Gentle Monster Unveils Its Newest Diplo Collab
Bridging the gap between the classic and the modern.
South Korean eyewear optical brand Gentle Monster has just released its newest collaboration with Grammy-winning artist, producer, and DJ, Diplo. Using the creative’s synergetic spirit, the label was able to bridge the gap between classic and modern in the design of its frames, which ultimately represent an extension of Diplo’s dynamic persona and style.
“I was stoked to collaborate with Gentle Monster and work creatively in a different way,” Diplo says. “I’m grateful they were down to push the envelope with me, and I love what we created. Hope you wear them everywhere.”
Bringing together elements of classic style with modern functionality and design, the Gentle Monster x Diplo line introduces two aviator-style frames: the LONE WOLF and THE CUB. Both styles are made with light wired premium titanium feature soft groove details, as well as detachable clips designed by Diplo in four eye-catching color iterations hand-picked by the artist himself. There is also a temple length customization feature — an innovative approach to eyewear design, courtesy of Gentle Monster. All pieces come with special eyewear cases that include a printed handwritten note and signature from Diplo.
This month, the collaboration premieres a 3D digital campaign SPACE COWBOY where the artist embarks on an adventure into space, wearing Gentle Monster sunglasses to save the Earth and humanity from an unidentified light source that is causing disorder.
The line is slated for an official drop on Tuesday, September 1 at Gentle Monster flagship stores and online. Check out the collection styles in the gallery below: