Gentle Monster Turns Toronto Retail Into Living Art

Gentle Monster just opened at Yorkdale Shopping Centre– will you be stopping by?

Bold, high-fashion brand, Gentle Monster, just marked an exciting milestone with the opening of its first Canadian flagship in Toronto. Located at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, the iconic space introduces Canadian shoppers to the brand’s futuristic world through an immersive environment that positions itself at the intersection of fashion, art, and culture.

Known for its experimental approach to design, Gentle Monster blends high-fashion aesthetics with art and technology, creating statement sunglasses and frames with unique sculptural sensibility. This philosophy extends into its latest retail space, where guests are immediately confronted by a giant kinetic head installation—a hyper-realistic animated object composed of three expressive faces.

Through a striking mix of contrasting elements and a cohesive design, the newest Gentle Monster Toronto flagship offers a dreamlike space that feels as much like an art installation as it does a store.