Cutler and Gross

Two opticians, one Knightsbridge shopfront

Graham Cutler and Tony Gross met at optometry school and opened their first store in London’s Knightsbridge in 1971, at a time when glasses were still seen as a medical necessity rather than a fashion choice. They’re largely credited with changing that.

Frames are still designed in London and handcrafted in Italy.

No logo needed

Every frame is numbered rather than named — a tradition that goes back to their very first design.

The idea is a piece so recognisably itself it never needed a logo to prove it.

Part of our directory of independent eyewear. What’s in our collection is always changing, so ask us what’s in the boutique now.