If you’ve ever visited us on Chiltern street, it’s likely that you’ve met our store manager, Chris.

 

 

With years of experience under his belt, he possesses the uncanny ability to match a frame to any face perfectly - and ever the natural conversationalist, he’ll always give you his honest opinion and valuable advice (be it about eyewear or otherwise).

Chris learnt to spot quality during his time at a family run vintage watch boutique, looking after the repair and maintenance of countless precious pieces. After a brief stint living in Hong Kong, Chris returned to the UK ready for change, making his way into optics and eventually to the MONC team.

3 things to know about Chris:

 

A Londoner through and through, Chris avoids the tube at all costs and instead gets around on his black and red vespa… like an Italian

If Chris wasn’t our store manager, we think he’d make a good luxury travel agent. He meticulously plans four holidays a year, and is our go to for all things travel related.

His MONC frame of choice is Kallio Medium in Graphite

 

For exceptional taste and expert advice, stop by and see Chris in-store from Tuesday to Saturday.

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