What:
Optiko
Where:
Tattersalls Arcade, 215 Queen St Mall, Brisbane
When:
Mon - Thurs 9am - 5pm, Fri 9am - 7pm, Sat 10am - 4pm
Contact:
3012 8883 or here and tweeting here
Optiko is all about ‘the linger'. The lingering stares you'll get when wearing your frames from Optiko. The lingering time you'll spend finding the pair that not only fits you right, but defines you well. Your spectacles themselves will linger even - being made with such good craftsmanship and quality of design; you can safely bet they'll proudly see you into your vintage years.
Speaking of vintage, Optiko is now stocking a well selected range of vintage frames from Cartier, Missoni, Christian Lacroix and other special finds. These rare pieces fit impeccably well with the latest collections from the rest of the Optiko family brands from Cutler&Gross to Francois Pinton, Anne et Valentin and Dita.
If you haven't yet found your way down the Tattersalls Arcade to Optiko, it's time you let your eyes do the talking. They'll be telling everyone what a delightful time they had inside the gentleman's-club-like interior, how it changed the way they shop for eyewear. Unfortunately, single malt scotch isn't served on arrival.
By Sadie Lost
Location: CBD
Product Type: Accessories
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