Hosting designer collection evenings where we showcase an entire collection with the frame designers in attendance, drinks and canapés – a great event. Travelling the world and meeting new frame designers to introduce new and exciting collections to Canberra. Getting out and about in our local community and working with and supporting more charities. What is in store for Eye Candy Optical in 2015? What three words best describe Eye Candy? We always have new pieces appearing on the shelves and throughout the store. For a frame is not just on your face, it is part of your face. What started as a need turned into a quest to find the best eyewear on the planet. We simply wanted more fashionable glasses than were available in Northeastern Ohio. Yes, we had great fun selecting pieces for our fit-out and our décor is a continually changing collaboration between all team members. Like most new ideas, Eye Candy Optical was born out of a personal need. Did you ladies have much input in the décor? We absolutely love the fit-out and décor. While Eyecandy is the only store of its kind, we are a part of the Langley Pino Group. Some designers to look out for in the near future will be the latest Celine collection arriving from Paris, Retro Superfuture and Yohji Yamamoto.ĭo you have any other stores in Canberra? We are always looking for new and exciting brands to introduce to our clients, with new stock arriving every couple of months. Will any new designers be joining Eyecandy’s already impressive line-up this year? Which designers are you most excited about having in store for both spectacles and sunglasses?Īll our collections are the sweetest eyewear around, but our current favourites are Thom Browne, Vinylize, Fritz, Dita Eyewear and Chrome Hearts. Our collections aren’t mass produced and are hand picked by us we learnt that if a frame doesn’t excite us, it will not excite you. What are the most important things you look for when buying for the store? Does Eye Candy have certain guidelines that fit in with its own brand?Įyecandy carefully selects frames from smaller artisan frame designers from around the world, which are interesting, stylish and functional. We are one of a few independent optometrists bringing new cutting-edge eyewear to Canberra and challenging the boring conformity of the established chains. Individual and stylish Canberrans looking for quality and service above all else, from the eye examination, through to the frame selection. The awesome yellow couch, classic Vespa, and toy robots decorating the shelves show the fun side of optometry.Įye Candy set up shop in Braddon last year and has cemented a trendy reputation. Once the application form has been completed the provider will process the application in conjunction with the ACT Revenue Office.Have you been to Eye Candy Optical? Located in the Mode 3 building on Lonsdale Street in Braddon, it’s the only place you’ll find designer, edgy and super stylish sunglasses and spectacles in Canberra. How do I apply?Īpplication forms are available from any of the registered optometrists listed below. Please note: the Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card is not an eligible card under the scheme. Dependants of cardholders are also entitled to assistance under the Scheme if their name appears on the card. Who is eligible?Įligible people for the scheme must be residents of the ACT and hold a Pensioner Concession Card from either Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs, or Healthcare Card which the holder has been entitled to for three months or more. The Government has taken the initiative to team up with optometry services throughout the Territory, providing a range of eye-wear options and, more importantly, facilitating easy access for all eligible residents. The scheme provides financial support to eligible ACT residents with the purchase of spectacles and enables eligible residents to enjoy the benefits of clear vision and good eye health. The ACT Spectacles Subsidy Scheme provides eligible ACT residents with a subsidy of up to $200 once every two years.
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