Garrett Leight California Optical celebrates five years with their SS16 collection. The brand took familiar shapes from past collections (Clare V., Mark McNairy) and explored new color combinations on some classics, mixing and matching matte finishes. The result is a collection that represents what the Souther California brand has accomplished. The Hampton and Brooks styles will even have “5 years, homies” stamped on the inner temple of their frames.
GLCO worked with new materials in this collection and collaborated with luxury accessories brand WANT Les Essentiels. For example, the Cordova frames are wrapped in leather and inspired by architecture. SS16 offers a variety of finishes, color combinations, and shapes. Founder Garrett Leight spoke of they’ve successfully collaborated with other companies and designers.
We’ve always had a profound respect for those who came before us. But what matters most is how we learned to adapt their vision to develop a design DNA that is uniquely our own. In a time when it’s more and more difficult to stand out, we’ve been able to make our own path.
SS16 is available starting tomorrow on garrettleight.com. Check out the gorgeous shoot below.
