FootJoy Partners With Garrett Leight For New Limited Edition Premiere Series Sunglasses

Eyewear lifestyle brand Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) and iconic golf shoe brand FootJoyare partnering to create a limited series of sunglasses and footwear that bridges FootJoy’shigh performance golf wear with GLCO’s easy-going Southern California lifestyle.

Paired with the shoes is a unique colorway from the Spring Summer 22’ collection, ElkgroveSun. Inspired by Garrett Leight’s favorite golf legend Chi Chi Rodriguez and his inimitable style, GLCO x FootJoy Elkgrove Sun is an easy-going sunglass that features ’60s-inspired contoured temples, deep square lens, a larger and slightly oversized frame and a distinction browline. The frame has a matching Georgia Tortoise temple with a G15 lens and gold metal plating.

“As a huge fan of the sport and FootJoy’s cutting-edge craftsmanship, this partnership was a no-brainer” says Garrett Leight. ”I’m looking forward to blending the golf world with our laid-back and classic Southern California lifestyle. Our two brands share a commitment for comfort, style, and undisputed quality.” The complete collection will retail on footjoy.com, garrettleight.com, GLCO retail stores, and other select retailers.

In 2010 Garrett Leight launched Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO), inspired by his father – Founder and Creative Director of iconic eyewear brand, Oliver Peoples – and the culture and creativity of his Venice Beach hometown. Garrett set out to impact the industry for a new generation by creating a cult classic brand through one-of-a-kind experiences at retail, e-commerce, and wholesale.

The hyper-California brand aesthetic with classically tailored styling and premium high-end quality manufacturing has created a global community of loyal followers who wear the brand almost exclusively. By highlighting and featuring a collective of creative Los Angeles influencers from film, music, art, fashion and sport through original content and sharing that with the world, GLCO has established itself as a leader and set itself apart from its competitors by being authentic, original, and most importantly, aspirational.

The authentic and unmistakable brand DNA, unique family legacy story, exclusive distribution, celebrity clientele, and world-class PR means Garrett Leight California Optical is the cool-kid eyewear brand of the future.  Garrett’s goal is to continue the family legacy and pursuit of making the best eyewear in the world for the world's coolest consumers.

These are paired with a collection of classic Premiere Series golf shoes for men and women with custom tortoise accents that include FootJoy’spremium construction and high-quality materials and design. Three limited edition styles are available including two styles in men’s, Premiere Series Tarlowand Packard, and a stunning cap toe option for women.

The GLCO x FootJoyPackard is a featherlight, understated, and technically exquisite shoe inspired by the clean lines of modernist architecture.Acontemporary interpretation of the timeless saddle shoe design, and preferred by many of the world’s best golfers, the Packard features hand-selected Pittards of England soft full grain, waterproof leather uppers accentuated by a bold Tortoise print banded saddle.

Other features include full leather linings, a suede heel pocket, plush co-branded GLCO x FJ OrthoLite FitBedwith molded heel cup and the Versatrax+ outsole for Tour-proven traction and performance. The GLCO x FootJoyTarlowis a champion of rakish golf style preferred by golf trend-setters like Justin Thomas, Ian Poulter and Billy Horschel. Like the Packard, this artistic cap toe design features premium, hand-selected, full grain leather and luxurious calfskin details as well as the VersaTrax+ outsole configuration. However, the signature GLCO patent leather Tortoise print runs the length of the eye stay and pops on theheel counter to deliver a dramatic and elegant statement.

A similar but refined cap toe design is available for women. Minimalist and modernist, the GLCO x FootJoyWomen’s Premiere Series shoes deliver truly timeless styling linking generations of players seeking to wear iconic, classic golf footwear. The shoes feature beautifuland comfortable waterproof leather uppers, meticulous stitch details, a molded FitBedcreated specifically for women and the performance-oriented VersaTrax+ outsole. You’ll be the envy of your foursome with the incredible patent leather Tortoise print that dazzles across the top line of the shoe.