Interviews
Going offline: balancing work, creativity, and self-care
In the spirit of our stylishly casual Offline collection, we reached out to inspiring Canadian creators and entrepreneurs to hear their thoughts on self-care, feeling at home, and the art of relaxation.
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Tips & Tricks
You ask, we answer: what are photochromic lenses?
Photochromic lenses are a really practical way to transition (see what we did there?) between your daily activities without having to plan ahead based on atmospheric conditions. Basically, they’re lenses that don’t make you check the weather.
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Literature
Recommended reads – works by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors
A short list of books we love by authors who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
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How to Read an Eyeglass Chart: A Step-by-Step Guide to Your Prescription
BonLook reads an eyeglass chart from left to right and top to bottom, starting with your right eye (OD), then your left eye (OS), across sphere, cylinder, axis and add. The chart is a grid of your two eyes' correction values, and this guide decodes each one in reading order. As a Canadian eyewear brand, BonLook uses these same values when you order prescription glasses.
Keep ReadingBlack Frame Glasses: Why They're a Timeless Choice (and How to Style Them)
At BonLook, black frame glasses are the most versatile, future-proof choice in eyewear: a true neutral that flatters every skin tone and pairs with any outfit. Here's why they never go out of style, and how to wear them so they look intentional rather than default.
Keep ReadingOval Glasses Guide: How to Choose the Best Frames for an Oval Face
BonLook recommends that oval faces — balanced and slightly longer than they are wide — lean into frames that preserve that natural proportion, from clean rectangles to soft cat-eyes and modern rounds. Oval is the most versatile face shape, so the goal is balance, not restriction. This Canadian guide walks you through the shapes that flatter you, how to nail the fit, which lenses to consider, and how to shop with confidence.
Keep ReadingProgressive Bifocals Explained: Who Needs Them and How to Adjust
At BonLook, progressive bifocals — combine near, intermediate and distance vision in one seamless lens, making them a fit for most adults over 40 who are tired of swapping between reading and distance glasses. This guide covers the two things you actually want to know: who needs them, and how to adjust to them. BonLook designs progressive prescription eyewear you can order online in Canada.
Keep ReadingThe Best Sunglasses for Gents in 2026: Top Styles & How to Choose
BonLook recommends choosing gents sunglasses in 2026 by three things: verified UV protection (look for UV400 or 100% UV), a frame shape that flatters your face, and a style you'll actually reach for, whether that's an aviator, wayfarer, square, or round. As a Canadian brand, BonLook designs shades that pair real style with real function
Keep ReadingWhere to Buy Glasses Online in Canada: The Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide
To shop for glasses online in Canada, BonLook recommends buying from a licensed Canadian retailer that includes prescription lenses and coatings in the price, ships domestically, and makes returns easy. BonLook does all three, with frames designed in Montreal from $149 and stores across Canada if you'd rather try before you buy online
Keep ReadingLeading Eyewear Styles for Men: The 2026 Frames Worth Knowing
Your glasses speak before you do, and in 2026 men's eyewear rewards intention over noise — the right frame does more work than a dozen trend-chasing ones. Most Canadian adults wear some form of vision correction, so your everyday pair deserves real thought. This is a curated, Canadian shortlist of the leading eyewear styles for men — the men's eyewear styles that actually matter and who each one suits.
Keep ReadingReading Glasses in Canada: How to Choose the Right Pair (and Look Great in Them)
What to Remember Reading glasses correct presbyopia—the normal, age-related loss of up-close focus that usually starts around 40. Off-the-shelf readers work for most simple cases; start with the lowest strength that lets you read comfortably. See an optometrist first—Canadian guidelines suggest an eye exam every two years for adults 20–64. Choose your type by task: single-vision readers, bifocals, progressives, or computer/intermediate lenses. The right frame is both a vision tool and a wardrobe piece—pick a shape you'll actually want to wear.
Keep ReadingThe Best Aviator Sunglasses for Every Face, Style, and Budget
Few sunglasses carry the effortless cool of a great pair of aviators. Originally designed for military pilots in 1936, the aviator silhouette has spent nearly a century proving it belongs everywhere — from cockpits to city sidewalks. But with so many options on the market, finding the right pair means looking beyond the shape. Here's what actually matters when you're shopping for aviator sunglasses.
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