Made In Japan
We first welcomed eyewear made in Japan in 2001, with styles that showcased both the material’s potential and the country’s devotion to craft. More than two decades later, that same spirit continues to guide each design.
“Each frame is sculpted from Japanese titanium in Sabae, a region where precision is a philosophy and artistry is a way of life.”
Alessandro Marcer, Cutler and Gross Creative Director
The Values of Craft
For centuries, Japanese artisans have honed in on the beauty of making, harmoniously balancing precision and purpose. From the intricate folding of paper to the forging of swords, it’s never simply about objects, but the longstanding values engrained: respect, appreciation and mastery.
A Material Masterpiece
Celebrated for its strength and lightness, titanium has been shaped through Japanese tradition into a true expression of design. Its natural properties make it lightweight, durable and remarkably agile. Each of these unique traits allows for extraordinary detail, from intricate moulding and precision welding to the careful hand-rolling of each rim wire.
By marrying innovation in eyewear design with meticulous care, we create something that is not only enduring but beautiful.
The Epicentre of Refinement
Our titanium collection hails from Sabae, a small city in Japan renowned for its eyewear craftsmanship. Since the early 20th century, Sabae has been a hub for exceptional craft and home to artisans who first pioneered titanium frames in the 1980s. This mastery transformed the industry, setting new global standards for comfort, durability, and skill. Each style from the collection carries with it generations of prowess, from delicate metal handiwork to cutting-edge material evolution.
Honouring Past, Embracing Future
Not a relic of the past, but a tradition and philosophy that embraces the future. Through the artistry to the engineering of titanium eyewear, the essence remains the same: making things to last, inspire, and honour the legacy of craft that Cutler and Gross was founded on.
