyAlice, a long-time friend of EOF, trying a new style of sunglasses that offers a more precise fit than her previous ones. Not only did she find an aviator design that is style-conscious & contemporary, but one that fits comfortably as well!
One of our superstar friends, photographer Jenny Jimenez (pictured right), discovered her frame twin behind the scenes of this year’s Sasquatch Fest. Cool girls in glasses- ROCKIN’ IT!
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The Boones express their individuality intheir newest shades… Dennis went for the sport look, while Rebecca dons the classy, sassy urban style. After all, isn’t looking good all about being yourself & putting your best face forward? Eyes on Fremont thinks so!
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.
If you could have dinner with anyone alive or dead, who would it be? Stephen King, he got me interested in reading when I was in grade school.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Paleontologist, as a kid I loved going to the Burke Museum to visit the dinos!
What would your advice be to a person picking out glasses for the first time? Let us help you, it can be overwhelming!
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.
