Sun-Kissed Styles: The Top 5 Garrett Leight Sunglasses for Summer
The right pair of sunglasses can transform your summer look, helping you feel confident and ready to celebrate the warmer months in style. Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) has earned a cult following for its effortlessly cool, Venice Beach-inspired aesthetic and exceptional craftsmanship. The brand’s frames blend laid-back California style with premium materials, offering a durable yet chic option for those who value quality and sustainability. Here are five unmissable Garrett Leight sunglasses for summer 2026.
1. Wilson M Sun
The Wilson M Sun is a metal variation of the brand’s iconic sunglasses, the Wilson Sun. Seen perched on the noses of celebrities like Jay-Z, this frame has a distinctive round shape and comes in a selection of metal tones. Lens colours range from Pure Coffee and Blue Smoke to Pure Green and Pure Rosewood, ensuring there’s a shade to suit any ensemble and preference. Offering 100% UV protection and with a hand-finished quality that’s sure to turn heads, the Wilson M Sun eyewear is as practical as it is stylish, radiating a vintage-meets-modern vibe.
2. Brooks Sun
For those who prefer a bold, structured frame, the Brooks Sun offers a classic square shape in rich acetate colours. One of GLCO’s original pieces, these shades have custom, semi-flat mineral glass lenses, UV protection and AR coating, offering an effortlessly unique and chic appeal. The Brooks Sun is perfect for everyday use during the summer months, completing both casual and polished looks.
3. Gilbert Sun
With its softly angular silhouette inspired by 1950s fashion, the Gilbert Sun offers a versatile unisex fit that flatters a wide range of face shapes. Its signature semi‑flat lenses provide excellent clarity and UV protection, making it ideal for bright summer days. True to Garrett Leight’s design philosophy, the frame balances understated elegance with everyday wearability, making it a standout choice for anyone seeking high-quality shades.
4. Kinney Sun
As one of Garrett Leight’s most iconic and recognisable frames, the Kinney Sun offers an enduring style with balanced proportions suited to fit and flatter men and women alike. Its square frame is softened by smooth curves, while a range of frame colours makes it simple to find the perfect hue to complement your skin tone.
5. Clune Sun
With a pair of Clune Sun sunglasses on stand-by, you can feel relaxed, stylish and quietly confident - just like the frames themselves. With a striking blend of vintage inspiration and contemporary cool, Clune Sun is a go-to frame, whether you’re enjoying a summer barbecue or heading to the beach with friends. A classic P3 shape combines with lightweight construction for daylong wearability, and modern colourways create an effortlessly chic aesthetic.
If you want to elevate your look this summer, check out the wide range of Garrett Leight men’s sunglasses and Garrett Leight women's sunglasses available at The Eye Establishment. Our opticians will help you find the right frames to suit your face shape, skin tone and style, as well as matching them to your prescription if necessary. Browse our collection online or in store today.