The laid back style known as “American Intellectual” brought to the forefront of eyewear design by Larry Leight, co-founder of Oliver People’s, has waned since Oliver People’s was bought out by eyewear giant Luxottica. Enter Garrett Leight, son of Larry. Garrett Leight California Optical” (GLCO) is a refreshing collection of refined, light and beautifully contoured optical frames and sunglasses with inspiration drawn from Garrett’s love of his home state, California. Colour pathways such as champagne, honey blonde or walnut tortoiseshell offer softer alternatives to the bolder colour pathways more popular in recent times.The frames are all named after streets in Venice Beach where GLCO are situated.
The Collection
The Hampton : Classic American Mid Century design at its most sophisticated. Optical frames come with custom made folding sunglass clip.
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The Brooks: Considered to be the patriarch of the GLCO family.
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The Lucille: The sexiest of cat’s eyes.
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The Rialto: Another America n classic - timeless
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The Harding : Inspired by the iconic author Arthur Miller who wore the style in the 1950’s.
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The Kinney: Garrett Leight at its best
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Product photography by Omar Asadi
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