# Warby Parker and Gentle Monster Launch Smart Glasses

> Warby Parker and Gentle Monster launch smart glasses with Google and Samsung, sparking privacy debates and celebrity co-signs.
- Title: Warby Parker and Gentle Monster Launch Smart Glasses
- Summary: Warby Parker and Gentle Monster launch smart glasses with Google and Samsung, sparking privacy debates and celebrity co-signs.
- Keywords: warby parker, gentle monster, smart glasses, google, samsung, kylie jenner, jensen huang, met gala, alex consani, iron man, maybelline, balenciaga
- Source: Vanity Fair — https://vanityfair.com/story/smart-glasses-fit-check
- Author: José Criales-Unzueta
- Published: 2026-11-11T23:23:43.976+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: warby parker, gentle monster, smart glasses, google, samsung, kylie jenner, jensen huang, met gala, alex consani, iron man, maybelline, balenciaga
## Smart Glasses Launch
Warby Parker and Gentle Monster launched intelligent eyewear lines with Google and Samsung, distinct from Meta's smart glasses.
## Celebrity Co-Signs
Alex Consani, Joaquin Phoenix, and Anok Yai attended Gentle Monster's launch event, while Warby Parker hosted a Vogue literary activation.
## Meta's Smart Glasses
Meta launched smart glasses in June with Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, facing privacy concerns and security guard disputes.
## Snap's AR Glasses
Snap introduced augmented-reality glasses in September, featuring Kaia Gerber and Jack Harlow in Steven Meisel's campaign.
## Iron Man Connection
Robert Downey Jr. starred in Snap's Iron Man-style videos, while Phoenix appeared in Gentle Monster's campaign referencing his role in Her.
## Privacy Concerns
Smart glasses facilitate photo-taking without consent, raising privacy issues as seen in Meta's security guard disputes.
## Balenciaga Leadership
Martine Rose took over from Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga, becoming the first official hire under Luca de Meo's Kering strategy.
## ReconKering Strategy
Kering's CEO Luca de Meo introduced 'ReconKering' to reduce reliance on creative directors, with four out of five designers set to be women.
## Le City Bag Anniversary
Balenciaga celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Le City bag with Damien Hirst painting 25 bags and Nicole Richie leading the campaign.
## Met Gala Exhibition
The Met announced a replacement exhibition for John Galliano's show, focusing on everyday clothing like jeans and T-shirts.
## Maybelline Slogan Update
Maybelline updated its slogan to 'Maybe. We’re born with it. Maybe. It’s Maybelline' for inclusivity and DEI marketing.
## Jensen Huang's Leaked Image
Jensen Huang was falsely depicted in a Hedi Slimane jacket by AI, debunked by SynthID as an edited image from June 2026.
## Key takeaway

Warby Parker and Gentle Monster launched smart glasses with Google and Samsung, but privacy concerns and celebrity co-signs remain unresolved.