This is the U.S. based premium eyewear brand’s first international location.
Garrett Leight founded his eponymous brand in 2010 and ever since has been offering quality and stylish glasses and sunglasses for men and women. Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) has become synonymous for bringing a modern spin to classically tailored eyewear.
Having wanted to open an international location since the brand launched, Garrett Leight, commented: “Doing it in Canada felt like the best, most natural next step and Toronto always kind of reminded me of the ‘New York of Canada’. I’d visited a bunch of times and loved it. The city, the people, the vibe – it just felt GLCO would be well received.”
Located on Queen Street West, the new GLCO location is located in a neighbourhood hallmarked as an epicentre for local artisans and hipster hideouts. The store is among many popular shopping and eating destinations including the beloved eatery Terroni, art hotels The Drake and Gladstone, bespoke menswear brand, Sidney’s, as well as the vibrant Trinity Bellwoods Park.
