This week at Gentle Monster in Los Angeles, the brand is welcoming visitors to a special pop-up video lounge created in partnership with Daata. There for Summit LA19, guests can explore the brand’s latest collection and be a part of a unique shopping experience. Whitewaller spoke with David Kim of Gentle Monster to hear more about the space and what he enjoys about the city.
WHITEWALLER: For Summit LA, you’ve partnered with the organization and Daata. What can visitors expect from the pop-up video lounge?
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DAVID KIM: We’re immersing video art within an art atmosphere, bringing media and installation into one memorable and inspiring experience.
WW: How would you describe the design of Gentle Monster’s store in LA?
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DK: Every Gentle Monster store is designed as a unique experience, where product is placed between and within the artwork to be part of the holistic experience.
WW: What was the inspiration behind Gentle Monster’s latest collection?
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DK: For 2019, Gentle Monster presented a future world of evolution and environmental change. Space and evolution was a huge inspiration to all of this year.
WW: What’s special about Downtown L.A. to you?
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DK: As a brand, relatively new to the western world, we were captivated by the potential and the city’s plans for the evolving neighborhood. Experiencing the people and culture of DTLA, the potential on top of what is has already achieved, it is our pleasure to be able to be part of what we feel will be a huge milestone for the entire city and state, was an amazing opportunity.
