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Garrett Leight California Optical names new president

Los Angeles-based eyewear lifestyle brand Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) has named Barney Waters as its new president to lead the next stage of the company’s global expansion. Waters joins GLCO from the American sneaker brand K-Swiss, where he has served as the brand’s president since 2016. He was also previously vice president of...

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Garrett Leight California Optical receives investment from The Untitled Group

Los Angeles-based eyewear lifestyle brand Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) has announced a strategic investment from The Untitled Group to drive global direct to consumer growth. The Untitled Group has invested 20 million US dollars into GLCO in exchange for a majority share of the company, explained the eyewear brand while adding that...

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Rimowa launches first-ever eyewear collaboration

Luggage label Rimowa has unveiled a beach-inspired collaboration with indie eyewear brand Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) for a special edition collection. The collaboration has been built on what the brand’s call a “shared passion for craftsmanship and expertise” and marks Rimowa’s first-ever eyewear collaboration, and takes...