Designer Sunglasses in Kitsilano
We’re all about luxury at Della Optique. Find the right sunglasses for your face shape and choose from a variety of international brands.
At Della Optique, we carry carefully curated sunglasses from around the world, traveling constantly to hand-pick sunglasses frames that blend design, innovation, and quality. You’ll find your new favourite men’s and women’s sunglasses at Della Optique from renowned brands like Oakley , Celine , Ray-Ban, Face a Face, Tom Ford, and Maui Jim.
Some off-brand sunglasses are simply tinted with no UV protection. This causes your pupils to dilate and let even more light into your eyes. At Della Optique, eye health is of utmost importance, and your sunglasses should properly aid in protecting your eyes against the sun’s harmful rays. This means our designer sunglasses have been thoroughly vetted to provide industry standard ultraviolet ray protection.
Most off-brand sunglasses won’t provide scratch resistance or reduce glare. Brand name designer sunglasses use high-quality, long-lasting scratch resistant and polarized coatings where applicable that reduce glare and discomfort. You’ll find lenses made with glass or polycarbonate to withstand the test of time, and make them less prone to superficial scratches and everyday wear and tear.
Designer sunglass brands will also take the next step of ensuring the colouring is even throughout the lenses, and that the colour is chosen properly to permit specific frequencies of light for their intended purpose.
While off-brand sunglasses may use cheap materials like metal alloys with nickel, brass, or copper, designer sunglasses brands use high-quality materials like acetate, and durable metals like steel and titanium to provide longevity and comfort.
Why choose designer sunglasses?
Designer sunglasses may have a higher price tag than your regular run-of-the-mill sunglasses found at department stores, but for good reason. Off-brand sunglasses may simply focus on style, yet skip out on the important things like proper UV protection and polarization, and use cheap frame materials like brass, copper, and plastic that deform and break easily.
Elevate your everyday with designer women’s sunglasses
We carry women’s sunglasses to suit your personal style and taste. Choose from funky acetate and coloured frames to classic metal frames, and everything in between. Our women’s sunglasses brands include: Celine, Tom Ford, Rayban, Face a Face, Oakley, and Maui Jim.
Our luxurious selection of men’s sunglasses
Our men’s sunglasses collection has been carefully selected to maintain our high standards of quality and fashion. Our in-house master frames stylist can help you find the perfect pair of sunglasses to suit your face shape, activity level, and personality. It’s a sunglasses shopping experience like no other in Vancouver! Our men’s sunglasses brands include: Tom Ford, Rayban, Oakley, and Maui Jim.
How to care for your new sunglasses
Designer sunglasses should be treated with care and attention to maintain their longevity. Here are a few tips to keep your sunglasses looking good as new, whether you wear them walking down Broadway St. or on a hike in Vancouver.
Store them properly: Unlike cheap sunglasses, your new designer sunglasses will come in a proper storage case. Avoid wearing them on top of your head or hanging them from your shirt collar, as they could easily fall and cause damage. Placing the sunglasses on your head can also cause damage to nose pads and cause hinge screws to loosen.
Keep them away from excessive heat: Especially in hot Vancouver summers, try to store your sunglasses away from direct sunlight or in hot cars to protect the lenses.
Handle with care: Although designer sunglasses are made with scratch-resistant lenses and are more durable than regular sunglasses, you’ll still want to protect the lenses as much as possible. Avoid placing the sunglasses face down and clean the lenses often with a microfibre cloth to avoid scratches from dust and debris.
Clean them properly: Use warm water, gentle soap, and a microfibre cloth or a clean tea towel when cleaning your sunglasses. Avoid using your shirt or paper towels to wipe the lenses, as these can cause scratches on the lenses and frames.
Get your sunglasses adjusted. Over time, screws can come loose, so it’s important to maintain and tighten the frame joints regularly. Also, frames can stretch from putting them on and off frequently. When you buy sunglasses from us adjustments are complimentary for the life of your sunglasses.
Put them in a bag at the beach: Of course, one of the most popular places to wear sunglasses is on a sunny beach. Be sure to protect your sunglasses from sand particles and salty water, as these can cause damage. If you accidentally get saltwater on your sunglasses, be sure to rinse them off with plain water to prevent corrosion of the lenses and frame.
Unparalleled customer service in Kitsilano , Vancouver
Sunglasses aren’t just for eye protection; they’re a great way to showcase your personality and fashion sense and pull together an outfit. If you’re unsure where to start, we have a master frames stylist on hand to help you choose the perfect pair for your face shape and lifestyle. Whether you’ll be wearing your sunglasses while on vacation or doing physical activities, we’ll help you along the way. If you have a prescription, we offer prescription sunglasses as well, available for almost all vision prescriptions including bifocals and progressive lenses.
We strive to ensure all our clients receive the best customer service and walk out with a pair of sunglasses they love. Come see us on Broadway St. in Kitsilano, Vancouver, where we’ll go above and beyond so you leave happy.
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