Cutler and Gross unveils the 9346 Optical in tortoiseshell acetate
A new cat eye frame, handcrafted in Italy from tortoiseshell acetate, combines a daring silhouette with intricate milling and bevelling.
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Cutler and Gross brings forth the 9346 Optical, a frame that captures the architectural precision London eyewear craftsmanship demands. Carved from Italian acetate in a warm tortoiseshell palette, the glasses present a commanding cat eye geometry: the upper frame sweeps upward with theatrical purpose, whilst the lower sits with quiet restraint. The effect is one of controlled drama, a silhouette that flatters without shouting.
The detail work elevates the piece beyond mere form. Intricate milling and bevelling catch the light across the frame’s edges, creating a subtle luminescence that shifts as you move. Small metal studs punctuate the tortoiseshell surface, adding a whisper of intentional embellishment. The inner temples carry the brand’s engraved identity, a mark of the meticulous handcrafting that defines each pair. The acetate’s depth and movement, with its characteristic amber and chocolate striations, ensure no two frames read identically.
What distinguishes the 9346 is its refusal of excess. The geometry is bold, the proportions considered, the details purposeful rather than decorative. This is the language of optical frames refined: structure that serves vision and presence in equal measure. The tortoiseshell acetate, warm and lustrous, works across seasons and complexions with the kind of quiet intelligence that only comes from years of frame design.
The 9346 Optical is available online and in Cutler and Gross stores.
Imagery courtesy of Cutler and Gross (@cutlerandgross).
