Summary
Cubitts, a British eyewear maker, has opened its first Manchester store at 16 Smithfield Buildings on Hilton Street in the Northern Quarter. The shop is the company's 21st worldwide location and 19th in the UK, designed in partnership with Manchester-based design studio YOUTH.
The store occupies space in the former Affleck & Brown department store, the historic "Harrods of the North" where generations of Mancunians purchased made-to-measure clothing. Cubitts said the historical connection was fitting for a brand focused on craft-led eyewear making and fitting.
The 3,000 sq ft space includes a dedicated repairs desk, optometric room, bespoke consultation area and display for 72 frames and sunglasses. The opening follows the launch of Cubitts' new headquarters and optical factory at The Yard in King's Cross, London.
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- What is this article about?
- British eyewear brand Cubitts has opened its first Manchester store at Smithfield Buildings in the Northern Quarter, designed in partnership with Manchester studio YOUTH. The 21st global location marks the brand's first presence in the North after a decade-long search for the right site.
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- This article was published on 30 July 2026.
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- This article was published by Prolific North.