Oakley has teamed up with Stanley Donwood to create a new set of sunglasses that would seriously get lost next to a zebra. Actually, these shades were inspired by a piece Mr. Donwood did called ‘London Views,’ which “shows London being destroyed by fire and flood in a quasi-medieval style.” Very nice.
Stanley Donwood is no stranger to design. He has has also designed artwork for Radiohead and is a staple within the music industry. You can check out more on the Oakley and Stanley Donwood collaboration by following the links below.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Artist-inspired Sunglasses
- Collaboration between Oakley and Stanley Donwood on a new set of artist-inspired sunglasses presents an opportunity for other eyewear manufacturers to partner with artists and tap into the creative market.
- Quasi-medieval Style
- The use of quasi-medieval style in the design of sunglasses presents an opportunity for fashion and accessory companies to incorporate an element of nostalgia to their products.
- Printed Eyewear
- The use of intricate prints in the design of sunglasses such as those in the Oakley and Stanley Donwood collaboration presents an opportunity for other eyewear manufacturers to explore the use of printed designs in their products.
Where This Applies
- Eyewear
- The collaboration between Oakley and Stanley Donwood on artist-inspired sunglasses presents an opportunity for other eyewear manufacturers to partner with artists and create unique and original designs.
- Fashion
- The use of quasi-medieval style in the design of sunglasses presents an opportunity for fashion and accessory companies to tap into the trend of nostalgia and incorporate it into their products.
- Art
- The Oakley and Stanley Donwood collaboration on sunglasses shows how art and design can intersect and presents an opportunity for artists to expand beyond their traditional mediums and into the fashion and accessory industry.
