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In Conversation with Cult Eyewear Brand Gentle Monster

Apr 28, 2020 | 4 min read

Creating high-end experimental eyewear at a feasible price point, South Korean brand Gentle Monster has the answer to your summer shades dilemma. Offering ultra-modern designs that boast high fashion appeal, the frames are A-list approved with a cult supermodel following that includes Hailey Bieber and Kaia Gerber. Here, MOJEH talks to the brand’s Global Project Development Team to discuss the Middle Eastern market, the importance of individuality and how to stay ahead of the trend-driven curve.  

How does Gentle Monster appeal to the Middle East?

We certainly all know eyewear is very important to the Middle Eastern customer. Gentle Monster presents the largest selection of models per season and we can cover everyone’s taste and need. We believe Gentle Monster offers something that no other eyewear brand can: quality fashion eyewear with the best retail experience. 

The brand launched in 2011, but did when did it become a cult name in eyewear?

The brand’s popularity actually started to rapidly grow a few years ago. We definitely had a strong presence before that for our approach as an eyewear brand but has since took off to a whole new level with a global outreach and approach. I think people are more open to the idea of investing in different eyewear and we believe Gentle Monster stands out in the market. 

What was the inspiration behind the brand?

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What makes Gentle Monster so unique?
 
How important is individuality when it comes to designing?
What does your creative process look like?
 
How does the brand stay ahead in a digital market?
Tell us about your popular eyewear accessories?
 
What inspired the line — was there a particular muse in mind?
You’ve collaborated with labels such as Alexander Wang and Fendi, who would you like to work with next?
 
Gentle Monster eyewear is available at The Dubai Mall flagship store, via Farfetch or Gentlemonster.com