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<strong>GLCO | Designer Garrett Leight Visits Japan for Interview!</strong> "The concept is 'California lifestyle.' It's about enjoying surfing, relaxing on the beach, a free lifestyle. California is that kind of place. It's different from surf culture, even when talking about surfing. I think you can feel the unique California vibe if you look at our catalogs or image movies."

<strong>GLCO | Designer Garrett Leight Visits Japan for Interview!</strong> "This collection is inspired by resorts. Think of the ocean, sunshine, vintage cars... During resort season, people travel, right? These are sunglasses for that."

<strong>GLCO | Designer Garrett Leight Visits Japan for Interview!</strong> "Since the theme is resort, I focused on bright colors. The gradients, in particular, feel very season-appropriate. They're transparent and beautiful, giving a light and fresh impression. While classical colors are usually my main focus, I like to add pops of color sometimes. The designs are classic, but I want them to have fun colors, not be too serious."

<strong>GLCO | Designer Garrett Leight Visits Japan for Interview!</strong> "The slimness of the temples might be a big difference compared to other brands' classic eyewear. They're not too classic; they're light and easy to wear. I think they're much more casual than thick, overtly classic styles."

<strong>GLCO | Designer Garrett Leight Visits Japan for Interview!</strong> "I believe classic designs are timeless and can be cherished for a long time, regardless of trends. I think my father's inspiration plays a big role in this. Oliver Peoples often features classic designs."

<strong>GLCO | Designer Garrett Leight Visits Japan for Interview!</strong> This is the model Garrett Leight likes most from this season's collection. He was wearing the same model today. It's a distinctive shape that accentuates the wearer's character.

<strong>GLCO | Designer Garrett Leight Visits Japan for Interview!</strong> "I've seen my father's passion for design firsthand, and I deeply respect it. Every season, I get excited about designing. It's wonderful."

<strong>GLCO | Designer Garrett Leight Visits Japan for Interview!</strong> "I asked the designer who created the Oliver Peoples shop 20 years ago to design our store. He also lives in Venice Beach."

<strong>GLCO | Designer Garrett Leight Visits Japan for Interview!</strong> "We opened a shop in Venice Beach because there wasn't a shop like it, and there weren't any eyewear brands with price points that young people could comfortably afford. Beyond the excellent design, I want to propose a lifestyle through eyewear."

<strong>GLCO | Designer Garrett Leight Visits Japan for Interview!</strong> "There are palm trees lining the street in front of the shop, with motorcycles and beach cruisers parked there. The sky turns purple at sunset; that's 'California' for you."

<strong>GLCO | Designer Garrett Leight Visits Japan for Interview!</strong> The spherical object displayed in front of the store is his favorite. He likes 'circles,' partly because of the 'circle of life.' The temples of the eyewear also feature circular details.

<strong>GLCO | Designer Garrett Leight Visits Japan for Interview!</strong> "The atmosphere here is completely different from the East Coast, even within the same country. There's no hustle and bustle like in New York; it's about living leisurely with vast land, the ocean, and the sun. That's the 'California lifestyle.'"

<strong>GLCO | GLCO</strong> 2012 RESORT Collection Catalog

<strong>GLCO | GLCO</strong> 2012 RESORT Collection Catalog

<strong>GLCO | GLCO</strong> 2012 RESORT Collection Catalog

<strong>GLCO | GLCO</strong> 2012 RESORT Collection Catalog

<strong>GLCO | GLCO</strong> 2012 RESORT Collection Catalog

<strong>GLCO | GLCO</strong> 2012 RESORT Collection Catalog

<strong>GLCO | GLCO</strong> 2012 RESORT Collection Catalog

<strong>GLCO | GLCO</strong> 2012 RESORT Collection Catalog

<strong>GLCO | GLCO</strong> 2012 RESORT Collection Catalog

<strong>GLCO | GLCO</strong> 2012 RESORT Collection Catalog

<strong>GLCO | GLCO</strong> 2012 RESORT Collection Catalog

<strong>GLCO | GLCO</strong> 2012 RESORT Collection Catalog

GLCO: Interview with Designer Garrett Leight of the Noteworthy Eyewear Brand GLCO

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