Garrett Leight

Garrett Leight was born in Los Angeles in 1984, immersed in the eyewear and fashion industries as the son of the Founder and Creative Director of Oliver Peoples. Garrett grew up playing competitive tennis and attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, graduating with a degree in Journalism. After college he worked at Oliver Peoples, observing firsthand the development of his father’s iconic designs and brand building techniques. In 2009, he opened his first eyewear concept store, A. Kinney Court, in Venice Beach, offering a curated assortment of hand-selected goods from his hometown. The store was the first of its kind, combining the knowledge and service of licensed opticians with the styling of a fashion boutique. Inspired by the unique atmosphere and creative characters of Venice and driven to find the perfect frames for his customers, Garrett founded Garrett Leight California Optical and released his first eyewear collection in 2010. Dedicated to creating the highest quality designs handmade with the finest materials and craftsmanship, GLCO brings a fresh perspective to classically tailored frames by blending old and new, the iconic and the innovative.

Garrett Leight California Optical is born out of and continually inspired by the natural beauty of California and the dynamic people and cultures of Los Angeles. Proud to work with a diverse crew of local and international artists, writers, filmmakers, photographers and influencers to create original content and share a unique voice in print, in film and online. The brand’s design language is influenced by the classic looks and fashions of California infused with material and stylistic innovations, a fresh and youthful aesthetic, and a clean and modern visual identity.

Founded in Venice Beach and designed at the brand's studio in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, GLCO is influenced and inspired by the people, places, and stories of California. Each design incorporates the easy-going philosophy of California culture and is stamped with VC/CA 90291 as a reminder of its Venice roots.