Press Release

Discover New York's largest purveyor of Vintage & Bespoke Eyewear.  In the tradition of all bespoke artisans, optician and
eyewear artist Nader Zadi meticulously creates unique and distinguished designs, incorporating optical precision and time-honored craftsmanship. 

Customeyes showcases a rare collection of antique white and yellow gold frames, as much as 200 years old, which are fashioned into modern eyewear of unique designs, with hand ground prescription or tinted lenses of unsurpassed quality.

 

Mr. Zadi built up a formidable collection of rare frames by searching the world in shows, old eyewear establishments, and private 'sources'. He then set about to create a special business for eyewear fanatics like himself who wanted a return to quality, uniqueness, and individuality. Largely self-taught, he set about designing incomparable modern restatements using the finely crafted antique frames he had acquired. Going further, Nader Zadi ground his own lenses in unique shapes and modern designs to the redesigned frames. His tinted lenses are in brilliant, special colors that even he cannot exactly reduplicate a second time.

 

The frame collections at Customeyes are truly special. Some are as much as 200 years old, and all are 10, 12, or 14kgf yellow or white gold. The workmanship, perfectly preserved, is magnificent. Nader Zadi preserves the beauty of these vintage frames while still being able to translate them into modern designs for today's fashion.

 

Nader Zadi, B.A., ABOC, is also an Optician certified by the American Board of Opticianary. He commits himself to the highest level of service, quality, and workmanship, to reflect both his taste and that of his clients.

 

Prices for the customer are $1,000 to $3,000. Clients include business and entertainment executives, artists and antique fanatics. Zadi does no advertising. “My clientele is completely word of mouth.”

 

By appointment only. (212) 249 5609

http://www.rareframes.com

 

At J. H. Cutler we have recently completed a fascinating project for one of our valued clients, a handmade vicuna overcoat. Utilising vicuna, the world's finest and most expensive fabric, Italian silk and other top quality trimmings, the highest level of workmanship, and with every stage executed entirely by hand, my team of world class craftsmen and I created a garment that I believe represents an unparalleled expression of the bespoke tailor's art.

 

The full story behind the making of this garment can be found at www.vicunabespoke.com and I would be happy to talk to you further about the unique qualities of vicuna, which the Incas called “the fabric of the gods”.

 

This vicuna overcoat is an excellent example of an area of business that continues to give me enormous pleasure and satisfaction. It is the making of very special one off pieces inspired by requests from my clients. If you have an idea about a piece of clothing you would like, however outlandish it may seem, I would love to discuss it with you. Truly the only limit is your imagination.

 

I continue to be delighted with the increasing number of overseas clients who are coming to J. H. Cutler for their tailoring needs. It is apparent that the world-class quality of our product, coupled with the value offered by the Australian dollar compared to many international currencies, represents an extremely attractive combination to our international clients.

 

I am delighted to be able to offer our clients the opportunity to purchase a selection of hand engraved men's jewellery in 18ct gold, sterling silver or platinum including cufflinks, which can feature your initials, family crest or coat of arms, and tiepins.

 

Using traditional engraving methods passed down from the Middle Ages each piece is individually crafted by Master Hand Engraver John W. Thompson and represents an excellent addition to a gentleman's wardrobe.

 

Kind regards,

John Cutler