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Ozzy Osbourne’s signature sunglasses were almost as defining as his music. His round frames, adopted in the Nineties (likely as a nod to John Lennon), became a pillar of Ozzy’s iconic uniform. Before his death in July, the Prince of Darkness teamed up with Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) to give fans a premium collection of classic Ozzy-style sunglasses.
Launching Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT, the Ozzy Osbourne x GLCO sunnies feature round titanium frames crafted in Japan, CR39 lenses, and titanium nose pads. Details include gothic filigree, a custom bridge, and a temple ball inscribed with Ozzy’s cross “O.” The titanium means they’re incredibly lightweight yet durable. The sunnies also arrive in a gothic metal collectors’ case that’s almost as cool as the shades inside.
The Ozzy Osbourne x GLCO sunglasses will be available on GarrettLeight.com and at GLCO locations in four colorways, priced at $550 each.
Ozzy Osbourne x GLCO
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Colors: Platinum/Semi-Flat Indigo, Antique Gold/Semi-Flat Garnet, Pewter/Semi-Flat Grape, and Obsidian/Semi-Flat Dark Grey
Price: $550
“Collaborating with Ozzy Osbourne is one of the most special projects I’ve ever taken on at GLCO. Ozzy was not only a creative genius, but a once-in-a-generation original whose style was as iconic as his music,” GLCO founder Garrett Leight tells Rolling Stone. “His eyewear wasn’t just an accessory — it was a part of his identity, an extension of his personality, and a symbol of his originality. To be able to recreate a piece of Ozzy is an honor for me, because he inspired so many with not just his artistry, but also his humor, his kindness, and his love”.
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Because the collection was created in close collaboration with Osbourne before his death on July 22, it has since shifted to be a fitting tribe to the Black Sabbath frontman. “This collection is our way of celebrating a true legend who defined what it means to live authentically. Cheers to the Prince of Darkness,” says Leight. “May his legacy live on for eternity.”
Ozzy Osbourne x GLCO comes just over a week after the posthumous release of Osbourne’s Last Rites, an autobiography detailing his last 15 years of his life. Pick up a copy on Amazon here and read it through a pair of the rocker’s GLCO sunglasses.
