History
The Californian eyewear brand Garrett Leight was founded in 2010 by Garrett Leight, the son of Larry Leight, founder of Oliver Peoples eyewear. Consequently, Garrett Leight benefits from over 30 years of experience in the eyewear industry. Inspired by his family heritage in the field, Garrett Leight created his own brand to offer superior quality eyewear, drawing on the experience provided by his father, Larry.
Brand Style
Garrett Leight is characterized by an elegant and timeless style, featuring classic shapes and refined details. The models are available in several sizes, with a variety of colors and materials.
The frame shapes are inspired by the 50s and 60s, classic designs revisited to match current trends in sober and elegant colors, such as black, tortoise, burgundy, olive, and many others.
The brand also offers limited collections, working with designers and artists to offer exclusive and original models. Discover the 2022 collaboration with Officine Générale directly in our two Ekla boutiques.
Materials
The brand uses high-quality materials to manufacture its eyewear, notably metal or (hypoallergenic) cellulose acetate. Garrett Leight is also committed to a sustainable approach with a collection made from bio-acetate . An eco-friendly material made from cotton and cellulose, which is lightweight, durable, and comfortable.
Who wears Garrett Leight?
Garrett Leight has successfully won over numerous celebrities who have been spotted wearing the brand's glasses. Matthew McConaughey wears one in the film "The Sea of Trees" (original title: "Sea of Trees"). You can see on this link that this is not Garrett's only cinematic experience. Marla Grayson wears the stunning Hampton (best seller) in "I Care a Lot". Bradley Cooper has also been seen many times with the Brooks model. Garrett is also popular among music artists, such as The Weeknd or Travis Scott. This is a guarantee of quality and good taste; these personalities have access to every eyewear brand and they chose Garrett Leight (like our opticians ). It also shows that the brand has managed to conquer a varied audience, ranging from fashion enthusiasts to the most demanding personalities.
Garrett Leight is a story of father to son, craftsmanship, and timeless designs that remain trendy... In short, you will have an ageless frame that you can wear in any circumstance! All these reasons make Garrett Leight a must-have at Ekla .
The optical and sunglass collections are available in our Ekla boutiques at 147 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, Paris 11 and at 84 rue d’Hauteville, Paris 10.