Born in Venice. Crafted In Japan.
Garrett Leight California Optical was created in 2010 and is fueled by a group of young, passionate purveyors of eyewear, dedicated to creating classic designs by combining perfect craftsmanship with timeless aesthetics.
Founded in Venice Beach and designed at our 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 our Venice roots.
GLCO uses the most exclusive, highest quality materials from the best suppliers in the industry with hundreds of years of experience. Our cured acetates, ranging from deadstock to colorways exclusively designed and produced for GLCO, are sourced from the top acetate houses around the world.
Our lenses are made of mineral glass and scratch-resistant CR-39 plastic, with anti-reflective coating and other treatments such as layered mirrors for the best eye protection, clarity, and visual acuity.
All GLCO frames are now crafted in Japan, where a long-standing tradition of precision manufacturing and hand-finishing ensures exceptional durability, consistency, and attention to detail at every stage of production.