Bespoke by Cutler and Gross
Cutler and Gross began in 1969 as a bespoke spectacle maker. Each frame was one-of-a-kind, made by hand in the studio above our Knightsbridge store.
Inspired by a piece of furniture perhaps, a slice of film noir or some imaginary concept, Mr Cutler and Mr Gross would rush upstairs to share their ideas with George Smith, our original frame maker. Smith would sketch the shape onto acetate and then manually, with a jigsaw, begin cutting.
Bespoke By Cutler and Gross is in our DNA.
A unique frame, synonymous with you.
Pricing starts at £895 / $1195 USD / $1595 CAD.
Details, Big and Small
Tier One
Select a current frame style.
Customise the following:
- Acetate colour
- Lens tint
- Personalised engraving
Tier Two
Select a current or archive frame style with the option of modifying the bridge and temple length.
Customise the following:
- Acetate colour
- Lens tint
- Personalised engraving
Accompanied by a Globe-Trotter leather slipcase with personalised monogramming.
Tier Three
Complete customisation with frame shape designed to your unique requirements.
Customise the following:
- Select from either acetate or sustainably sourced buffalo horn.
- Lens tint
- Personalised engraving
Accompanied by a Globe-Trotter leather slipcase with personalised monogramming.
Appointment time: 1 - 2 hours
Delivery time: 16 weeks
Available at all Cutler and Gross locations, Bespoke appointments take place over the course of an hour or two as, together with one of our expert opticians, we design your personalised frame.
Select your shape from the current collection or a pre-existing Cutler and Gross silhouette and then choose from a kaleidoscopic array of acetate colours. Alternatively, opt to have your frame crafted from sustainably sourced buffalo horn – a truly specialist material.
Bespoke by Cutler and Gross encompasses three tiers of personalisation.
Your unique design will then be sent to our atelier in Italy, where one of our master craftspeople will create your glasses by hand. Cutting, shaping, tumbling, polishing – the process of perfection takes time.
Horn Frames
Cutler and Gross 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.
To ensure the longevity of the horn glasses, each pair is accompanied by a cleansing balm that we recommend applying every few months.
From the Atelier to your Eyewear Arsenal
When your bespoke frames are ready to collect, you will be invited into store to try them on and, if necessary, we will make final adjustments to ensure a tailored fit.
A true Cutler and Gross collectable, unique to you.
Head to store or call to book an appointment.