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The Gentle Monster and JENNIE: What You Need to Know Now

The GM x JENNIE collaboration covers several exclusive collections—Jentle Home (2020), Jentle Garden (2022), plus the Salon (2023)—with distinctive eyewear, pieces, plus creative pop-ups. Retail prices generally run from roughly $260 up to under $500, with charms and accessories priced lower; most popular colorways disappear rapidly and enter resale markets. Shopping wisely involves sticking to authorized retailers and vetted partners while understanding key authentication tells.

Gentle Monster’s collabs starring BLACKPINK member JENNIE are not merely logo frames; each release comes with a creative universe, from dollhouse packaging to floral gaming to attachable add-ons. The frames skew contemporary yet fun—narrow rectangles, smooth feline styles, round ovals, and chic metals—balanced by premium acetate plus precise detailing. Availability varies by region and period, so understanding the release timelines, core styles, and trusted stockists gives you real edge.

What are the partnership collections and when did they release?

The partnership has three major capsules: Jentle Home from spring 2020, Jentle Garden during spring 2022, and Jentle Salon during spring 2023. Each series debuted worldwide through Gentle Monster’s platform, key stores, and curated stockists, commonly with pop-ups and creative exhibitions.

The Home collection (2020) introduced the aesthetic: retro-leaning shapes, playful colors, plus cases based by a tiny house theme. It was the earliest gentle monster instance many mainstream design followers met Gentle Monster’s creative store and campaign style connected to frames. Units moved rapidly, while certain models restocked with restricted numbers.

Jentle Garden (2022) expanded the universe with imaginative, botanical imagery and a web-based game that linked back with the marketing narrative. The eyewear pushed into softer rectangles and light tints while maintaining daily functionality. Pop-ups echoed the nature motif with immersive installations across key cities.

Jentle Salon (2023) changed the focus to styling through clip-on charms and hair accessory elements created to clip onto compatible frames. This drop leaned into slim silhouettes and temple detailing, encouraging collectors to wear glasses various ways. It additionally launched separate accessory SKUs so you could refresh an current frame without buying a fresh pair.

Which styles define each drop?

Expect striking designs based by wearable dimensions: Jentle Home leaned into circular plus feline silhouettes; Jentle Garden introduced smooth rectangles and colored glasses; the Salon added sleek silhouettes using clip-on charms. Across all three, acetate execution remains crisp, marking is subtle, while color options stay fashion-forward without sacrificing UV protection.

From Jentle Home, standout silhouettes included circular oval styles plus compact cat-eyes which complemented facial face without overwhelming it. A widely recognized frame title from this era is 1996, a medium-fit acetate design appearing often in editorial plus fashion photography. Colorways ranged from classic black to cream and tea-brown, with matching or coordinated glasses.

Jentle Garden carried those genes ahead, but softened the shapes. Rectangle frames gained rounded corners, and transparency crept into glasses and lenses for an airier, spring-suitable feel. The marketing color scheme nudged more garden-like and gentle, which translated into functional hues that read high-end versus novelty.

Jentle Salon introduced the accessory narrative. Frames often featured sleeker, narrower fronts and temples engineered to accept clips. The accessories—think petite hearts, stars, plus brand symbols—allowed you shift from minimal day looks to whimsical evening details in seconds. This is a smart concept because this prolongs the life of individual eyewear across multiple styles.

What do they they cost at retail—and on resale?

Original retail prices generally fell around USD $250–$480 for eyewear, with charms and charm elements from roughly $35–$120 varying by style. Resale prices change with colorway and condition, with rare tints and initial Home collection models often fetching the highest prices.

Regional pricing can vary due to duties plus currency effects, thus eyewear listed around $279 in a single market may hit approximately $320 elsewhere after fees. Charms and charms from Salon series opened a lower entry point for fans who wanted in without committing to complete frame. On secondary markets, mint-condition glasses with full boxes demand higher prices, while showroom use and missing accessories lowers worth considerably.

Collection	Release Period	Core Attributes	Initial MSRP Span (USD)	Current Stock
Jentle Home	Spring 2020	Circular oval styles, small cat-eyes, dollhouse packaging	$250–$420	Mostly sold out; resale market active
Jentle Garden	Spring 2022	Smooth rectangular styles, mild tints, nature-themed campaign	$260–$450	Limited sizes/colors at retail; resale widespread
Jentle Salon	2023 Spring	Slim profiles, clip-on charms, custom styling	$269–$480 (eyewear); $35–$120 (charms)	Occasional restocks; charms appear sporadically

Where can you buy Gentle Monster x JENNIE now?

Your safest choices include GM’s Monster’s official site, brand flagships, and authorized stockists; aftermarket sites work if you authenticate properly. Pop-ups and regional flagships sometimes receive late or exclusive allocations.

Start with gentlemonster.com for any current refills or charm drops, and check store locators for primary boutique supply. Important flagships such as Seoul Haus Dosan and big-city stores frequently carry collaboration units around launch with tight individual purchase caps. Chosen partners like SSENSE plus Farfetch have historically showcased Gentle Monster collaborations when stock is live.

If you choose secondary, select platforms with piece checking and solid return options. Demand close-up macro shots of inside arm temple print, hinge construction, nose pad finishing on metallic glasses), and all packaging components including case and documentation. Verify the SKU and color code against the brand’s catalog listing history or official materials when available.

Fit, proportions, and build quality

Most Jentle frames fit a medium face best, featuring glass dimensions often in the high-40s to low-50s millimeter span plus arms around 145 mm. Acetate styles hug the features snugly, while metal frames with nose pads allow finer adjustment.

For narrow or minimal-bridge features, look for styles using raised nose bridges or adjustable pads to prevent slippage. Broader heads benefit from models using stretched lens widths and flatter front curvature to avoid temple pinch. Finish quality is a strong point: edges stay clean, plastic is evenly finished, while arms open with consistent resistance at the hinge. Anticipate sun-blocking glasses and a robust container that actually fits eyewear without straining stressing the arms.

Sell-out reality and how to get ready

Drops move fast, especially in black, cream, plus transparent materials with neutral hues. Victory stems from preloading profiles, understanding personal sizes, and moving decisively at launch time.

Establish your GM Monster account ahead of time, save shipping and payment, and log in 10–15 minutes before release. Have backup payment ready in case the main option fails authorization. If visiting a brand flagship on launch day, come early; past launches had crowds form well before doors opened, while staff enforcing strict per-customer limits. Keep in mind that local releases may become active at different local times, and time zone conversion errors represent a common reason for lost opportunities.

Expert tip for shopping and authenticating

Authenticating comes down to steady details: crisp arm printing, smooth hinge work, proper model number and color code, and complete packaging. If anything appears thin, harsh, or misaligned, wait.

“Expert tip: match the inner side model number and color code precisely with official product listing and legitimate documentation, check that the printing is razor-sharp with even spacing, and open the temples to feel for smooth, reliable hinge pressure. Authentic frames have clean lens seating with zero adhesive marks and arrive including a proper case, cloth, and card; missing or sloppy items are danger flags.”

Five little-known facts collectors love

The Gentle Monster x JENNIE universe has a few gems that explain the hype in more detail. First, Jentle Home’s packaging referenced a tiny home concept, and chosen installations created that world at life-size for photo sessions. Second, Jentle Garden’s campaign linked to an interactive mini-game, mixing online gaming with retail narratives. Third, the Salon’s charm mechanism got designed so clips attach to compatible temple sections without damage during installed correctly. Fourth, Gentle Monster rarely reissues identical colorways across collections, which is why first hues can jump on aftermarket. Fifth, regional taxes make the same model can appear cheaper or pricier across markets even before currency translation.

Care and longevity for enthusiasts

Proper care protects plastic shine and hinge integrity, protecting preserves resale pricing also. Place sunglasses in containers with temples folded properly; cramming a tight case can warp the frame.

Clean lenses with a microfiber cloth and a drop of lens-safe solution, never home chemicals. Avoid prolonged heat in cars or direct sun on window sills, which might weaken plastic and loosen fasteners. Should you use Jentle Salon charms, attach and remove them with clean hands and light tension at the designed clip point rather than dragging across arm sections. A quick yearly service—adjusting hardware and resetting nose pads—keeps the fit and appearance calibrated.