Eyewear · Designer brands
Cutler and Gross Glasses & Eyewear in Birmingham – Retro Luxury at Eye Opticians
London · Since 1969
Cutler and Gross began in 1969, when two opticians, Graham Cutler and Tony Gross, set out to make frames with the fit of a prescription and the attitude of fashion. Two years later they opened a shop at 16 Knightsbridge Green, where each pair was made by hand in the workshop upstairs.
More than fifty years on, the frames are still made the slow way: thick, richly coloured acetates cut and polished in the brand’s own factory in the Italian Dolomites, and featherweight titanium crafted in Japan. The shapes are bold, the bevels deep, and every pair carries the quiet confidence of a London original.
Available exclusively in Birmingham at EYE Opticians. Come in to try the collection, and we will fit your frames with lenses made for your prescription.
Opticians Graham Cutler and Tony Gross, who met studying optics at Northampton College, found the brand in London.
The first shop opens at 16 Knightsbridge Green, with frames handmade in the workshop above it.
Best Accessory at the UK Fashion Export Awards, presented by HRH The Princess Royal.
Acetate frames made in the brand’s own factory in Domegge di Cadore, Italy; titanium frames made in Japan.
The collection
A selection of the house bestsellers, from the 1394 aviator to the 9261 cat eye. Styles and colours in store change through the year, so call ahead if you are after a particular frame.
1394 Aviator Opticals
Dark Turtle
1386 Square Opticals
Dark Turtle
1402 Square Opticals
Brown Havana
9261 Cat Eye Opticals
Humble Potato
1390 Round Opticals
Prussian Blue
9386 Square Opticals
Smoke Quartz
9690 Square Opticals
Black
GR14 Aviator Opticals
Multi Olive
1394 Aviator Sunglasses
Matte Black
1386 Square Sunglasses
Honey Havana
1396 Round Sunglasses
Black
9261 Cat Eye Sunglasses
Olive on Black
9782 Aviator Sunglasses
Black on Pink
9690 Square Sunglasses
Dark Turtle
9386 Square Sunglasses
Dark Grey
GR15 Aviator Sunglasses
Multi Olive
Collaborations
From London jewellers to rock royalty, Cutler and Gross has a long habit of making frames with people who share its taste for craft and a little rebellion.
Since 2021
A partnership with the London jeweller that began in 2021. The latest collection is six handcrafted sunglass styles in Japanese titanium, finished with The Great Frog’s signature metalwork and inspired by the rebel and bohemian subcultures of the early ’70s. The campaign stars Billy Idol and Staz Lindes.
Ganton Navigator
Gun Metal / Silver
Triumph Aviator, Limited Edition
Silver / Olive
Capri Rectangular
Silver / Green
Limited edition
“Shades of Difference” is a limited-edition trio of cat eye sunglasses designed with the Blondie frontwoman, pairing Cutler and Gross craftsmanship with one of music’s most recognisable styles.
“Who am I? Someone fortunate and hardworking, with a natural sense of timing and a voice I’m proud of.”Debbie Harry
Akira 001 Cat Eye
Black
Valentina 002 Cat Eye
Dark Havana
Maria 003 Cat Eye
Dark Havana
Created with director Matthew Vaughn and inspired by the Kingsman films and their agents, led by the 0847 aviator.
The London skate brand’s first dedicated eyewear drop: three sunglass styles, made in highly limited numbers.
Swiss watchmaking precision meets British eyewear craft, including the limited-edition Léman 0001.
Collector’s cases with polished lock and key, and Nappa leather slipcases, from the British luggage maker.
From the archive
Reach out
Visit us for personalised service and pair your frames with high-quality lenses from Hoya, Essilor or Zeiss. For more information or to book an appointment, call us or send a message.
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