In the last couple of days, a trailblazing collaboration has been announced between French luxury brand Mugler and South Korea’s Gentle Monster, introducing a unique collection of eyewear. Drawing inspiration from Thierry Mugler’s iconic Les Insectes collection from Spring 1997, this partnership features two distinct eyeglass frames, Spiral 01 and Spiral 02, along with a striking, light-up conceptual headpiece.
Spiral 01 has a bold, geometric shape with spike-like extensions, mirroring the original designs from the insect-themed haute couture collection. This model, consisting of a smooth, curved single-piece lens that extends across the entire front, will be available in three different colorways – classic black, metallic frame with a lens in a lavender hue and a clear frame version with a gradient lens.
On a subtler note, Spiral 02 captures Mugler’s avant-garde essence through a sleek, wraparound design highlighted by embossed lines similar to those on Mugler’s top-selling leggings and a chrome logo on the temples. This model comes in three color combinations as well – black, metallic and blue.
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Accompanying the launch is a campaign featuring models Colin Jones and Georgia Palmer. This exclusive eyewear collection will be available through Mugler and Gentle Monster’s online and physical stores, as well as selected global retailers, starting from July 18th. Celebratory events are also set to take place in Seoul and Shanghai, marking the collection’s debut.
Take a closer look at all the models in the Gallery below:
cmon! these are a total gimmick, I saw these gentle monster glasses in person…. they are useless against the sun