British spectacle maker Cubitts has opened its first Manchester store, taking over a historic unit in Smithfield Buildings on Hilton Street in the city’s Northern Quarter. Rather than rushing into Manchester, Cubitts says it spent almost a decade searching for the right location, waiting until it found a building that reflected its approach to craftsmanship, repair and longevity. Speaking about the opening, Cubitts founder Tom Broughton said:“We’ve been looking for the right home in Manchester for almost a decade. Alongside its full range of optical frames and sunglasses, the Manchester shop offers eye examinations, repairs, reglazing, made-to-measure frames and bespoke spectacle consultations. Cubitts, 16 Smithfield Buildings, Hilton St, Manchester M4 1NBAll photography Felix SpellerCategoriesTags