Maison Margiela X Gentle Monster: When Classic Meets Futuristic in the Latest Eyewear Collection

Maison Margiela and Gentle Monster continue their avant-garde vision with the third chapter of their creative eyewear collaboration…

Launching on March 6, 2025, this new collection explores the boundaries between classic and futuristic, blending craftsmanship with digital aesthetics. The collection features 20 eyewear models, including eight sunglasses and twelve optical designs, reinterpreting iconic silhouettes through a cyber-core aesthetic. Crafted with laser precision, these glasses redefine the relationship between the familiar and the unknown, merging architectural lines with robotic forms.

A Futuristic Vision of Eyewear Design

The most striking model, MM201, draws inspiration from Maison Margiela’s emblematic L’Incognito sunglasses from 2008, featuring a mask-like, frameless architectural silhouette in silver and green.

This futuristic language extends to MM202, a narrow, goggle-esque model available in black and silver acetate, while MM203 introduces a curved contour seamlessly connecting the lenses and temples.

The collection further experiments with classic oval silhouettes, sharpening edges for a robotic aesthetic.

MM204 and MM205 reinterpret glamorous eyewear with innovative variations.
MM206, MM207, and MM208 highlight iconic shapes through wide temples and sharp lines.

Lightweight Structures & Neo-Classical Forms

Three ultra-light structures stand out in the MM216, MM218, and MM220 models, featuring gold and silver frames with lenses in shades of blue, gray, and black.

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MM217 and MM219 introduce rimless glasses with gold or silver connectors.
MM209, MM210, MM211, and MM212 explore neo-classical silhouettes, translating them into futuristic eyewear with bold temple designs.

A Global Art-Driven Launch

To celebrate the collection’s debut, Maison Margiela and Gentle Monster are curating a series of artistic installations worldwide, featuring abstract sculptural forms and raw materials inspired by cyber-core aesthetics. The signature cable temples of the collection are integrated into the exhibition spaces, creating an immersive experience that transcends fashion.

Eyewear as a Visual and Technological Revolution

This collection is not just about eyewear—it is a visual and technological revolution in accessories, where Maison Margiela’s classic elegance collides with Gentle Monster’s avant-garde vision, creating timeless eyewear for the future.