Specs Around Town

Downtown Bloomington landmark since 2001, featuring over 50 curated eyewear collections — many exclusive and unavailable anywhere else in central Illinois.

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317 N Center St, Bloomington, IL 61701

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(309) 827-7327

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Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WednesdayClosed

Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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From The Journal

CraftsmanshipJul 14, 2026

Sustainable Eyewear: How Independent Brands Lead in Eco-Conscious Design

The global eyewear market produces an estimated 4.4 billion frames per year. Most are made from petroleumbased plastics, shipped thousands of miles, w

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The Rise of Japanese Eyewear Craftsmanship

Nearly 95% of Japanese eyewear comes from Sabae, a city of 70,000 in Fukui Prefecture. The concentration is not coincidental. Sabae has been making ey

Brand SpotlightJun 30, 2026

Behind the Scenes at an Independent Eyewear Brand

The word "independent" in eyewear carries real weight. It means the brand is not owned by, licensed through, or financially tied to one of the two or

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