Cutler and Gross
British luxury eyewear brand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
British luxury eyewear brand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cutler and Gross is a British luxury eyewear brand, founded in London by opticians Graham Cutler and Tony Gross in 1969. The frames are handmade in the brand's atelier in Italy, and have been worn by the likes of Madonna, Javier Bardem, Bill Nighy, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Kate Moss and Manolo Blahnik.[1]
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Company type | Private Company |
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Industry | Fashion |
Founded | 1969 |
Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
Key people | Graham Cutler & Tony Gross, founders |
Products | Sunglasses and opticals |
Number of employees | 200 est. |
Website | www.cutlerandgross.com |
The brand was started in London in 1969 by partners Graham Cutler and Tony Gross, who first met at Northampton College while studying optometry in the early 1960s.[2] They opened their first optician's office in Knightsbridge in 1971, stocking handmade bespoke frames, and soon won recognition for pioneering the concept of fashionable eyewear.[3][4]
Their collection developed from producing only sunglasses, to currently incorporating optical designs for prescription lenses. Their products are designed to be unisex, for men, and women. It is made to complement all lifestyles and face shapes.[5]
As well as their flagship boutique in London's Knightsbridge district, Cutler and Gross have stores in Spitalfields, Bath, Los Angeles, Toronto, and New York.
Cutler and Gross eyewear is designed and made in the brand's factory in Domegge di Cadore, Italy.[6]
The company's eyewear has been worn on catwalks and in magazines, including Vogue, Glamour, Elle, Grazia, Marie Claire, Dazed & Confused,[7] GQ, Vanity Fair, Esquire, The Financial Times, and Forbes.
Cutler and Gross sunglasses and opticals have been a mainstay across film and television. Notable features include Julia Roberts in Notting Hill, Colin Firth & Samuel L. Jackson in Kingsman: The Secret Service, Daniel Craig in Knives Out 2 and Michael Fassbender in The Counsellor.
In 2008 Cutler and Gross showed their new and past collections at Selfridges London. In 2009, Cutler and Gross was presented with the award for Best Accessory, by HRH Princess Royal at the UK Fashion Export Awards.[8] In 2010, Cutler and Gross eyewear was on the front cover of Graham Pullin's book Design Meets Disability. The book was dedicated to Graham Cutler and Tony Gross. 2011 marked the launch of their bi-annual magazine.
Cutler and Gross eyewear has been an accessory in catwalk collections for many designers over the past few decades. Some recent collaborations include:
Cutler and Gross has collaborated with a range of fashion labels to create limited edition frames over the years. Recent collaborations include:
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