Gentle Monster and Maison Margiela have unveiled their fourth collaborative eyewear collection. The centerpiece concept is 'Deconstruction,' a design methodology that deliberately breaks down completed forms and recombines them to reveal new structures. Familiar eyewear shapes and structures are boldly dismantled and distorted, pushing beyond conventional frameworks. The collection transforms the act of wearing glasses into an encounter with wearable art.
The frames in the slides reveal daring silhouettes and warped proportions. A black frame wraps around the face with exaggerated volume and organic curves, while a tortoise-shell frame twists traditional shapes into unfamiliar balance. Each piece is a physical reinterpretation of both brands' identities. Lens color, frame thickness, temple angles—every element becomes a subject of experimentation.
Gentle Monster, launched in Seoul in 2011, has redefined eyewear as fashion objects. Maison Margiela, the Belgian house founded by Martin Margiela, builds its philosophy on deconstruction and anonymity. Since their first collection in 2021, the two brands have consistently questioned the function and form of eyewear. This fourth meeting expands the scope of that inquiry even further.
The collection is now available through Gentle Monster's official channels and Maison Margiela boutiques. Together, the two brands demonstrate that eyewear can move beyond protecting or decorating the face to become a medium that invites expanded thought. What do you see when the frame itself is deconstructed?
The frames in the slides reveal daring silhouettes and warped proportions. A black frame wraps around the face with exaggerated volume and organic curves, while a tortoise-shell frame twists traditional shapes into unfamiliar balance. Each piece is a physical reinterpretation of both brands' identities. Lens color, frame thickness, temple angles—every element becomes a subject of experimentation.
Gentle Monster, launched in Seoul in 2011, has redefined eyewear as fashion objects. Maison Margiela, the Belgian house founded by Martin Margiela, builds its philosophy on deconstruction and anonymity. Since their first collection in 2021, the two brands have consistently questioned the function and form of eyewear. This fourth meeting expands the scope of that inquiry even further.
The collection is now available through Gentle Monster's official channels and Maison Margiela boutiques. Together, the two brands demonstrate that eyewear can move beyond protecting or decorating the face to become a medium that invites expanded thought. What do you see when the frame itself is deconstructed?
FAQ
What is the concept behind Gentle Monster and Maison Margiela's fourth collaboration collection?
The core concept is 'Deconstruction.' The collection boldly dismantles and distorts familiar eyewear forms and structures, presenting designs that break away from convention and elevate eyewear to the status of artistic object.
When did Gentle Monster and Maison Margiela begin their collaboration?
The two brands launched their first collaborative collection in 2021. This marks their fourth partnership, each one continuing an experimental approach that questions the function and form of eyewear.
Where can I purchase the Gentle Monster × Maison Margiela collaboration collection?
The collection is available through Gentle Monster's official channels and at Maison Margiela boutiques. You can purchase it at both brands' authorized retail locations.
