Spectacle Eyeworks: The Angular Art Behind Mehran Baghaie's Award-Winning Designs
Spectacle Eyeworks frames are hand-designed by award-winning Vancouver designer Mehran Baghaie. Discover the beveled, angular cuts that give each frame a 3D shine — and the meaning behind "Shine On."
Some frames are simply worn. Spectacle Eyeworks frames are meant to be noticed. Every pair is designed by Mehran Baghaie, Operations Director and designer at Spectacle Eyeworks, who built the brand around a single idea: eyewear should be as expressive as the person wearing it.
Look closely at any Spectacle Eyeworks frame and you'll notice something most eyewear doesn't have — depth. The edges aren't simply rounded or smoothed. They're cut and beveled at deliberate angles, giving each frame a three-dimensional quality that catches and reflects light differently depending on where you're standing.
Meet the Designer: Mehran Baghaie
Mehran Baghaie is a Canadian-raised designer based in Vancouver, and one of the industry's most recognized independent eyewear designers. His work has earned international recognition, including Eyewear of the Year honors at the International Optical Fair in Tokyo — a reflection of a design philosophy built on standing apart from convention rather than following it.
How the 3D Effect Is Created: A 3-Step Design Process
Shaping the acetate. Every Spectacle Eyeworks frame starts as solid acetate, shaped into the frame's base silhouette.
Beveling and angular cutting. Rather than leaving the edges smooth or rounded, the edges are cut and beveled at deliberate angles — creating sharper lines and multiple distinct facets along the frame front and temples.
Light meets multiple angles. Because the edges sit at different angles rather than one continuous curve, light hits the frame at multiple points and reflects differently depending on the angle you're viewing it from — giving the frame a dimensional, faceted shine no single-curve frame can replicate.
The result: a frame that doesn't just sit flat against the face — it has visible depth, sharper definition, and a shine that shifts as you move.
Built for All-Day Wear: Transition Lenses
Spectacle Eyeworks frames are crafted from acetate, and many styles are available with transition lenses — clear indoors, and automatically darkening into full sunglasses under UV exposure outdoors.
That means one pair can move seamlessly from an indoor setting to full sun without needing to switch glasses, making them as functional as they are expressive.
Brand Highlights
What makes Spectacle Eyeworks worth a closer look:
Designed by an award-winning independent designer. Mehran Baghaie's work has earned international recognition in an industry dominated by mass-market brands.
Beveled, angular edges create real dimension. The multi-angle cuts give each frame a 3D shine most eyewear simply doesn't have.
"Shine On" is engraved with intention. A reminder to be your best self and share that light outward — built right into the temple.
Transition lenses add everyday versatility. One pair transitions from indoor eyewear to full sun protection automatically.
FAQ
Who designs Spectacle Eyeworks frames?
Every frame is designed by Mehran Baghaie, an award-winning, Vancouver-based independent eyewear designer known for bold, unconventional design.
What gives Spectacle Eyeworks frames their 3D look?
The edges are beveled and cut at deliberate angles rather than left smooth or rounded, creating multiple facets that catch and reflect light differently depending on the angle.
What does "Shine On" mean on the temple?
It's a message engraved into the design — a reminder to be the best version of yourself and share that light with the world.
Can Spectacle Eyeworks frames be worn indoors and outdoors?
Yes. Many styles use transition lenses, which stay clear indoors and automatically darken into sunglasses when exposed to UV light outside.
What are the frames made of?
Spectacle Eyeworks frames are made of acetate, shaped and finished with the brand's signature beveled, angular cutting technique.