Maison Margiela and Gentle Monster unveil their fourth eyewear collaboration, exploring the concept of deconstruction through the transformation of familiar shapes and structures. The collection spans sunglasses and optical frames, defined by distorted silhouettes, exaggerated volumes and details that evoke an unfinished construction process. Alongside more enveloping shapes, slim profiles wrapped in leather create a Second Skin effect. The Maison’s signature four white stitches feature on every temple, while selected styles introduce seemingly suspended stitching along the frame’s perimeter.
The project is accompanied by a short film by photographer and artist Alex Prager, following a protagonist through an ever-changing urban landscape and presenting the different silhouettes through a sequence of characters. To mark the launch, eight international cities hosted immersive pop-ups defined by an irregular, unfinished architectural aesthetic. In Seoul, Gentle Monster’s hometown, the collaboration was unveiled through a live performance at Layer41 Studio, conceived by choreographer Damien Jalet and artist Ian McMahon.
