Introducing… HUG
All new to Grey Street, Newcastle, the North-East, England, and in fact the whole of the UK! We are delighted to be the first UK stockist of HUG Spectacles!!!
We had heard a rumour that one of our favourite people in the global eyewear industry had something new and exciting up his sleeve. Having worked with Jochen for many years with Reiz (a longstanding GREY ST. favourite) we know his eyewear ideals are well aligned with those of our Grey St. clientelle. We met up with Jochen in a Paris hotel for our first glimpse of HUG spectacles…
He was joined by Thomas, another familiar face from Reiz, and master-craftsman and designer Frederic. The name HUG is made from the initials of the three surnames Hobmaier, Utz and Gotbrod. Very simple, but with a literal meaning: an embrace is both beautiful and fitting, reflecting a way of working and conveying an attitude.
The glasses have a simplicity too. Nothing fancy, just timeless and unique frames, beautiful shapes, great materials, master craftsmanship, and a lot of love for every detail. There is a luxurious feel to the acetate and the hinges, and temple inlays are of the highest quality. HUG have made stunning glasses with some of the highest production standards we have seen. We knew we were bringing them back to Grey Street!
While designing, Fred listens to old blues classics, which first became working titles for the frames and then eventually developed into the model names..
HOOKER
In homage to John Lee… Could you find a cooler pair of shades?!
PEEBLES
Tribute to Mrs Ann Peebles. We love this shadowrose colour!
BESSIE
Her majesty Bessie Smith, empress of the blues! Also comes in a larger size, big Bessie!
JOHNSON
Tribute to the late, great Robert Johnson. Available as sunglass or optical. Has a smaller brother, little Johnson.
PATTON
Shadow colourway with gold details. Blues musician Charley Patton.
MCTELL
Your everyday companion!
There are many more styles and colours available. The best way to see the full collection is to let us know when you are coming, by booking a frame consultation here: https://www.greyst.co.uk/appointments/
We can’t wait to give you a HUG!
https://www.hug-spectacles.com