The Vinylize Limited Edition Eyewear Uses Repurposed Pink Floyd Vinyl
Rahul Kalvapalle — December 17, 2014 — Fashion
Vinylize is a Hungarian company that manufactures eyewear using materials repurposed from vinyl records. Its new Limited Edition luxury designer eyewear may be its most gorgeous offering yet. It uses extremely rare blue vinyl taken from Pink Floyd's 'The Division Bell' album as well as pressings for the track 'High Hopes'.
The Division Bell was Pink Floyd's best album in the post-Roger Waters era, and included such delightful songs as High Hopes, Coming Back To Life and Marooned. This eyewear is perfect for Pink Floyd fans and lovers of luxury eyewear alike.
The inside of the eyewear box is adorned with a sleeve from the original vinyl, while the stamped certificates of originality are made from the rear sleeve. The eyewear's frames feature the same grooves that existed on the original vinyl records.
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Retails for 3000 euros for the set at selected optical boutiques worldwide.
The Division Bell was Pink Floyd's best album in the post-Roger Waters era, and included such delightful songs as High Hopes, Coming Back To Life and Marooned. This eyewear is perfect for Pink Floyd fans and lovers of luxury eyewear alike.
The inside of the eyewear box is adorned with a sleeve from the original vinyl, while the stamped certificates of originality are made from the rear sleeve. The eyewear's frames feature the same grooves that existed on the original vinyl records.
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Retails for 3000 euros for the set at selected optical boutiques worldwide.
Trend Themes
1. Repurposing Materials - The trend of using repurposed materials, such as vinyl records, for luxury items presents an opportunity for companies to incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly practices into their manufacturing processes.
2. Limited Edition Luxury - There is a growing trend of offering limited edition luxury products that appeal to niche markets, allowing businesses to create premium offerings that attract high-end consumers.
3. Nostalgia as a Marketing Tool - The use of nostalgic materials, such as rare vinyl records from iconic bands, can be a powerful marketing tool for companies looking to capitalize on consumers' emotions and nostalgia.
Industry Implications
1. Eyewear - The eyewear industry can incorporate eco-friendly practices and repurpose materials, such as vinyl records, to create unique and sustainable products.
2. Music - The music industry can collaborate with companies like Vinylize to repurpose vinyl records and create limited edition merchandise that appeals to nostalgic fans and collectors.
3. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods industry can explore limited edition products made from rare materials, like the blue vinyl used in Vinylize's Pink Floyd eyewear, to create exclusive offerings for affluent consumers.
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