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Cutler & Gross at Capsule 2010

post #1 of 14
1/29/10 at 12:03am
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Cutler and Gross was a surprising entry at Capsule - as an understated luxury brand they seem out of place at a trade show like this. Of course with the massive success of the Wayfarer and blue chip Italian brands like Gucci having a business model practically based on sunglasses it makes sense that C & G would want a piece of the pie. The brand rep did have some reservations about speaking with us and having pictures taken so I'm guessing I'm not the only one seeing this incongruity.
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post #2 of 14
2/3/10 at 4:02am
will own a pair of these one day
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post #3 of 14
2/3/10 at 4:14am
I'm a big eyewear collector and i always dream of a world where the quality matches the design of Cutler & Gross' eyewear collection. The build and materials leave a lot to be desired, especially for their price point and NOT having their line produced by Luxottica.
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post #4 of 14
2/3/10 at 4:15am
that's disappointing to hear i guess.
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post #5 of 14
2/3/10 at 4:41am
I can't tell you much about quality as I don't have the amount of glasses Kiya has, but my C&G glasses are leaps and bounds beyond what I previously had (it says handmade on the side, the hinges are sturdy and nice, and I think it's made of zyl). I like it a lot better than the Moscot ones I have tried. A little hefty, dense material, definitely like it.
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post #6 of 14
2/3/10 at 4:01pm
Cutler & Gross used to have a decent website that actually showed their range... I recently broke the hinge of a 5 year old pair by standing on them, which was my fault not the manufacture. Leon
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post #7 of 14
8/8/10 at 1:24am
anyone know if Oliver Goldsmith, had his first name ripped off by the LA firm Peoples? They are now part of the Italian lunettes firm, that I think owns Ray Ban, Persol, and perhaps they are the private contractor or own the licences from most of the Euro ready-to-wear brands. Or I may be misguided.
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post #8 of 14
8/8/10 at 1:24am
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Originally Posted by kiya View Post
I'm a big eyewear collector and i always dream of a world where the quality matches the design of Cutler & Gross' eyewear collection. The build and materials leave a lot to be desired, especially for their price point and NOT having their line produced by Luxottica.
Luxoticca, the firm I meant to reference. Ta.
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post #9 of 14
8/8/10 at 2:35am
Cutler makes some nice frames from what I've seen on Forward. Would definitely buy a pair if I had the money, I need a constant income flow and "discretionary fund" before I do so, however.
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post #10 of 14
8/9/10 at 2:52pm
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Cutler makes some nice frames from what I've seen on Forward. Would definitely buy a pair if I had the money, I need a constant income flow and "discretionary fund" before I do so, however.

Just picked up a pair of C&G 0849 in Black. Been wearing glasses my entire life and I must say these are the most well made pair I have ever owned. The price is so far justified.
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post #11 of 14
8/9/10 at 5:43pm
i love my pair. i definitely would buy another one. my only concern is that the frames scratch rather easily, but that may be my own fault.
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post #12 of 14
8/9/10 at 8:48pm
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Originally Posted by cheessus View Post
i love my pair. i definitely would buy another one. my only concern is that the frames scratch rather easily, but that may be my own fault.


Really? I found the exact opposite. I have the 849 in black and I dropped them from my shirt pocket onto pavement. Picked them up, not a scratch. I was actually impressed with the durability. But this is only after 1 week...
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post #13 of 14
9/15/10 at 1:21am
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Originally Posted by UpperWestie View Post
Just picked up a pair of C&G 0849 in Black. Been wearing glasses my entire life and I must say these are the most well made pair I have ever owned. The price is so far justified.

who is your avatar and do you know about the eye of horus ha?
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post #14 of 14
9/15/10 at 1:38am
edit: one day i'll learn to check thread dates
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