Garrett Leight California Optical, as the name suggests, is designed in California, with the signature laid back spirit we have come to love. However,  its not just for locals. Highlighted in the Holiday 2017/18 collection, is that it’s designed for everyone, all face shapes and sizes, skin tones, and genders. Simply put, the frames work on just about everyone who puts them on.

This season, as Garrett notes, is

“Inspired by Prince, an artist who mixed masculine and feminine as fluidly as musical genres, we created styles in different shapes that look good on both men and women, offered in multiple sizes for the perfect fit in everyone, and in a diverse mix of colors just like us.”

There is a wide assortment of new sun, optical, and clip-on styles added to the lineup. Each design showcases their own fresh eclectic details, unique finishes, and colorways that help define the season.

Some of our favorites include the timeless Penmar and Garfield. A rounded and squared design that mixes acetate and metal in new ways, and come complete with Garrett Leight’s signature clip in complimentary tones. Everything about these just feels substantial and rich.

Then there’s the Vista sunglass (above), a new sleek winged cat-eye design, done-up in a tone-on-tone rose gold.

Without further delay, the collection:

Penmar is a classic round/oval style with great proportions. The unisex design features detailed metal filigree, a unique curving bridge, and acetate inserts. It also is available with Garrett Leight’s signature folding clip on sunglass lenses for added versatility.

 Shop Garrett Leight Penmar eyeglasses, Available in:
Antique Gold / Matte Pinewood + Clip >>
Antique Gold / Matte Pinewood >>
Matte Gold / Caramel + Clip >>
Matte Gold / Caramel >>
Gold / Blonde + Clip >>

Garfield is the squared version of the new Penmar style, with complementary acetate temples, inlay, and clip-on lens options.

 Shop Garrett Leight Garfield eyeglasses, Available in:
Copper / Nude + Clip >>
Copper / Nude >>
Pewter / Shadow + Clip >>

The perfectly balanced, Linnie aviator optical is now available complete with center hinged folding clips-on lenses. The clip-on lenses also come with their very own Garrett Leight leather case.

  Shop Garrett Leight Linnie eyeglasses, Available in:
Matte Black + Clip >>
Matte Black >>
Red Tortoise + Clip >>
Red Tortoise >>

Take Flight with Garrett Leight’s Vista, a new winged metal style with flared cat eye curves and semi-flat nylon gradient lenses.

Shop Garrett Leight Vista Sunglasses – Rose Gold >>

A classic aviator shape with a Southwestern inspired pattern bridge now in two new metallic finishes and temple inlays.

Shop Garrett Leight Riviera eyeglasses, Available in:
Brushed Gold >>
Pewter >>

The all black metal folding frame is set off with flat “Vinyl”(silver) mirrored lenses.

Shop Garrett Leight Van Buren M Sunglasses – Black >>

Shop Garrett Leight Wilson – Matte Butterscotch + Clip >>

Shop Garrett Leight Kinney Sunglasses – Matte Pinewood >>

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The Garrett Leight Spring Summer 2017 collection is one of the most expansive and technical to date. The range explores new shapes, finishes, and textures influenced by the American Southwest – all while maintaining that signature classic, clean, California-cool aesthetic we can’t get enough of.

“Natural palettes of soft pastels resemble desert landscapes and the hypnotic minimalism of California artist James Turrell’s experiments in light and space are reflected in our creations.” 

Encompassing both sun and optical frames, the collection features completely new shapes such as: the Canal, a squared off aviator with inverse windsor rims and color filled inlays. The Seville, a rounded sunglass with Sapphire gradient semi-flat lenses.  As well as the Linnie optical with its coin edge filigree.

Van Buren Combo

However the highlights for us are the refreshed classics.  The Van Buren and Kinney reimagined with metal and acetate combinations, adding a new level of depth and richness to the designs.  Semi-flat lenses, lenses in earth tones,deep gradients, and metallic layered mirror finishes brings an assortment of new color and reflection.

“A collection envisioned in memories brought to life for the present.” Garrett Leight

 The Collection:

The Van Buren Combo is one of the best executed and most luxuriously detailed folding frames we have ever come across. In person everything about it feels substantial and rich. A unisex design that is an update to the iconic folding frame the Van Buren, with complimentary metal and acetate pairings. It features a color filled top bar and temples, acetate temple inserts, and semi-flat glass lenses (with a backside Anti-Reflective coating).

 Shop Garrett Leight Van Buren Combo sunglasses | Colors Available:
Pinewood  >>
Matte Black >>
Bone >>

A larger aviator shape updated with inverse Windsor rims, color filled acetate inlays, and an architecturally styled bridge. Featured here in matte black with gold metal, and paired with G15 lenses with a flash gold mirror.

Shop Garrett Leight Canal – Matte Black / Gold Sunglasses >>

Seville is a well-proportioned super round shape with a filigree bridge and temples, paired with semi-flat CR-39 gradient lenses. Featured here in stunning sky blue with “Sapphire gradient” semi-flat lenses.

 Shop Garrett Leight Seville – Sky Blue Sunglasses >>

The Garrett Leight Linne is a classic rounded aviator style with reverse Windsor rims, coin edge filigree, and metal/acetate temples in complementary tones. Great care was given to the sizing to ensure it had an ideal proportioned fit as an optical frame, which works well on men and women alike.

 Shop Garrett Linnie eyeglasses | Colors Available:
Brushed Gold  >>
Matte Black >>
Red Tortoise >>

Garrett Leight’s best selling Kinney shape redesigned with a metal bridge, adjustable nose pads, and rich metal temple inlays in colors inspired by the Southwest.  Each comes complete with Garrett Leight’s signature folding sunglass clip.

 Shop Garrett Kinney Combo eyeglasses + Clip-On  | Colors Available:
Matte Brandy Tortoise  >>
Black >>

The classic Wilson refreshed with soft and sophisticated powder pastels and pearlized acetate enlivened with contrasting polished metal hardware and detailing.

 Shop Garrett Wilson eyeglasses | New Colors Available:
Brown Pearl + Clip  >>
Seafoam >>
Sand >>

 Shop Garrett Wilson sunglasses | New Colors Available:
Brown Pearl  >>
Ballet Pearl >>

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For the special project, one of Wooster’s all time favorite Garrett Leight designs, the classic Harding style has been updated with bold custom acetates and semi-flat lenses featuring a distinctive breath logo. Additionally to mark the occasion, the inner temple of each frame bares “N.W X Garrett Leight”, and each frame comes packaged with a special edition grey leather Garrett Leight case, and uniquely designed cleaning cloth.

It is available in three one of a kind colorways: “Sunshine”(black with semi flat sunshine tinted lenses), “Horn” (java drift with semi-flat pure cobalt lenses), and “Military”(green tortoise with semi flat pure green lenses).

Be warned supply is limited on these…

Check it out below:

 Shop Garrett Leight X Nick Wooster, Harding – Sunshine >>

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 Shop Garrett Leight X Nick Wooster, Harding – Military >>

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Flipping out for Garrett Leight x Mark McNairy’s newest flip-clip collab, the Valdese.

Following the success of past collaborations together, Garrett Leight California Optical and American menswear designer Mark McNairy are back at it, with a fresh limited edition frame for 2017.

Presenting the Valdese, a mid-century military inspired design with a removable flip-up clip. There’s distinctive detailing throughout the entire frame, down to the pins — lightning bolt front pins with McNairys signature “TCMB” (“Taking Care of Motherf*cking Business”) acronym. Additionally the inner temple bares “Veni Vidi Vici” (Latin for “I came, I saw, I conquered”) and “Garrett Leight for Mark McNairy”.

Worth emphasizing, the clips not only can flip-up, but can also be easily removed. Allowing it to also be worn as a pure optical frame.

The Valdese is available in three colorways: “Alpha” (Bone), “Bravo” (Grey Crystal), “Charlie” (Brandy Tortoise). Each comes paired with a distinctive gradient mirror clip-on flip lenses.  And to top it off, every frame comes complete with a special edition box, hard clam case, and carrying pouch.

Check it out below:

Shop Garrett Leight X Mark McNairy, Valdese – Charlie >>

Shop Garrett Leight X Mark McNairy, Valdese – Bravo >>

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Following up on their Pre-Fall release, Garrett Leight is back with some California cool new additions for his Holiday 2016 lineup.

“Go west until you see it, then south until you feel it.” Garrett Leight

This years Garrett Leight Holiday 2016 collection is inspired by the light, looks, and lifestyles of the American Southwest. The soft tones and surreal landscapes, the washed out and vivid contrasts, the interplay of earth and sky all made their way into this collection’s colors, finishes and mix of materials.

Standouts for us include the completely new Mckinley design. An ultra-clean and classic frame, that fits just about anyone that puts it on, man or woman. It features subdued frame colors, juxtaposed with eye-catching semi-flat glass lenses, including some beautifully light colored lenses.

Mckinley Nude with Pure Salmon lenses

Other highlights include the reinvention of some our of all-time favorite GLCO styles. Such as Ultra thin Kinney Metal. Or the “Hampton Combo”, an adaptation of the classic Hampton style, made using a combination of metal and acetate. Taking it a step further the Hampton Combo, is also available with Garrett Leight signature metal folding clip.

Without Further delay, checkout the collection below:

Hampton Combo is a metal and acetate version of their timeless Hampton style. It features metal details on the bridge and temples with enamel inlays to create a reinvented classic. It comes complete with Garrett Leight’s signature silver metal sunglass clip featuring “Soft Marine” flash mirrored lenses.

Shop Garrett Leight Hampton + Clip On, Available in:
Matte Whiskey Tortoise + Clip >>
Matte Black + Clip >>
Olive Tortoise Fade + Clip >>

 Also Available without a Clip >>

Garrett Leight McKinley is a mid-century inspired frame with classic proportions. It is given a modern feel by pairing subdued frame colors with complimentary tinted semi-flat glass lenses.

 Shop Garrett Leight Mckinley Sunglasses, Available in:
Matte Black >>
Sandalwood Drift >>
Nude >>
Matte Bottle Glass Brown >>

 Shop Garrett Leight Mckinley Eyeglasses, Available in:
Sandalwood Drift >>
Matte Whiskey Tortoise >>
Nude >>
Matte Bottle Glass Brown >>

Kinney M is a metal version of one of their most popular acetate styles, a minimalist frame fabricated from a 1mm thick sheet of stainless steel.

Shop Kinney M – Black Glass Sunglasses >>

Cloy remixes the iconic round shape of the Wilson, adding an intricately detailed bridge inspired by Southwestern motifs.

 Shop Garrett Leight Cloy Eyeglasses, Available in:
Silver >>
Gold >>

 Shop Garrett Leight Wilson Eyeglasses, New Colors:
Grey Marble >>
Burgundy Marble >>

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New Garrett Leight frames have just landed at Eyegoodies door! Part of the Pre-Fall collection, these will have no trouble holding you over until the fall/holiday collection in the coming weeks.

The range features fan-favorite Garrett Leight styles with a more contemporary edge. The Wilson eyeglass gets fitted with new Blaze mirrored clip-on lenses and the Grant gets soft mirrored clip-on lens options. However the highlight for us would have to be the new “Wilson Sun Shield”. Featuring striking acetate side-shields, there is just so much well-executed and seamless detail throughout the entire frame.

Without further delay, checkout the new additions below:

The Wilson Sun Shield is a flawless take on an old-school design. It features authentic acetate Windsor rims, detailed metal filigree, mixed antiqued metal, and thin acetate side-shields contoured around the outside rims.
Additionally it features flat zero-base lenses.

Shop Garrett Leight Wilson Sun Shield sunglasses in Matte Bourbon Tortoise >>

New clip-on lens options for the Wilson eyeglass: Black Blaze mirror clip and Peach Blaze mirror clip.

Shop Garrett Leight Wilson Clip-On, Available in:
Matte Black with Black Blaze Mirror Clip >>
Bourbon Tortoise with Peach Blaze Mirror Clip >>

Shop Garrett Leight Grant – Bourbon Tortoise + Soft Marine Mirror Clip >>

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Give me “LIBERTY” …
Garrett Leight California Optical introduces a new limited edition sunglass in concert with esteemed American designer Mark McNairy, we present the “Liberty”.

Structural, yet airy, light, and soft, the Liberty balances several elements with ease, resulting in a frame like no other.
It features a semi-hexagonal front and temples made entirely of stainless steel, paired with titanium nose-pads, and finished with beautiful gradient colored lenses. Your choice of silver metal with cool blue gradient lenses, or gold with soft pink gradient.

The frame comes complete with a special edition case and packaging to commemorate the collaboration.

check it out:

Shop Garrett Leight X Mark McNairy, Liberty Sunglasses, Available in:
Silver / Blue Gradient >>
Gold / Pink Gradient

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Celebrating five years of laid back California cool designs, Garrett Leight releases his Spring Summer 2016 collection.
This special anniversary season pushes the boundaries in both innovation and design, a culmination of not only everything that came before, but also looks beyond.

Fans of the brand will notice new takes on familiar designs. Such as the Wilson and the Brooks eyeglasses which now sport foldable metal clip-on lenses, rightfully joining Hampton, Kinney, and Milwood. There is also a host of completely new sunglasses and optical frames introduced into the line-up.

Some of our favorites include, the Cordova with leather wrapped rims, and the Paloma which features inverse Windsor rims. As well as the Warren, clean, well-proportioned, and universally flattering.  The lens highlight has to be the matte mirrors on the new Grayson.

This is definitely the most technical collection to date: leather wrapped metal, detailed metal filigree, multi-tone acetates, inverted Windsor rims, layered and matte mirror lenses, to name a few of the highlights. Of course all this while maintaining the signature classic aesthetic we loved 5 years ago, and we  have only grown more fond of today. Check out all the latest additions below.

The Collection:

The Cordova is a material exploration featuring round rims wrapped in leather and a sculptural polished metal bridge with architectural styling. It is offered here in navy leather, silver metal, and indigo tortoise temple tips, paired with “Denim Layered Mirror” lenses.

Shop Garrett Leight Warren sunglasses  | Colors Available:
Navy Leather / Silver >>

Quintessential Garrett Leight. A clean unisex frame with classic proportions.  It features thick acetate and metal plaques lending a vintage vibe, balanced with colorways that are decidedly contemporary. Additionally its riveted 5-barrell hinges offer strength and durability.  The Warren is offered as both as sunglass and optical frame.

 Shop Garrett Leight Warren sunglasses  | Colors Available:
Matte Honey Amber Tortoise >>
Champagne >>
Matte Black >>
Whiskey Tortoise >>

 Shop Garrett Leight Warren eyeglasses  | Colors Available:
Matte Black >>
Whiskey Tortoise >>
Champagne >>
Matte Demi Blonde >>

The only thing missing from the ageless Wilson was a way to bridge the gap between optical and sun. The elegant pairing of antique gold with G15 green lenses accentuates each of the tortoise options with style.

Shop Garrett Leight Wilson eyeglasses + Clip  | Colors Available:
Matte Black / Matte Spotted Tortoise >>
Bourbon Tortoise / Matte Spotted Tortoise >>

This 5-year anniversary edition of the Brooks adds another layer of versatility with the addition of Garrett Leight’s signature metal foldable sunglass clip with silver mirror lenses. Additionally “5 Years Hommies” is engraved on the inner temple tip to commemorate the special edition.

 Shop Garrett Leight Brooks eyeglasses + Clip  | Colors Available:
Matte Grey >>

“Inspired by the dark and dreamy world of Chris von Wangenheim’s fashion photography”.  Each metal frame features an inverted Windsor rim to create ornate pairings of pattern and color.

 Shop Garrett Leight Paloma sunglasses  | Colors Available:
Leopard / Gold >>
Matte White / Silver >>

The Grayson sports a distinctly shaped, higher-set keyhole bridge. Squared contours lend a stylized look for everyday wear.  Well suited for medium to larger size faces.

Shop Garrett Leight Grayson sunglasses  | Colors Available:
Champagne >>
Matte Honey Amber Tortoise >>
Matte Espresso >>
Matte Grey >>

Grant is a combination acetate and metal frame that is lightweight and has a squared-off shape. It features Italian Windsor rims, detailed metal filigree, as well adjustable nose pads offering a finely tuned fit. The Grant lends itself perfectly for medium to larger sized faces. Available both as a sunglass and optical frame.

 Shop Garrett Leight Grant sunglasses  | Colors Available:
Bourbon Tortoise / Dark Tortoise >>
Amber Tortoise / Honey Blonde >>

Shop Garrett Leight Grant eyeglasses  | Colors Available:
Bourbon Tortoise / Dark Tortoise >>
Matte Black / Black Mosaic Tortoise >>
Amber Tortoise / Honey Blonde >>

Cabrillo’s slightly oversized eye shape and refined contours make an understated impact, with unique matte acetate colorways.

 Shop Garrett Leight Cabrillo eyeglasses  | Colors Available:
Matte Fawn Tortoise >>
Matte Brandy Tortoise >>

Previously introduced as a sunglass, now as an optical fame.
Wilson M is a minimalist, yet highly refined and sophisticated eyeglass. It features laser etched filigree detailing along the eye wire and end pieces, acetate accented temples, and silicone nose pads for comfort and a finely tailored fit.

 Shop Garrett Leight Wilson M eyeglasses  | Colors Available:
Brushed Silver >>
Gold >>

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Coming off the success of their previous pairing, Garrett Leight California Optical and esteemed American designer Mark Mcnairy are back with a new limited edition collaborative frame for Spring/Summer 2015.

Available as both a sunglass and eyeglass, the “Pinehurst” is a classic unisex round shape. Distinctive features include inlaid metal surrounding each lens, as well as a metal bridge with filigree detailing to lend a vintage touch. Additionally it features 5-barrell hinges for strength and durability.

Garrett Leight describes the design as:
“Reminiscent of 1980’s England, but meshed with a modern New York sensibility”.

Some cool subtle touches include: “Veni Vidi Vici” (Latin for: I came,I saw, I conquered”) on the inner left temple. As well as McNairy’s signature “TCMB”(Taking Care of Mother #&@%-ing Business) on the inner temple tip and behind the bridge.

It is available in three unique colorways: Storm, Demi Tortoise, and Navy. Also worth noting, each frame comes complete with a special edition box, hard clam case, and carrying pouch to commemorate the collaboration.

Check it out below:

Shop Garrett Leight X Mark Mcnairy, Pinehurst Sunglasses  | Colors Available:
Storm >>
Navy >>

Shop Garrett Leight X Mark Mcnairy, Pinehurst Eyeglasses  | Colors Available:
Demi Tortoise >>
Storm >>
Navy >>

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Garrett Leight California Optical’s Spring/Summer collection is inspired by timeless getaways, and the colors of that serene oasis we all want to escape to. Clean, classic, and comfortable frames shine in a well balanced mix of rich, soft, and vibrant hues.  Colors such as, “Whiskey Tortoise”, “Leight Beige” reminiscent of the soft sand, and “Pink Blush” a vision of cotton candy.

The collection is an assortment of refined and technical designs that maintain a beautiful simplicity. Foldable frames, sunglass clips, layered mirrored lenses, and detailed filigree, are just a few of the notable features throughout. Fan favorites such as the Kinney, Milwood, Wilson, return this season completely reimagined. However for us, one of the highlights would have to be the new “Van Buren” sunglass, which adds to its cool factor by neatly collapsing down for easy transport and storage. Checkout all the new additions below…

The collection:

Stripped down to its bare essentials, this progressive light weight GLCO design features antique inspired perfectly flat lenses (aka zerobase), etched detailing, and a foldable frame for added utility.

Shop Garrett Leight Van Buren Sunglasses  | Colors Available:
Silver >>
Brushed Gold >>

A new version of the staple Wilson style. The Wilson M (metal) is a minimalist, yet highly refined and sophisticated sunglass.  It features detailed filigree along the eye wire and end pieces and Japanese layered mirror lenses done in beautiful surreal colors: “Magenta” and “Dodger” Blue.

Shop Garrett Leight Wilson M Sunglasses  | Colors Available:
Rose Gold w/ Magenta Layered Mirror >>
Silver w/ Dodger Layered Mirror >>

The Kinney is given some extra flavor with the addition of acetate windsor rims to the Kinney Clip. This sytle still holds the same functionality of the metal folding clip, but now with the ability to create interesting color combinations, such as the “Whiskey Tortoise” frame with Matte Black clip on or the “Leight Beige” frame with “Dark Golden Tortoise” clip on featured below.

Shop Garrett Leight Kinney Eyeglass +  Clip W  | Colors Available:
Whiskey Tortoise >>
Leight Beige >>

The new tone on tone colorway of “Pink Blush” with a matching “Pink Blush” clip that has pastel pink mirrored lenses.

Shop Garrett Leight Hampton Eyeglass +  Clip | New Color Available:
Pink Blush >>

The Milwood eyeglass in Brandy Tortoise paired with “Pastel Blue Mirror” clip-on lenses inspired by the lush and vibrant colors of an oasis.

Shop Garrett Leight Milwood Eyeglass +  Clip | New Color Available:
Brandy Tortoise + Pastel Blue Mirror Clip >>

Considered the patriarch of the GLCO family, the Brooks gets two new colorways. The vintage inspired “Whiskey Tortoise” with green polarized lenses, as well as “Matte Espresso” with gold layered mirror lenses.

 Shop Garrett Leight Brooks Sunglasses  | New Colors Available:
Whiskey Tortoise w/ Green Polarized >>
Matte Espresso w/ Gold Layered Mirror >>

An unexpected, yet perfectly complimentary colorway: Pink Blush paired with Pure Blue glass lenses.

Shop Garrett Leight Hampton Sunglasses  | New Color Available:
Pink Blush >>

For those that asked for it, the popular Milwood sunglass is now available in a larger size, as well as a new Pink Crystal with Magenta Layered mirror lenses.

 Shop Garrett Leight Milwood Sunglasses  | New Color Available:
Pink Crystal w/ Magenta Layered Mirror >>

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