And during her time with C&G, the company
has “become a lot more international” as
they compete for marketshare and against
online retailers.
Seven years later with C&G, Mohammadi
is wrapping up a contact lens fitting co-op
for her opticianry program and credits
her success to the extensive technical and
business knowledge base she accumulated
on the business side of Cutler and Gross.
“It was a big part of my growth with the com-
pany and I appreciate them acknowledging
that and valuing this kind of skillset,” she
says. Before joining the company, Moham-
madi said she always wore glasses and
enjoyed the “statement” they make. She is
fascinated by detail and design.
“I was a Cutler and Gross customer before
I started working for them. They're one of
the only companies that specialize in hand-
made eyewear, with the whole push towards
mass production and cheaper production.
This was very attractive to me and it still is.”
Styling celebrities from Elton John to U2's
Bono, Mohammadi said C&G has always
had a significant celebrity following linked
to the styles that help them stand out.
Mohammadi said her loyalty to C&G has
made her feel “part of this international
family” and inspired her in her goal to get
more involved with design and the crea-
tion of eyewear, which is her passion for
the industry on top of just “being a good
optician.”
“I'm going to use my newly acquired skills
and education towards helping the company
in a variety of different ways,” she says.