A Material Story
From the temples to the hinges, we pride ourselves on handcrafting eyewear in the finest ateliers, using exceptional materials. Our artisans let frames speak for themselves, underscoring the natural beauty of acetate, titanium, and horn.
Every frame is a testament to the artistry of material, and the dedication of the craftspeople who bring it to life. From the rich and bold depths of acetate, to the sleek strength of titanium—our appreciation for material is built on precision and patience.
The Foundations: Acetate
Acetate frames are crafted with care, their colour revealed gradually through a hand-mopping technique that builds layers of pigment intensity. This method ensures a depth and vibrancy that no quick treatment can achieve.
Each frame is then hand-assembled, with signature pins secured into drilled holes for strength and longevity. Finally, a 96-hour polishing process smooths every surface to perfection, using traditional techniques that have stood the test of time.
Engineered Excellence: Titanium
For titanium frames, the process is equally as meticulous. Lightweight yet resilient, this remarkable metal demands exceptional skill to work with. Each style is the culmination of a 300-step process and eight months of devotion to titanium, at the skilled hands of artisans in Sabae, Japan. Because today, patience is life’s rarest luxury and excellence cannot be rushed.
Just as Switzerland sets the benchmark for the world’s leading fine watchmakers, Japan is deemed the premier epicentre for exceptional, handcrafted metalwork eyewear. With every detail considered and every step mastered, frames strike the perfect balance between tradition and innovation—crafted to last, designed with material in mind.
Natural Beauty: Buffalo Horn
Our bespoke horn glasses represent the pinnacle of eyewear. Handcrafted by expert artisans from sustainably sourced water buffalo horn, they possess a lightness and stability that is unmatched in the industry. Sculpted from a natural material, horn frames require specialist skills that few artisans possess. Horn frames are available through our bespoke service.
Bespoke by Cutler and Gross
