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Gentle Monster Secures Long-Term Retail Space in Puck Building

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 13
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What happened

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Gentle Monster signed a lease for 28,500 square feet in the Puck Building, taking over a portion of the former REI flagship space at 295 Lafayette Street. The lease term is reported to be more than 10 years. Nicole Kushner Meyer welcomed the brand to the building, which will also house an expanded Torrisi restaurant in the remaining space.

From commercialobserver.com

Why it matters

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The agreement represents a significant commercial real estate transaction for the Puck Building. Furthermore, Gentle Monster is actively collaborating with Samsung Electronics on the design and production of intelligent eyewear.

From commercialobserver.com

Who's involved

  • MeyerPresident of Kushner Companies who welcomed the brand to the Puck Building.
  • Gentle MonsterSouth Korean eyewear brand that signed a long-term lease for a large retail space.
  • Samsung ElectronicsSouth Korean multinational electronics corporation collaborating with Gentle Monster on intelligent eyewear.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Samsung ElectronicsSpeculative

    Samsung Electronics might see increased demand for its components due to the partnership with Gentle Monster in the smart eyewear market.

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The entities involved

  • Meyer

    visual artist

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  • Gentle Monster

    South Korean sunglasses and optical glasses brand

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Coverage

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