by Nate | Mar 28, 2014 | best place to buy glasses in Seattle, cool eyewear seattle, eyes on fremont, Eyes on Fremont Collection, Fight Evil, great glasses, petite glasses, RKCNDY, sassy cat-eye glasses, Seattle grunge scene
This week’s EOF frame pays homage to one of the Seattle institutions to help birth the grunge scene:
RKCNDY in Blackish
This petite, sorta squarish, sorta cat-eyeish shape dares to be a touch of both for those looking for a little edge while maintaining a femme façade- a truly badass shape! What else can we say about the deep matte grey & frosted white color? It would be SO SEATTLE to declare this color scheme “the new black”….
RKCNDY: R.I.P.
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RKCNDY was located on the corner of Yale ave. where a Springhill Suites now lives.
photo courtesy of Seattle times |
The RKCNDY was a hole in the wall, all ages club venue at the foot of Capitol Hill & Downtown Seattle, on Yale ave. during the 90’s. It is legendary for helping cultivate the “grunge scene”, which made many local big hitters such as Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden,and Hole (plus countless other alt rock bands) icons of the music world.
RKCNDY was a refuge of sorts from the soggy grey mentality of that time- lively crowds engaged in many crowd surfing & mosh pit ventures to get their passive-aggressive angst out of the way. No doubt, when the doors closed on October 30, 1999 it was a sad day- in a way, the Seattle music scene hasn’t been the same since.
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Pearl Jam show: January 3, 1992
Photo borrowed from one of many unofficial Pearl Jam history pages: http://pearljamhistory.no.sapo.pt |
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Visit The Stranger’s List of “Every RKCNDY Show Ever”
to further feed that nostalgic fix you’re probably having right now.
Photo courtesy of www.kiswhalloffame.com |
by Nate | Mar 24, 2014 | best place to buy glasses in Seattle, bold colorful glasses, cool eyewear seattle, Duma Love, eyes on fremont, Eyewear Style Seattle, Fight Evil, French Eyewear collections, great glasses
Duma’s memorable new glasses proves our theory that, “like attracts like.” The vibrant blue is as striking as his presence- if you don’t already know him, you are likely to ask yourself, “who is this intriguing guy?”
Mr. Love is one of those unforgettable “somebodys” you run into in the city, such as at the beach or park where he most likely is out jamming out some impressive tunes. Its an understatement to say he is an accomplished acoustic guitarist, with a notable musical resume that spans everything from Jazzy Funk & Hip-Hop, to experimental pop sounds.
image borrowed from Duma Love’s page at LastFM.com
by Nate | Mar 21, 2014 | best place to buy glasses in Seattle, contemporary eyewear Seattle, cool eyewear seattle, eyes on fremont, Eyes on Fremont Collection, Fight Evil, great glasses, Greenwood neighborhood, Phinneywood
Unique neighborhoods are what make up this extraordinary city we call Seattle. This week’s frame is named after one of the major highlights:
This model’s appealing soft square silhouette is a contemporary style that delivers a relaxed versatility with just enough definition to stand out in the crowd. The muted matte green finish is airy & light as Seattle’s best spring day.
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| image borrowed from SeattlePI.com |
Greenwood is one of Seattle’s north central districts that neighbors our own Fremont area. Some people consider it “Phinneywood” now, as the growing volume of businesses and residential zones blur the divide between the two locales. It is abuzz with restaurants, bars, local mom & pop shops, and cool boutiques. Also, the arts are alive & well with such venues as The Art Center of Greenwood, Taproot Theater, and the 2nd Friday Art Walk.
According to Seattle-based blog, THE LOCALIST, hitting any number of the antique stores, grabbing a bite at the many eateries, or taking a leisurely stroll through Greenwood Park are must-dos in this thriving district of Seattle.
by Nate | Mar 20, 2014 | 141 Eyewear, best -place to buy glasses, colorful cat-eyes, cool eyewear seattle, eyes on fremont, Fight Evil, great glasses, Seattle fashion eyewear
This dark marine blue cat-eye from 141 Eyewear is nothing less of stunning on Julie… we simply have no other words to describe how perfect her new glasses look!
by Nate | Mar 15, 2014 | best place to buy glasses in Seattle, Colorful metal glasses, Cool sunglasses Seattle, eyes on fremont, Fight Evil, great glasses, ROGER Eye Design
Rebecca is a HUGE fan of Holland designer, ROGER EYE DESIGNS, and has more than one pair to prove it. As a sincere “thank you” from Roger himself, she has a model named after her and HERE IT IS, in sunglass form! LOOKING FABULOUS, Rebecca!
by Nate | Mar 14, 2014 | best place to buy glasses in Seattle, Colorful metal glasses, eyes on fremont, Eyes on Fremont Collection, fashion eyewear seattle, feminine eyewear shapes, Fight Evil, Fremont Sunday Market, great glasses
Who doesn’t love a neighborhood street fair? This week’s featured EOF Collection style is all about Fremont’s own:
SUNDAY MARKET in Dove/Teal
Named after one of the oldest street markets in Seattle, this contemporary cat-eye silhouette delivers crisp contrast with its defined brow line. The Dove/Teal color is a less conventional springtime mix that still offers a down-to-earth feel.
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Rain or shine, Fremont’s Street Market occupies the corner of Evanston ave N on 34th street every Sunday.
Photo courtesy of Flickr:The fremont sunday market pool |
The Fremont Sunday Market is a year-round indoor/outdoor street market that graces the heart of Fremont (a.k.a “the center of the universe”) every weekend. It has been a go-to for eclectic art & handicrafts, cool second hand goods, local bites, flowers, & produce since 1990. A broad mix of entertainment can also be expected, as Fremont draws upon Seattle’s creative and eccentric crowd.
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| photo borrowed from www.fremontmarket.com |
