GENTLE MONSTER
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4mo ago
I’ve wanted a pair of Gentle Monster glasses for a hot minute and a few months ago that wish quietly came true. This pair lands somewhere between my Ray-Ban Wayfarers and a cheap-ish & Other Stories find - they're super cool. I’m still holding out for a visit to one of their iconic stores, but until then, these will more than do.
10/10 for their sunglasses. I have a pair with the grey finish and its stunning <3 They really know how to design for Asian and/or folks with smaller faces— with an option to opt for the larger frame size. The size of the lenses are also great—not too big nor too small— so great for blocking sun rays on cheeks.
South Korean designed high end sunglasses. They are popular amongst Asians because the design is made for our low nose bridges! I can finally invest in a pair of high quality sunglasses that look chic, sleek, and stylish without them sliding off my face. I went in store in LA to check them out and the store itself is a work of ART. Every store has its own is really cool sculptural pieces on display as you browse their futuristic and chic frames. Love how they go above and beyond to represent the brand. I paid $300 for my pair. The price is high but it’s not as steep as classic designer brands, and they do sick collaborations with kpop stars like Jennie from Blackpink, and designers like Maison Margiela. I’m very happy with mine.
The good: fashionable South Korean brand that offers spectacles of the sunglasses and eyeglass variety. Unique vision, amazing storytelling, great partnerships and in store experience. A brand with opportunity. The bad: Are you there, optician? It’s me, a progressive lens user. This brand only offers single vision RXs on their lenses. If you wear progressives, this brand is not for you. With a slightly above average price point, you would think this brand would want to capture the fashionable prescription market as well. I’m a person who doesn’t mind paying extra for a pair of glasses that makes my face slay. Let me in!!! Gentle monster’s website suggests to buy a pair and send them to an external optician. But this means if there is an issue with the glasses, you cannot get them repaired for free. Wow!!! One more thing - unsure if this is an in store “everyone tries these on” issue, but the metal frames feel a bit flimsy and open on their own. Maybe tighten the hinge tension a bit.
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