Disappear Here: Homage to the Cutler and Gross 0692, their most iconic and recognisable style.

For some 40 years Cutler and Gross have been at the forefront of the change in thinking that has turned eyewear from something regarded as representing a disability, to a fashion item that makes even those not require-ing glasses consider utilising them.

In the 1960's their individual style take on the NHS spectacles sof feared by generations of Men and Women allowed them to build a global client base of the most famous and well known names in creative industries, business and other backgrounds, and has made sure they cross all boundaries of age.

This post celebrates not just Cutler and Gross, but also a style which is perhaps their most Iconic, the 0692. Pictured above this simple yet elegant frame has been in continuous production for over 20 years, it's rectangular letterbox shape, combined with handmade italian acetate and hand drilled rectanguar pins, display both the attention to detail and quality which has made Cutler and Gross one of the foremost eyewear brands in world, and a masculine yet playful edge, echoed by the wide arms, which are at once both formal and playful, it is a style that can easily be worn by both sexes without difficulty.

At £280 without the prescription, these frames are certainly not cheap, however, they have found themselves on to faces of a wide selection of famous faces, a gallery of a few is below. So for all those who don't already know Cutler and Gross, take this as your introduction to a both one of the finest british and eyewear brands in the world, and one of the most versatile and wearable styles of eyewear around.