by Nate | Feb 24, 2014 | best place to buy glasses in Seattle, cool frames seattle, eyes on fremont, Eyes on Fremont Collection, Fight Evil, great glasses
The Lenin in Terra Cotta/Charcoal
 |
| The coppery warm terra cotta is a sharp contrast to the cooler deep grey tones of the charcoal, creating a fresh balance of neutrals. |
The name of this model observes the ever polarizing art installment which occupies the corner of a major intersection in Fremont…
The Lenin statue is an infamous fixture, for better or for worse. It still generates heated debates to this day & draws attention to our eccentric neighborhood.
 |
| photo courtesy of Flickr |
A blogpost on ARF- Artist’s Republic of Fremont adequately summed up the presence of the Lenin statue in quirky Fremont:
“One thing that is not lost on people is the fact that Lenin represents a tragically flawed system which persecuted and killed millions of people. There are many people more worthy of being cast in bronze, but Lenin ended up in Fremont. He is a profound reminder that art can outlive politics. If art is supposed to bring out emotion, this piece is successful in accomplishing just that. To that extent, a vistor coming across Lenin may find the statue is decorated. Sometimes lights grace the statue, sometimes it’s a red clown nose. It’s just the way things happen in Fremont, the Center of the Universe.”
 |
| image from www.strangehistory.net
Lenin gets “decorated” for many of the city’s festivities, such as Gay Pride weekend.
|
by Nate | Feb 22, 2014 | best place to buy glasses in Seattle, Bome Eyewear, cool eyewear seattle, Eyes on Fremont frames, Fight Evil, girls who wear glasses, great glasses, wood design eyewear
Janis, aptly “fighting evil” with a new pair of wood finish cat-eyes! The eyewear line is located and crafted in Portland, Oregon- they use high-quality wood in thoughtfully selected grain finishes. We especially love the silhouette of this shape on Janis.
by Nate | Feb 20, 2014 | best place to buy glasses in Seattle, cool eyewear seattle, Design Seattle, eyes on fremont, Eyes on Fremont frames, Fight Evil, great glasses, reclaimed wood design, Surface Theory, sustainable design
Ross is a super cool guy for a few reasons. First of all, he is wearing “THE TROLL in grayish”, one of the newer models from our Eyes on Fremont collection. Above & beyond that, he is one of the main collaborators for the impressive design group, SURFACE THEORY.
Ross is the man behind the magic for his team’s sustainable & reclaimed wood designs. Chances are, you have enjoyed the aesthetically pleasing ambiance that his detail work contributes to in many places around the city…
Check out his team and their notable attributes here:
by Nate | Feb 18, 2014 | best place to buy glasses in Seattle, C. Fast, cool eyewear seattle, eyes on fremont, Eyes on Fremont frames, Fight Evil, great glasses
This week we are craving those lighter, brighter days of spring which just happen to be around the corner… how about a fresh new frame style?
THE C. FAST IN BROWNISH
This model is a nod to our favorite Optometrist, Dr. Christina Fast! She has been our in-house Doctor of Optometry since 2009. As many of you already know, her warm, light-hearted, & sincere personality are sure to enhance your vision care experience.
Matte striated brown tones paired with the milky white temple create an understated, yet alluring presence.
 |
| as seen in The Stranger, January ’14 |
by Nate | Feb 18, 2014 | best place to buy glasses in Seattle, big classic glasses, cool eyewear seattle, cool round frames, eyes on fremont, Fight Evil, girls who wear glasses, great glasses
The soft amber hue of Jessie’s newest glasses really complement her golden features & crystal blue eyes… its hard not to envy her “endless days of summer” look during these chilly winter months!
by Nate | Feb 14, 2014 | best place to buy glasses in Seattle, cool eyewear seattle, eyes on fremont, great glasses, Grey eyeglass frames, Happy Valentine's Day
Our love for “the new black” is bursting at the seams- what or who has YOUR heart? We hope you take the opportunity to enjoy those things you love most not just today, but everyday….
Happy Valentine’s Day!
