The use of wood has been quite popular lately in sunglasses. The latest ones comes from the Drift Eyewear Timber Collection.
The Drift Eyewear Timber Collection is probably one of the few sunglasses with a design that's all about practicality in addition to style. Founder Chris Mantz incorporated the architecture curtain wall technique onto the shades, which allows for an even distribution of weight on three contact points of the face. This also prevents them from sliding down to your nose and the wood from snapping. Each of the items were made from timber that was removed from a renovated building in the Meatpacking district of New York City.
The glasses from the Drift Eyewear Timber Collection are stylish, and the clever design concept behind them ensure that they are built to last.
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Drift Eyewear Timber Collection Draws Inspiration from Architecture
Trend Themes
1. Wooden Sunglasses - The trend of incorporating wood into sunglasses design and construction.
2. Architectural Inspiration - The trend of taking inspiration from architectural design and applying it to fashion accessories.
3. Practicality-focused Design - The trend of prioritizing functionality and practicality in fashion accessories, without compromising on style.
Industry Implications
1. Eyewear - The eyewear industry can capitalize on the trend of using sustainable materials such as wood, along with incorporating unique design elements to enhance functionality.
2. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessory industry can include architectural design elements and practicality-focused design to create elegant products with enhanced functionalities.
3. Sustainable Material Production - The timber industry can target the eyewear and fashion accessory industries, emphasizing the benefits of using reclaimed wood to manufacture sustainable products with minimal environmental impact.