UNDERGROUND CHIC: CUTLER AND GROSS EYEWEAR

 With over 900 styles of frames in their archive, Cutler and Gross is sure to have been worn by many iconic figures that have inspired us with their individual style and swagger - from royalty to celebrities to even designers' with their own eyewear collection, wear Cutler and Gross. I will only assume this is because of the trenchant distinction between what is authentic, classic and iconic; the respect for ones personal identity and style; and the craftsmanship of high-quality eyewear.  They scream exclusivity not only because they go with out a branded logo on any of the frames but because each frame is made by hand. 

"The Heritage Collection" was launched in February 2009 to celebrate the brands 40 years in the eye wear industry along with brand book, "Forty Years of Style and Vision 1969-2009".  Their most classic, signature styles represent this collection with style & grace...Speaking of "grace", the inspiration for the S/S 2009 Monte Carlo Collection by Cutler and Gross (see pic below) tells the story of Grace Kelly's marriage to Prince Rainier and their life of summer leisure on the Mediterannean Sea launched during London Fashion Week.

Having teamed up with Carl Zeiss Vision, the leader of high-quality ophthalmic lenses with this collection, Cutler and Gross continues to stand apart from the rest in this market of outstanding eyewear.  

I fell in love when I first picked up a pair and tried them on over at Butter by Eva Gentry in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. - cute spot, FYI!  I think I found MY signature sunglasses...