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Water-Wiping Eyeglasses

These iWipers Will Keep Your Vision Clear During a Rain Storm

— March 21, 2013 — Life-Stages
If you're tired of the same old routine of having to carry around an umbrella every time it rains, then these water-wiping eyeglasses are a quirky alternative to your ordinary pieces of rain gear.

While at first glance these eyeglasses look like ordinary goggles, a closer look reveals that they actually have miniature windshield wipers attached to each eye piece. Coming in a variety of vibrant colors, the iWipers are a creative way to spice up your otherwise mundane rain accessories with something that will certainly catch people's attention. While these quirky eyeglasses won't be able to shield your head from the rain, the humorous windshield feature will still be able to keep your vision crystal clear.

A perfect novelty gift for anyone who enjoys wearing wacky and usually designed products, the iWiper will definitely make you stand out the next time you wear these glasses during a downpour.
Trend Themes
1. Novelty Accessories - The iWipers bring a new level of creativity to an otherwise mundane accessory - eyeglasses - opening avenues for design-driven eyewear that isn't just functional, but also captivating.
2. Functional Fashion - The iWipers address both fashion and functionality needs of a single accessory, an innovation that can potentially revolutionize industries known for their plain and ordinary designs, like eyewear.
3. Micro-technology - The miniature windshield wipers attached to the iWipers are an example of how incorporating tiny technological advancements can enhance the functionality of everyday objects, opening doors for future advancements in the wearable tech industry.
Industry Implications
1. Eyewear - The iWiper eyeglasses have started a trend towards eyewear that combines style and function, paving the way for eyewear makers to explore incorporating unique designs and features to their products.
2. Weather Gear - The iWipers indicate how small enhancements can transform an ordinary piece of rain gear into a fashion-worthy statement piece, providing opportunities for creation in weather gear that elevate style and utility.
3. Wearable Technology - The integrated miniature windshield wipers of the iWipers demonstrate advancements in wearable technology research and development, presenting opportunities where small and functional technology can be included to everyday accessories.
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