DESIGNERS
NATASHIA
Natashia creates innovative, artistic, and timeless evergreen collections for the modern individual who demands exceptionally finished pieces. A unique take on fashion, her creations build a bridge between innovation & functionality in a playful way. Always experimenting with new techniques, collaborations, & unexplored territory—Natashia defies industry norms every day with her two successful brands and fast-growing business. With a mind capable of simultaneously seeing the big picture and the tiniest of details, Natashia is a true industry leader. She draws inspiration from her British heritage, American lifestyle, and Japanese study of traditional artistry techniques. You can see these attributes in her attention to detail & refined craftsmanship, which have become a big part of the international name she has made for herself. Leading by custom designs that use high-quality materials and sustainable manufacturing practices, she demands a forward-facing impact that enriches her worldly community. Her namesake brand is a direct representation of her innate artistic vision, and the comfortable playfulness she brings to the world of traditional luxury.
MARINA LEIGHT
Growing up in the San Juan Islands, Marina was always surrounded by nature from a very young age. She started making clothing as a child, and the impact nature had on her was evident across all her creations. Along with growing up constantly on and off her family’s fishing boats in Alaska, the beauty and whimsy of nature is now embedded in the ethos of her brand—not just the designs. She sources biodegradable and repurposed materials as part of her effort to highlight, conserve, and give back to the earth in everything she does. Her extensive education also shaped her into a force in the industry: she received training under a Savile Row tailor and was subsequently invited to apprentice couture following her study at Accademia Koefia in Rome, Italy where she received an MA in Couture. Aside from the beloved Marina Leight Atelier, she also produces luxury men’s ready to wear under Marina Leight, and co-founded a fast-growing PR Showroom with Natashia Lunt. Marina is a child of the Earth at heart, a talented fashion designer, and a skillful, dynamic business leader.
Mr. Leight
A collaboration between father and son, Larry and Garrett Leight, Mr. Leight bridges multiple generations of design and craftsmanship to deliver superlative contemporary eyewear. Together, they are committed to creating uncommonly thoughtful, beautiful, and original designs that combine the classic and the new and reflect the spectrum of their immense eyewear knowledge and expertise.
Mr. Leight represents a perfect union of Larry Leight’s decades-long history working with the finest eyewear craftsmen in the world as the Founder and Creative Director of Oliver Peoples, and Garrett Leight’s entrepreneurial spirit and uncompromising contemporary vision in his own endeavor, Garrett Leight California Optical. For both Larry and Garrett, creating impeccable, iconic eyewear is a truly lifelong pursuit. Uniting aspects of classic eyewear design with a wide array of artistic, cultural, and subcultural references and experiences that have inspired Larry and Garrett throughout their lives, Mr. Leight tirelessly seeks out beauty, style, and interest wherever it can be found.
GLCO
Established in 2010, Garrett Leight California Optical is driven by a collective of youthful and passionate eyewear enthusiasts. Their dedication lies in crafting classic designs that seamlessly blend impeccable craftsmanship with timeless aesthetics. Situated in Venice Beach and operated from their studio in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, GLCO draws inspiration from the diverse culture of California – its people, its locales, and its narratives. Each design reflects the relaxed spirit of California living, marked with the emblem VC/CA 90291 as a tribute to their Venice origins.
Central to their philosophy is a commitment to ethical manufacturing and fair pricing, without compromising on quality. This principle underscores their pride in producing eyewear in China, ensuring that their products are manufactured under ethical conditions while remaining accessible to customers.
Madison Jewelinski
Madison started dancing at the age of 4 & had moved to LA after high school to pursue a professional dance career.
Living away from home & being on her own led her down a journey of self-discovery & it was during that time she realized her love for design.
“It was something I knew I had always been drawn to but never considered as a career path until then.
While I was still working as a dancer I took advantage of the opportunity to network with stylists on jobs/sets and would express my interest to them in learning about the fashion industry.”
That eventually led her to the opportunity to work with stylist Dianne Garcia. Madison was exposed to a world of clothing & designers.
“The experience of working for her was so exciting for me and got my mind spinning with my own design ideas. I eventually transitioned out of styling and enrolled in a design crash course / found in DTLA.
Now here we are!”
VADA
Named for the founder and creative director’s maternal grandmother, VADA a woman who needed no occasion to buy herself jewelry, VADA the brand is steeped in history, vision and personal style. VADA Fine jewelry began in 2013 in Austin, Texas. VADA Eyes, the brand’s instantly-iconic eyewear, launched in 2020 and represents the most forward-leaning elements in the VADA universe.