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Labrabbit is on Instagram! + Extended Hours + Closed Sept. 21st-23rd

Besides finding Labrabbit on Facebook and Twitter, Instagram is a great way to follow what’s happening at the shop and on the block.  Be sure to track down Labrabbit (@labrabbitoptics) for regular shop updates, pictures of new stock, and the occasional weird dog photo. In other news, the shop’s hours have been extended!  Labrabbit now opens at 11:00 AM, making it [...]

Another Labrabbit exclusive: Lee Allen Eyewear

We’d like to introduce you to the latest addition to our eyewear family: Lee Allen Eyewear.  Labrabbit is honored to be the first and only shop in Chicago to carry this new line of handmade frames from Rhode Island.  Be sure to check out their website for more info on this exciting collection of limited edition [...]

Now carrying Westward Leaning!

Meet our newest brand: Westward Leaning.  Crafted in Japan and hand finished in San Francisco, these acetate frames are inlaid with unique materials that reference various milestones in human achievement.  In addition to the many different inlays available, there are three colors (black, tortoise, or crystal) and two finishes (matte or gloss) to choose from.  As [...]

HACKS: The 2nd Annual Labrabbit Open House + Best of 2012

It’s been a busy spring here at the shop, and we’re finally getting caught up with work…time to celebrate! We request the pleasure of your company at our 2nd Annual Open House event this Saturday. In addition to its commercial function, the Labrabbit space also serves as a creative platform, as our window space is transformed [...]