12th September 2013 A modern ambiance, fantastic attention to detail, and a penchant for Alpacas (see the youtube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvuicDX1cW0) -Vincent Optiek is a little gem that brings beautiful eyewear choices – labels such as Dita, Graz, Suzy Glam, Gotti Switzerland, Lindberg Precious, Lafont, Face à Face, Mykita, and others – to a local community in Houten, Netherlands. It’s the friendly, smart independent optician’s that some of us wish we had around the corner.
“The new shop has been open for 1 and a half years,” explains owner, Vincent de Goede. “I worked on the interior with a Dutch craftsman called Johan van Zutphen. Our aim was to reflect quality but without looking overly posh, to show a feeling of stylishness, but not excessively trendy.
“We have glasses for all ages, but most of my customers are between 25 and 55. My store is a bit unusual. Most Dutch optical stores are more classic, but there is a new breed of us on the rise. I like to have fun in what I do. For me that means working with the most beautiful eyewear I can find, in a store that fits me like a tailored suit.” Vincent Optiek, Plein 9A, Houten, Netherlands. www.vincentoptiek.nl CN