60-seconds with...Claire Goldsmith

Claire Goldsmith, Owner and Director of CG Eyewear and Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses.

 
Education
Studied BA (Hons) Marketing and Retailing in Manchester, graduated in 1999.
 
Achievements
Re-launched Oliver Goldsmith name and collections after 20-year hiatus.
 
In 2009, opened Oliver Goldsmith flagship store in Notting Hill, London.
 
Launched own name brand in January 2010 to carry Goldsmith name into future.
 
Both collections (CG Eyewear and Oliver Goldsmith) stocked in over 400 stores worldwide on almost every continent and in most major cities.
 
Currently working on
Building CG Eyewear as leading eyewear company along with associated eyewear collections.
 
Ongoing management of production and marketing of Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses.
 
Objectives
Grow new CG brand to be fashion world leader of eyewear and accessories.
 
(“I decided it was time to put my own mark on eyewear design and see if I had what it took to create timeless classic eyewear too. If you want a beautiful hat you would go to a milliner like Philip Treacy. If you want incredible shoes you would go to Christian Louboutin. But if you want glasses that are amazing quality and are unique and timeless in their design, then it’s worth giving us a call. I hope CG will be the vintage of the future!”)