The Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) Resort 2012 collection is now available.
Relax and take a carefree cruise down the coast with the laid back sophisticated style of Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO). Effortlessly fusing timeless design with the “spirit of California” there is a clean aesthetic to GLCO that just feels right. After embracing classic American heritage in their last collection, this season GLCO gives us a touch of West Coast nostalgia as they pay tribute to their California roots.
Our designs are specifically inspired by classic coastal living from motorcycle riding movie characters of the 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s to the effortlessly beautiful vintage California beach blonde.”
Three new sunglass models and two optical models are introduced to the lineup. The collection encompasses large acetate wrapped frames with attitude, as well as thin, comfortable, and clean optical frames. Each are available in very cool and unique colorways, such as: “Dark Caramel Gradient” with “Pure Brown” lenses, “Butterscotch” with old-school “Pure Green” lenses, and “Matte Honey Blonde Tortoise” with “Redwood” polarized lenses, a few of our favorites.
As always, the quality and craftsmanship of each frame is paramount, with every subtle detail perfectly executed. The collection boasts great technical features such as: Italian Glass Barberini lenses for superb optics, Japanese aged acetate, German-made hinges plated in gold and silver, not to mention polarized and anti-reflective coated lens options.
The Collection:
Kinney is the union between the Garrett Leight Rialto and Brooks models; taking the best of both feminine and masculine qualities from both frames and combining them into one. Simply put, the Kinney is clean, classic, and comfortable.
Shop Garrett Leight Kinney Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Dark Caramel Gradient >>
Butterscotch >>
Champagne >>
Espresso >>
Matte Black >>
Matte Honey Blonde Tortoise >>
It’s not always about thin, clean, and simple. The Garrett Leight Superba represents California to the fullest in that it’s a thick classic acetate wrap frame, perfect for a cruise on a motorcycle or a day on the beach. The Superba is reminiscent of the frame worn by Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry, but even tougher.
Shop Garrett Leight Superba Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Matte Black >>
Matte Espresso >>
Demi Blonde >>
Black >>
If the Garrett Leight Speedway model had a partner in crime it would be the Strongs. It is an original character-defining frame made for men and women with their own strong sense of style.
Shop Garrett Leight Strongs Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black >>
The Altair is a very clean and simple streamlined rectangular design that focuses on ease and comfort. This unisex frame is made with vintage plastics and bound to be around for many years to come.
Shop Garrett Leight Altair Eyeglasses | Colors Available:
Demi Blonde >>
Matte Espresso >>
Walnut >>
Black >>
Kinney is the union between the Garrett Leight Rialto and Brooks models; taking the best of both feminine and masculine qualities from both frames and combining them into one. Simply put, the Kinney is clean, classic, and comfortable.
Shop Garrett Leight Kinney Eyeglasses | Colors Available:
Champagne >>
Dark Caramel Gradient >>
Butterscotch >>
Espresso >>
Black >>
Checkout the campaign video, which perfectly captures the essence of the collection:
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[…]Garrett Leight releases his new Resort ’12 collection which takes its inspiration from the brand’s Californian roots. Highlighted here are the two new sunglass models: the Kinney and the Superba, […]