Johnny is the best! He is cool, laid back yet friendly and has such a wide array of cool and elevated frames and can add your prescription and any color tint you can image or even custom made sunglasses clip on for your eyeglasses. I've literally had him do it all for me on multiple frames. Go here! read more

Wow, wow! I just purchased a stellar pair of sunglasses from Durant Sessions. Love! My experience from start to finish really was perfect. :) Not only are my sunglasses of excellent quality, from a large collection of curated pieces, but the experience with Johnny at the helm sealed the deal. I will be returning whenever I'm in need of a different pair. Such care and consideration was taken. Such fun we had! HaHa. Customer Service goes a very long way these days. :) I really appreciated. From one Small Business Owner to another, "Thank You" I'll see you next time. :). Anna M. read more

Johnny is the best! Incredible customer service. I've been a customer for many years now and I always know that I'm going to find the right pari when I come into Durant Sessions. The selection of brands the store carries is very premium and the turnaround is wicked fast. read more

These guys are great especially Johnny. I highly recommend. Great products and staff never tries to upsell you. Service is on point too

Very nice selection of frames and very friendly staff. Most of their locations are in Canada but they're opening a second shop on Melrose. A complete one stop shop with in-house optician. Would definitely return as I add more frames to my collection read more

As Silver Lake reinvents itself, or rather is forcibly reinvented by massive offshore investment and development, corporate chain stores, and property owners evicting small business to bring in higher rents, one of the most important things that is being lost in the shuffle... is kindness. That low key feeling of human connection that is the lifeblood of small business, but is often lost when you're dealing with hourly employees. I first checked out Durant Sessions with a friend and was moved by their selection. Of special note are the brand Eyevan, whose Japanese designs remind me of something Sato from Black Rain would wear, precise titanium but elegant and warm, and some incredible NOS Oliver Peoples pieces. I haven't bought anything from Durant, yet. And this is where the kindness comes in. The first time I came in, my friend and I were talking to Johnny, the owner, who is a warm, welcoming and knowledgeable dude, when I realized that my vintage French helicopter pilot glasses were about to fall apart and that I needed a pro to screw them back together. Johnny did this on the spot, no charge, and even cleaned them up better than I'll ever be able to. So yesterday, when I found myself in a situation of needing lenses moved from a cracked pair of frames to a new one, I called another local optometrist, who needed to ask if that was something they could do, told me I'd need to sign a waiver, and was going to call me back. (Still waiting on that call._ Then I remembered Durant. I rang Johnny, and not only was he available to do it that afternoon -- he'd again do it free of charge. The whole endeavor took about 8 minutes and now I can see again. Thank you, Johnny. So now I'm a dedicated customer. And it isn't about money. It's a bigger picture relationship. I got some time to dive into the selection, which is really awesome. Lots of range and really elevated styles, and a comfortable, warm environment. One interesting thing we talked about is adding a custom flip-up sunglass piece (like a clip-on) to a frame, which is really intriguing. Will explore this when I return. May kindness once again rule, and may more people discover Durant Sessions and Johnny. read more

Johnny was so helpful and thoughtful. The ambience is such a good vibe and the curation impeccable. Highly recommend!

I have purchased frames from many companies in Canada, the U.S. and in France, over many years. But I have never experienced such a high quality of service both in respect of optical advice and in choosing eyeware. The range and quality of the eyewear is fabulous. There is something for a large range of tastes and budgets. But what truly sets Durant Sessions apart from the competition is the quality of the advice provided by the store's manager. She is exceptionally well qualified, very helpful but never intrusive. She puts her customers' interests first. There iis never any pressure to buy. I cannot recommend Durant Sessions on Mount Pleasant in Toronto more highly. read more

These are the best glasses I've ever owned. I have an intense prescription and have trouble seeing out of all of the glasses I've owned over the last decade. Johnny absolutely nailed the lenses. I can see well and I can wear my glasses comfortably all day. He is meticulous in his work and his customer service is on point! Highly recommend!! read more

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If you want friendly, attentive, and expert advice with choosing a pair of high quality sunglasses, then this is your place. I'm normally very anxious about choosing the right pair of sunglasses for my face, but Johnny was incredibly helpful and patient. You can tell he is really passionate about helping people find the perfect pair of glasses that they can walk out feeling confident in and wont regret purchasing later. He has a really good line up of very fashionable and high quality frames, including independent brands. I'm coming here from now on and sending all my friends. read more

I love this place! The shop also has a wide selection of brands you don't typically see at your optometrist's office. Johnny (the owner) is such a welcoming guy. He is incredibly knowledgable about eyewear and will work with you to find your perfect frames. His customer service is on point. My glasses were even ready for pick-up the same week! Needless to say, I will be coming here for all my future eyewear. Thanks Johnny!!! read more

Johnny, the owner is super friendly, chill, and welcoming! This boutique shop carries variety of brands. I just picked up Moscot Lemtosh from this boutique. If you're looking for a unique opticals as well as sunglasses, you should check out this place. This is it! Im happy that I got to know this place and Johnny. I'll definitely be back for others. :) read more

I came across this wonderful boutique and was very impressed by the selection of eyewear and sunwear. They have some very unique brands that you will not see see at other shops. I was also very impressed with the customer service and the attention to detail. The manager is a super nice guy! I will definitely be back. read more

This shop is AWESOME! My bf bought a pair of perfect sunglasses last year and just lost them. He was so bummed. When I called to re-order them just now, Johnny made it so pleasant and easy - he found the order in their system and is shipping it to me free of charge. Could not ask for better service and their selection is really unique too! read more

For the past few years I have been obsessed with Eyevan glasses and finally bought a pair here a few years ago. They were more money than I wanted to spend, but I'm so happy I bought them. As you could imagine, I was really sad when the frames snapped a few weeks ago, but Johnny fixed them up right up quickly as part of their warranty. I cannot recommend this place enough for a beautiful pair of glasses you wont regret! read more

I had a really good experience purchasing my glasses from Durant Sessions. Johnny, is a good man. There was a factory defect with the pair I got and, he went out of his way to make sure I was completely satisfied with my glasses. I would recommend anybody who is looking for a new pair of glasses to visit this store. Thanks again, Johnny. read more

I had been on the hunt for new optical frames, and luckily stumbled into this boutique. The selection is highly curated with excellent brands, and classic, stylish frames. I would truly wear every pair they carry. Johnny, the owner, was incredibly helpful in helping me select an amazing pair of frames that I feel great in. He even was able to add my Rx to my existing pair of sunglasses. I have to say, I've been to multiple stores in the area, and this was far and above the best in terms of selection AND customer service. I cannot recommend this place enough! So nice to find something stylish and unique. read more

An incredible selection of frames; stuff you won't find elsewhere. The owner, Johnny, is friendly, welcoming, and amazingly knowledgable -- he was so helpful in assisting me pick out new frames. The Rx came out perfectly, I love my new glasses, and Johnny was extremely prompt and gracious in helping me with an issue with my clip-on sunglasses. Overall very happy and impressed with the service here, and with the eyewear itself. Highly recommend checking this place out if you need new glasses! read more

This place is great! I had been stopping into every glasses shop I came across for months and finally found the perfect pair here in about 10 minutes. They have a great selection, are super helpful and incredibly nice! It was a very easy experience and were great when I went back for a quick adjustment the next day. Would definitely recommend them! read more

I am a fan of this stores Vancouver location and was very happy to see them opening up in Silver Lake! Picked up another pair of dutil. brand eyeglasses with a light prescription tint and they were better then expected. DS never disappoints. read more

Durant Sessions is probably my favorite optical boutique. I've gone in a few times with my boyfriend, mainly for him to pick out frames, but I found a really special pair of Andy Wolf frames that Johnny helped me pick out. You can really tell he cares about you making the right purchase by taking the time to ask exactly what you're looking for and which brands are best and most affordable. I never get this genuine and friendly service from a large commercial optical store, so it's really refreshing to visit a special place like this. Also his vinyl record collection is on point! Thanks again for the awesome deal and beautiful frames, Johnny. read more

Amazing selection of great quality glasses. Always had trouble finding glasses that looked good on me but the selection here was stylish and high in quality. Johnny is friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable about eye wear. I'll definitely be back for my prescription and sunglass needs read more

Great shop with a truly fantastic selection of frames! I've brought in a few different frames to get lenses made for, with the most recent being a pair of vintage Oliver Peoples that I wanted sun lenses put in. Not only did they take great care of my frames, they had new old stock lens blanks from the same manufacturer OP used in the '90s. The frames came out PERFECT! This is a business run by an enthusiast and that really comes through in the experience! Highly recommended. read more

My new favorite optical shop. The selection of brands/styles is very nicely curated and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. I appreciate that they'll share their honest and professional opinion on a frame without being pushy at all. My RX turned out perfectly. Overall a great experience. read more

Absolutely fantastic!!! The shop is incredibly well curated and the owner Johnny is amazing! Beautiful glasses, very well sourced! I will definitely be back! read more