Did you know that aside from timepieces, Cartier was making glasses way back in the 1800’s? In fact, the story goes that in 1887, a French princess commissioned Louis Cartier himself to make her a pair of tortoise shell opera glasses set with diamonds.
For the next 96 years, Cartier’s lavish luxury glasses were only available to his elite customers. It was not until 1983 that Cartier sold its first mass-produced custom sunglasses and now just over 40 years later you can buy them at CG Optical!
From the finest materials to the meticulous workmanship, every detail of Cartier eyewear exudes luxury. Cartier’s quality is simply undeniable. The brand makes a very limited number of glasses in various styles each year to offer devotees a sense of exclusiveness.
For an added touch of opulence, Cartier uses real gold in the construction of some frames. Gold frames can be made of solid gold or may be plated with a layer of gold for a luxurious appearance. Cartier is renowned for its use of premium materials, including 18-carat gold, to create exquisite frames. The temples, nose pieces and bridge pieces on Cartier eyewear often feature this luxurious touch.
Cartier and Dior – fashion icons we’re looking forward to styling you in!
And from the House of Dior and Thélios, the LVMH Group’s eyewear experts “bring together their exceptional savoir-faire to create, manufacture and distribute Dior eyewear”. Designed in the Dior studios in Paris, each pair is first sketched according to meticulous drawings which gives them their fashion forward status.
The signature of a bold look, Dior eyewear exudes the artistic dialogue, inspiration, and powerful convictions behind creations by Maria Grazia Chiuri, Creative Director of Dior’s women’s collections. After stints of working at Fendi and Valentino, Chiuri was named creative director at Dior in 2016. Her first shows for the French fashion house were characterized by minimalism and feminist themes which gives the brand such a strong look.
Inspired by the Dior catwalk, the Dior signature sunglasses line is enhanced each season with new pairs released. Distinguished by their pared-down design, frames are embellished with the name “Christian Dior”, evoking the embroidery of the emblematic Dior tote bag.
From the luxury fashion house to CG Optical, the Dior collection includes essential “must have’ pieces that lend a touch of style to any look.
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