Authority on Eyewear
Cutler and Gross was founded on the principle that when it comes to eyewear, it’s not just about how we see the world, it’s about how others see us. For over 55 years, we have been at the forefront of optical design - as trailblazers, disrupters, and pioneers whose legacy has been much imitated, but never surpassed.
“The Cutler and Gross customer has always been an individual. Eccentric maybe, a rare breed, certainly.”
Mr Graham Cutler, Cutler and Gross Co-Founder
Our History
A brand built on friendship, it was established by opticians Graham Cutler and Tony Gross in 1969. The alliance of Mr Gross’ flamboyance and flair and the meticulous, detail-driven characteristics of Mr Cutler became the foundation for opening the first ever store in 1971, located at 16 Knightsbridge Green, London. Thanks to word of mouth, what began as a small but innovative bespoke service soon became a fully-fledged mecca for artists, rock stars, writers, and royalty. Together, the pair had created the perfect balance between taste and technicality, quickly cementing their reputation as industry leaders in eyewear.
By making glasses fashionable, they altered the faces of generations.With every carefully sculpted curve, line or shape, their elegance, character, and magic have the power to transform people. Cutler and Gross didn’t just make glasses – they were optical architects in pursuit of a product so intrinsically iconic that no external logo or branding was necessary.
Meticulous Methodology
Made in Italy and Japan by experienced craftspeople who champion the art of making every frame individually, the Cutler and Gross methodology breaks the mould – in many ways. Hand-crafted excellence, the finest raw materials, and a seemingly endless enthusiasm to manufacture styles that celebrate the clarity of vision has made sure we remain as relevant today as ever.
Modern-day attitudes to eyewear were transformed forever thanks to their pioneering approach that fused elegance, creativity, and cutting-edge craft without compromise. It is a philosophy that has endured for over half a century and continues to shape the Cutler and Gross collections to this day.
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Our Locations
Today, we are proud to home six flagship store locations in London, Bath, New York, Los Angeles and Toronto, and feature our collections in over 2000 Stockists in 50 countries around the world.
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