Striking a balance between the past and the future, South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster pushes boundaries with its experimental yet luxurious collection of sunglasses. Founded in 2011 by former curator Hankook Kim, the brand’s conceptual collections demonstrate an ambition to push boundaries and artistry. Through various avant-garde collaborations, including the most recent Gentle Monster X Marine Serre capsule collection, the label is able to bring a futuristic twist to classic silhouettes.