Cutler and Gross
Cutler and Gross is a London eyewear brand founded in 1969 by opticians Graham Cutler and Tony Gross. It designs optical frames and sunglasses that are made in its own factory in Domegge di Cadore, Italy.
| Founded | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Graham Cutler and Tony Gross |
| Headquarters | London |
| Factory | Domegge di Cadore, Italy |
| Flagship | Knightsbridge, London |
| Website | cutlerandgross.com |
What is Cutler and Gross?
Cutler and Gross is a British luxury eyewear house headquartered in London. Its frames are designed to be unisex and cover both prescription spectacles and sunglasses.
History
Graham Cutler and Tony Gross met while studying optometry at Northampton College in the early 1960s and founded the business in 1969. Their first optician's practice opened in Knightsbridge in 1971, and Knightsbridge remains the site of the brand's flagship boutique.
Products and positioning
The company designs and manufactures its eyewear at its own factory in Domegge di Cadore, in Italy's eyewear producing region. It has collaborated with fashion labels including Erdem, Maison Margiela, Comme des Garçons and Victoria Beckham, and its frames have appeared in productions such as Notting Hill and Kingsman: The Secret Service. In 2009 it won Best Accessory at the UK Fashion Export Awards.
Distribution
Alongside the Knightsbridge flagship, Cutler and Gross operates stores in Spitalfields, Bath, Toronto and New York, sells online and supplies opticians and retailers.
Why it matters
Cutler and Gross combines a London retail heritage with ownership of Italian manufacturing, a model that gives an independent eyewear brand control over design and production.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Cutler and Gross?
Cutler and Gross was founded in 1969 by opticians Graham Cutler and Tony Gross.
Where are Cutler and Gross glasses made?
They are designed and made at the brand's own factory in Domegge di Cadore, Italy.