Glossi Eyewear
Colour that shifts with the light, fitted in Ancaster
We carry Glossi optical frames for men and women at our boutique on Wilson Street East. Come in and try them on, and our licensed opticians will fit your frame and make your lenses in our own lab.
About Glossi
Glossi has been designing eyewear for men and women since 2012, the same year its design was recognised with a Red Dot award. The brand sees glasses as part of an outfit, and the collections run from easy everyday frames to bolder shapes with more personality.
Many of the fronts are made from a single piece of high-performance nylon with a light-reactive colour built into the material, so the same frame can look soft and pale indoors and turn brighter once you step outside or turn toward a window.
Some Glossi styles use screwless, grooved fronts that need careful edging when the lenses are made, with close attention to how thick each lens is and where the groove sits. We make and fit every pair in our own lab here in the boutique, so your lenses are cut for the exact frame you choose.
Light, and built to flex
Glossi pairs light fronts with slim metal temples, which keeps most frames between 10 and 13 grams. That's about a third lighter than a typical acetate frame, so there's less pressure on your nose and behind your ears by the end of the day.
On many styles the front is hand stitched to the temples with nylon wire instead of being glued or heat set, so the joint can give a little with everyday wear. Laser detailing on the front gives the look of layered rims while keeping the frame thin.
Glossi at Hanley’s
A few of the styles you'll find on our boards. Our selection changes through the year, so give us a call if you're after a particular model.
FASHION
Bolder shapes and light-reactive finishes for when you want your glasses to be part of the look.
MEN'S
Straighter, more structured shapes with the same light nylon fronts and colour that shifts in the light.
EVERYDAY
Comfortable frames for work and errands that still feel light at the end of a long day.
Why buy Glossi at Hanley’s
The colour effect is the part photos never quite capture, so Glossi is a frame worth seeing in person. Come in and try a few on, and we’ll help you find the shape and shade that suit you.
Our licensed opticians fit every frame, and we make your single vision and progressive lenses in our own lab. If your prescription is due, Dr. Kristyn Pozzer can see you for an eye exam in house.
When new frames come in, we often reach out to clients we think they'd suit. Seen a Glossi frame online? Ask us if we have it.
If you're coming from Dundas or Westdale, Glossi is less than 10 minutes up the Wilson St hill, with free parking beside and behind the boutique.
Glossi FAQ
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Yes, many Glossi frames work well with progressive lenses. Our opticians will check that the frame you like suits your prescription, then make the lenses in our own lab.
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Usually, yes. Tell us the model and colour you have in mind and we’ll check with Glossi.
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Most Glossi styles take standard lenses. Some of the screwless and grooved designs need careful edging so the lens sits properly in the frame, and we take care of that in our own lab here in the boutique.
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No, we carry Glossi optical frames only. If you have a particular pair in mind, give us a call.
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We’re at 241 Wilson Street East in Ancaster village, in the stone heritage building. From Dundas or Westdale it’s less than 10 minutes up the Wilson St hill, and there’s free parking beside and behind the boutique.