Jesse James
The good folks over at RIMOWA are no strangers to collaborations. For the first time, they have paired up with eyewear brand Garrett Leight California Optical. The two have linked up for a new capsule collection inspired by the psychedelic art scene and surf culture of the California coast. The collaboration also coincides with the California brand’s 10th anniversary. The lineup serves as a celebration of the lifestyle of Venice Beach with a range of beach-inspired eyewear, accessories, and more. Along the way, we find a selection of six pairs of metal or acetate-framed sunglasses.
They arrive in sepia, green, blue, or black colorways, showcasing GLCO’s fresh perspective on tailored eyewear. The shades are created with cutting edge technology and finished with precise hand detailing. Each pair arrives in a co-branded, grooved box. Garrett Leight, founder, and CEO of GLCO, spoke about the shades. He stated: “Sunglasses are an important accessory for any traveler, so partnering with [RIMOWA] to create this experiential package for our consumers felt very organic.” Other standout selections include a bevy of beach-ready accessories.
Here we find a limited edition Essential Cabin Suitcase in white gloss and a beach towel featuring a surf and beach-inspired graphic. There is also a luggage tag printed with designs of GLCO’s sunglasses, a set of retro beach stickers, and some co-branded surf wax. Leight added, “Paying homage to our California heritage and the legendary eras that inspired this collaboration is a perfect way to celebrate our ten years in business.”
Take a closer look at this unique new collection in the images below and look for the capsule on RIMOWA and Garrett Leight’s websites on March 12th. In the meantime, keep it locked with The Culture Curators for more style and streetwear coming very soon.
Photos via RIMOWA
