Julius Shulman: A Master of Modernism
Julius Shulman is a titan of architectural photography. During his prolific 70-year career, the lensman worked with some of the most significant names in architecture and design...
Stories
Our story extends beyond the frame — delving into the craftsmanship, heritage, and visionaries shaping our future.
Through interviews with renowned artists, pivotal historical moments, and thought-provoking journals, Cutler and Gross Stories explore how we see the world differently.
In The Frame: Nelda Linsk
“Attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places” is how legendary photographer Slim Aarons described his work. This sentiment is epitomised in Poolside Gossip (p...
Behind the Lens with Frederic Auerbach
Frederic Auerbach is an internationally acclaimed fashion and celebrity photographer whose work has been featured in the world’s most prestigious editorials. The Swiss-born, LA-...
On The Road: Journeying With Kerouac
America in the 1950s. During this post-war era of materialism and conformity, a sense of disillusionment developed; a desire to reject the status quo, to separate oneself from c...
Partying Past Midnight: The Phenomenon of New York City Nightlife
New York City in the 1970s was volatile. To stave off bankruptcy, the city laid-off a mass of firefighters and policemen, while funding for schools and sanitation services was c...
In Conversation with Luke Edward Hall
The In Conversation series celebrates the stories and style of pioneers across the creative industries. We explore their craft, from beginnings to breakthroughs, and uncover how...
OCT Scan: What To Know
Cutler and Gross eye examinations in the UK include an Ocular Coherence Tomography scan (commonly called an OCT scan). An OCT scan enables optometrists to analyse the different ...
The Hollister Riot and the Rise of the Outlaw Biker
On 3rd July 1947, 4,000 motorcyclists descended onto Hollister, California. With a population of only 4,500 and a seven-man police force, the town was overwhelmed. For three day...
Black Optics: Frames of Distinction
Photographed in black and white, a 32-year-old Michael Caine leans nonchalantly forward, cigarette balanced in hand, gazing through a pair of black thick-rimmed glasses. It was ...
In Conversation with Gilles Peterson
Cutler and Gross’s In Conversation series celebrates our customers and their personal style. We explore their creative journey, from career beginnings to breakthroughs, and unco...
Kingsman: A Story of Espionage and Elegance
In 2012, acclaimed producer and director Matthew Vaughn approached Cutler and Gross with a vision for his next film, Kingsman: The Secret Service. He sought a pair of distinctiv...
The Art of Maximalist Eyewear
Maximalism is an aesthetic of fearless excess: full-throttle colour, clashing patterns, and unexpected textures. Since 1969, Cutler and Gross has ripped up the rudimentary rule ...