The Gentle Monster brand was established by Hankook Kim in South Korea in 2011. The brand focuses on designing and producing high-end glasses and sunglasses, as Kim discovered that most eyewear had been fashioned to fit a Western facial structure. As such, he saw a gap in the market and began to design eyewear for the Korean demographic. Gentle Monster takes pride in producing every item with premium metals like chrome and titanium, and offers repair services and customization for each pair of glasses.
The Gentle Monster brand has quickly gained popularity after just over a decade in business thanks to its unique designs and focus on customization for customers. The Gentle Monster Briolette 02 Sunglasses Silver/Clear, for example, are a pair of sunglasses with jewels above the lenses and on the temples. They have no lens frame, allowing the jeweled accessories to stand out. You can also find more classic designs, though, like the Gentle Monster Maison Margiela Square Sunglasses Black MM007 01. This pair of glasses has a classic black colorway with thick frames. The brand has also collaborated with other brands to create accessories such as keychains.
The Gentle Monster produces highly coveted eyewear, but of course, you will need to pair your glasses with other quality apparel. Check out our Kith apparel collection to find t-shirts or jackets to pair with your luxury eyewear.
