Gentle Monster Brings 16 Smart Eyewear Designs to New York
Gentle Monster’s Manhattan preview runs through November 23 by reservation. Its Gemini-powered eyewear starts at $449 in the US and launches December 10.
Gentle Monster is showing its Intelligent Eyewear collection at 23 Wall Street in Manhattan from November 13 to 23, New York time. The public preview is open by reservation and follows an invitation-only event at the same address on November 10. Two optical frame shapes and four sunglass shapes form the basis for 16 combinations of lenses and colors. The US and South Korean online stores have opened pre-orders ahead of the December 10 launch in those markets.
How do you book the New York preview?
Choose “Reserve NYC Preview” on the Gentle Monster US website to see open dates and times. The eyewear is displayed among large-scale installations. Four sculpted faces hang inside clear spheres in front of a white curtain. Elsewhere, a large screen shows a face beneath exposed cables and ceiling fixtures. The changes in scale and light guide the eye across the room, while the enlarged faces draw attention back to how frames sit on a face.
A large screen and exposed cables form part of the New York preview installation.
Booking a visit and pre-ordering eyewear are handled on separate pages. November 13 is the first public preview date, with retail sales in the US and South Korea starting in December. The online collection is organized into optical frames and sunglasses, with black as the main color alongside gray, pink, dark red and yellow options.
How does Gemini work, and how long does the battery last?
Gentle Monster developed the glasses with Google and Samsung. A tap on the side of the frame or a voice command can activate Gemini. Google’s examples include asking about an object in view, translating, navigating and checking calendar availability while looking at an event poster. The glasses support certain Android phones and iPhones, with available features depending on the device and setup. Check the official compatibility list before ordering.
The brand lists a weight of about 41 grams and up to nine hours per charge in mixed use. With recharging from a fully charged case, the rating rises to up to 72 hours. The mixed-use estimate covers Gemini conversations, music playback, video recording, messages and notifications. People who plan to record often or use voice features for long stretches can use the estimate to plan when to bring the case.
What do the glasses cost, and where are pre-orders open?
Clear-lens models start at $449 in the US. In South Korea prices range from KRW 650,000 to 700,000 including tax. The first US pre-order window runs November 12 to 15, with individual product listings showing whether an order or availability alert is offered. Pre-orders are open through the US and South Korean stores, with a Taiwan launch date still to come. To price a specific pair, compare the frame with the clear or tinted lenses you plan to wear.
