Groovy Glasses

21/11/2025

Anne et Valentin BIKOKO

I can't decide, Groovers, if I need to order every model of the BAKKELITE series in in this yummy orange jelly colour way or maybe Christchurch can only handle one at a time?? It certain has garnered many 'ohhh LOOK that colour! Well, that is summer in a frame! Am I bold enough to wear orange because that looks so yummy? (hint: yes, you very definitely are bold enough! Life is too short for boring glasses after all!)'

25C04 is available in all 4 BAKKELITE models - come along to the showcase on November 26th, 2025 to try BIKOKO and see if its for you... or if BAKEBA, BAKOTO or BATEKE is the shape that fits your face best!

19/11/2025

Anne et Valentin BERGEN

We've seen BERGEN before Groovers - in a beautiful 'subtly groovy' crystal grey and peach. But this time team the cunning designers at Anne&Valentin went to the dark side - when its inside, this new 2025 colour masquerades as a brown frame, but outside... well outside the sun shines through it and you find it's the deepest darkest Ruby red!

Or perhaps if wine is more your speed - a beautiful, deep Syrah.

A little bit oval, a tiny hint cat this shape suits nearly every face and is quite a good shape for those Groovers who find frames that are a little wider but not deeper fit them best.

17/11/2025

Same same... but different?

A fresh delivery from Spain means we've got new Etnia stock in store, Groovers!

MARC and LONG are out of the same frame family with Etnia, but as you can tell they are from opposing ends of the colour spectrum, and both very, very attractive on.

Blueish teal and golden tortoiseshell mix together in a classic rectangular square for MARC and bold orange and havana pair for the LONG in a panto shape (a little curvy and little square all at the same time).

Ready to take the next step up from classic tortoiseshell Groovers? Here's the perfect way of doing it!

17/11/2025

Anne&Valentin BAKATO

Groovers, did you have a mum or a grandmother who used to wear an arm full of colourful, patterned, click-clackety bangles on their arm? Chances are if they were of a certain age they were made of bakelite - just like the vintage telephones we have on display at Groovy Glasses!

Bold, yet sleek with their raised decoration around the lens and down the temple, the Bakkelite family will certainly make you stand out from the crowd with their beautiful jelly-like colours and traditional tortoise, blues and blacks.

We have two BAKATO in store now, just waiting for you to try them on - or come see the whole family on November 26th during the showcase (12pm-4pm)

13/11/2025

05/11/2025

Fresh from the Silmo trade show the BAKKELITE series from Anne&Valentin.

Apparently I hit the order button at the same moment the new Anne&Valentin models went live on the website, Groovers, so we were the first shipped the new models in NZ/AUS! More photos to follow!

The name might ping a memory for you Groovers - Bakelite is the first fully synthetic plastic, invented by Leo Baekeland in 1907 - its a very recognizable, iconic look for vintage jewelry, radios, kitchenware ... so many different places.

The texture across the temples and front of the frames absolutely is wonderful homage to that revolutionary material but mixed with the classic shapes of Anne&Valentin. A little bit of modern vintage if you will!

We will have the whole range of frames available for viewing during our Anne&Valentin Trunk show on November 26th - a perfect chance to make use of our $300 off second pairs of glasses offer with Hoya lenses!

04/11/2025

theo ISOLINES - Landing Soon at Groovy Glasses!

ISOLINES – Subtle in sight, precise in style

A frame drawn like a line on the map of your face

In cartography, isolines connect points of equal value, bringing structure to a landscape
without overpowering it. That’s exactly what ISOLINES does: it reveals refinement through
a line that guides without imposing.

theo eyewear translates this principle into a collection of ultra-light metal frames, built from
fine stainless-steel lines. Each frame features a bicolor front and a monochrome inner side —
a balance between expression and calm.

The seven models, from Isobar to Isopache, are named after cartographic isolines and show
how design, technique, and subtlety come together.

03/11/2025

Attention Groovers! Mark your calendars – Wednesday 26th November

Join us at Groovy Glasses for the exclusive Anne et Valentin 2025 Trunk Show

Join us in-store for an exclusive look at the latest Anne et Valentin collection — a French eyewear brand celebrated for its artistry, colour, and bold design. Each frame is handcrafted in France and designed to express individuality through thoughtful geometry, vibrant tones, and impeccable craftsmanship.

Wednesday 26th November
Appointment slots available between 12–4pm

📞 Spots are limited – call 03 379 8747 today to RSVP and secure yours!

23/10/2025

Attention Groovers! We will be closed on Monday 27th October for Labour Day. We will be back to business as usual on Tuesday 28th October. See you then!

20/10/2025

Attention Groovers! From workdays to weekends, see every moment clearly and comfortably.

Having two pairs of glasses — one for home and another for specific activities like driving or screen time — helps reduce eye strain by matching your vision to your environment.

Now, when you purchase your everyday pair at Groovy Glasses, you’ll receive $300 towards a pair of task-specific glasses — crafted for clarity, comfort, and your lifestyle.

✨ Limited time only. Sale runs from 1st October - 31st December 2025. T&Cs apply.

20/10/2025

Today's the Day! It's Maui Jim Trunk Show Day!

See you at Groovy Glasses in New Regent Street 10am-4pm.

Ruby is wearing KAHANA - an elevated style based around the classic aviator shape. Matte Black with the Maui HT Green lens that offers extra contrast and colour for low light situations and golfing.

Want to check out the different lens colours ahead of visiting today? Check out the information at Maui Jim: https://www.mauijim.com/US/en_US/lenspage

Join us at the Trunk Show, experience Maui Jim lenses for yourself, and enter the draw to win a pair of sunglasses.

18/10/2025

Introducing BIM, a bouncy rectangle in blue.

A new design from Anne et Valentin and a new temple construction developed in Japan.

Where we've often see crisp edges on many Anne et Valentin acetates, they've taken a new approach in these 70's influenced frames that are a nod to Iris Apfel. Blown up and 'rounded' just like a balloon when you blow it up!