This is why you should be setting your sights on a signature pair of specs
We bring the blurry world of sunglasses and spectacles into focus with a guide to eyewear style
Words: Anna Galbraith
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a statement pair of glasses can be the most powerful tool in your wardrobe. With everyone from Clark Kent to Elton John to Samuel L. Jackson recognising the virtue of signature specs, if you’ve never gone bold before, now is the perfect time to try a pair on for size.
Why? With winter fast approaching, bright beach shorts and bold summer colours return to the back of the wardrobe in favour of woollen layers and more muted tones. It’s the perfect opportunity to let your accessories do the talking.
Looking for inspiration? Our eyes are on Cutler And Gross’ striking Autumn/Winter collection. With new, fashion-forward takes on some of their most iconic shapes, they’ve created modern classics.
Their selection of oversized, mask-like styles and thick frames – available in a wide range of fresh new colours – will get you noticed for all the right reasons.
With a great deal of attention paid to the detailing of these frames, each pair of glasses is handcrafted in Cutler And Gross’ factory in Cadore and made using only the finest Italian acetate and high-grade metals featuring hand-riveted hinges and UV400 lenses.
Here are just three of our favourites from the new collection…
Cutler And Gross have been designing pieces which combine the finest Italian craftsmanship with irrefutably cool style for nearly 50 years, and have attracted some of the most prestigious names in fashion for collaboration — from Jay-Z to Victoria Beckham. Why not slip on a pair to see out 2018 in style?
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