Cutler and Gross has introduced new colourways to their Kingsman collection

In 2012, acclaimed producer and director Matthew Vaughn approached Cutler and Gross with a vision for his next film, Kingsman: The Secret Service. He sought a pair of distinctive glasses that would be integral to the story and style of a gentleman spy.

The frames were to be worn by the lead characters and needed to present the pinnacle of craftsmanship; in so doing, they would form part of the blueprint for the covert intelligence agency.

Cutler and Gross’s expert craftsmanship and iconic designs were well-suited to Vaughn’s cinematic refinement. Thirteen years and three films later, the collaboration continues with the latest collection of Kingsman opticals.

Whilst looking through the Cutler and Gross archive, the Kingsman team were drawn to a handsome aviator-like frame with a strong outline; this shaped the foundations.

The unmistakable silhouette presented a tailored alternative to a traditional aviator, sculpted with a sloping browline and embellished with domed rivets. In so doing, it embodied the fusion of classicism and modernity that characterised the Kingsman concept found throughout each new style of the 0847 (available in a large and small size) and 0004. A final ‘K’ marks the inner temple tips, a sign of quality and spy-craft drawn from the film’s production design.

Paired with the protagonists’ Savile Row suits and hard-heeled Oxfords, the original frames debuted on the silver screen in 2014 and have been renewed this season to continue the story of espionage and elegance.

The new Cutler and Gross x Kingsman collection will retail at £380, online and in Cutler and Gross stores and select stockists worldwide.

To find out more, visit www.cutlerandgross.com