Cutler and Gross was founded in 1969 by Graham Cutler and Tony Gross who opened their optician in Knightsbridge stocking hand made bespoke frames. Through their mutual passion for innovative design, they spearheaded the revolution that turned eyewear from medical necessity into a key fashion accessory.

Their fashion-forward designs, which were ahead of their time, became an instant success when launched in 1982 during Paris Fashion Week. Since then the wholesale collection has developed from a purely sunglasses collection to also incorporating optical designs. By tapping into that elusive British eccentricity, Cutler and Gross maintain that they never try to impose a fashion on their clients. They are innovative but never complicated and are motivated only by the innate desire to make people look and feel good. Though their ideas are far reaching, Mr Cutler and Mr Gross have always remained rooted in London. They have never hidden the fact that they ‘love the British for their non-conformity’ and it is in Britain where they fuse their cutting edge design with the excellence of master opticians.

Marie Wilkinson, who has worked with Mr Cutler and Mr Gross since 1982, is now the head of design, ensuring that all the designs still receive their personal stamp of approval before being shown internationally. By remaining the leading edge of glamour for four decades, the company has become legendary for its unique style and quality.

At Seen we love Marie. She is super nice…