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Are Cutler and Gross Ready To Expand in the U.S.?

If you’re a fan of timeless eyewear, you’ve probably heard of Cutler and Gross. They’re known for their iconic British designs and high-quality materials. They’ve attracted a wide audience of dedicated followers, from celebrities to eyewear lovers.

Now, the brand is expanding in the U.S. through a strategic partnership with Europa Eyewear. Here’s what to know about this classic British brand.

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Hard Contact Lenses vs RGP Lenses: Are They the Same?

Are hard contact lenses and rigid gas-permeable lenses the same? The answer is… yes and no.

Today, if someone says they wear “hard contact lenses,” they’re most likely talking about rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses. These are hard (or rigid) contact lenses that allow oxygen to pass through them. Or, in other words, they are “gas permeable.”

The terms are now used so interchangeably that they’ve effectively become synonymous. However, technically, they’re not the same thing. While most modern hard contact lenses are RGP lenses, the original hard contacts were something quite different.

Keep reading to find out how the original hard contacts evolved into the RGP lenses used today, and how that evolution changed contact lens technology forever. 

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Are Jimmy Fairly Sunglasses the Next Big Premium Brand?

There’s an eyewear brand that’s making waves in the United States, and it’s called Jimmy Fairly. This French brand is starting to grow in popularity, including with celebrities.

Jimmy Fairly sunglasses have been spotted on everyone from Dua Lipa to Gigi Hadid. Harry Styles also recently wore a pair of their Brooklyn Aviators on-stage during his Together, Together tour.

Jimmy Fairly is having their moment. But will they become a major eyewear player in the U.S., or will they remain popular only in Europe? And more importantly, are they worth buying?

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