Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,450 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,984 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,984 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,450 cutting edge ideas.

36 Classy Wayfarer Shades

Quintessential Retro Sunglasses Make a Comeback

— February 14, 2011 — Fashion
If there's one thing most have noticed about the sunglasses market, it's the huge comeback of classy Wayfarer shades. These were popular back in the 50s, 60s, and 80s; today, these bad boys are back with a vengeance satisfying the fashionable crowd.

Check out these retrorific Wayfarer sunglass trends and count down the days until it's summer, when those in wintry climates can wear them again.
5
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
36
Radical Technicolor Shades
Radical Technicolor Shades
The Color-Popping Agenda Summer 2010 Oakley Grenade Frogskins
<
35
Skyline-Etched Sunglasses
Skyline-Etched Sunglasses
Agathe Snow's All Access World Exhibition is Monumental
<
34
Nifty 50s Era Sunnies
Nifty 50s Era Sunnies
Han Kjobenhavn Spring and Summer 2010 Eyewear Collection
<
33
Hot Chocolate Shades
Hot Chocolate Shades
Chocolate Skateboards Creates Limited 15th Anniversary Sunglasses
<
32
Gingham Picnic Glasses
Gingham Picnic Glasses
The New Cutler & Gross X Comme des Garcons Sunglasses
<
31
Spectacled Bed Spreads
Spectacled Bed Spreads
The Wayfarer Pillowcase Set is for Sleepy Four-Eyes
<
30
Secret Society Spreads
Secret Society Spreads
A Hot Mob of Models in the Z Magazine's 'Stand der Dinge' Editorial
<
29
Translucent Rainbow Sunglasses
Translucent Rainbow Sunglasses
The Colorful Acid Rain Frogskins Series by Oakley
<
28
Iconic Plexiglass Shades
Iconic Plexiglass Shades
Linda Farrow X House of Holland Equals Great Sunglasses
<
27
Vintage-Like Shades
Vintage-Like Shades
The Super and Highsnobiety 'Andrea' Sunglasses Channel the '70s
<
26
Vibrant Fashion Videos
Vibrant Fashion Videos
The Prada Spring 2011 Video Campaign is Vivid and Bright
<
25
Floral Shade Frames
Floral Shade Frames
The Janz & Cooper Sunglasses Collection Offers Three Styles
<
24
80s Sunglasses Revivals
80s Sunglasses Revivals
Paul Smith Releases Limited-Edition Line for Oakley
<
23
Shimmering Badass Shades
Shimmering Badass Shades
The CheyenneKimora Eyewear Collection Boasts Extreme Bling
<
22
Reworked Raybans
Reworked Raybans
Your Grandma's Sunglasses are So Hot Right Now
<
21
Studded Glam Rock Shades
Studded Glam Rock Shades
House of Diehl Creates Eye-Popping Sunglasses Which Will Blow Your Mind
<
20
Foldable Shades
Foldable Shades
Space-Saving Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses
<
19
Hypercolor Hipster Shoots
Hypercolor Hipster Shoots
'Cactus' by Caio Ferreira is Awash in Vibrant Neon Color
<
18
Zipper Hipster Shades
Zipper Hipster Shades
Alexander Wang's Zipper Frame Sunglasses
<
17
Neon Printed Eyewear
Neon Printed Eyewear
PAM & Super Sunglasses Release 80's-Style Sunglasses
<
16
Fold-Out Eyewear
Fold-Out Eyewear
The Steve McQueen Persol 714 is a Flexible Pair of Shades
<
15
80s Sunglasses Dominate Fashion Market
80s Sunglasses Dominate Fashion Market
Ray Ban Wayfarer
<
14
Retro Havana Eyewear
Retro Havana Eyewear
The Illesteva Leonard Sunglasses Add to the SS10 Collection
<
13
Designer Hipster Eyewear
Designer Hipster Eyewear
Style & Profile with the André & Annabelle Illesteva Sunglasses
<
12
Metro Map Glasses
Metro Map Glasses
The Ray-Ban Wayfarer 'Subway' Shades Provide Direction
<
11
Designer Bottle Glasses
Designer Bottle Glasses
Prada Sunglasses Collection for 2011 is Geek-Chic
<
10
Vintage Ray-Ban Revivals
Vintage Ray-Ban Revivals
Iconic 'Clubmaster' Sunglasses to Be Re-Released
<
9
Wooden Wayfarers
Wooden Wayfarers
Manic Skateboarding Company Releases All-Natural Sunglasses
<
8
Technicolor Fashion Shoots
Technicolor Fashion Shoots
The Rodarte for Opening Ceremony Spring 2011 Collection
<
7
Spectacled Mustache Marketing
Spectacled Mustache Marketing
The Oliver People's Summer 2011 Campaign is Hipsterriffic
<
6
80s Sunglasses For Men
80s Sunglasses For Men
Josh Hartnett's White Shades
<
5
Retro Glasses Revivals
Retro Glasses Revivals
Amid Credit Crunch, Vintage Specs See a Resurgence in Popularity
<
4
Sultry Retro Spreads
Sultry Retro Spreads
Photographer Thierry Lebraly Sizzles With Summer Heat
<
3
Super-Natural Wooden Shades
Super-Natural Wooden Shades
The Schwood Canby Sunglasses Let You be One With Nature
<
2
Haute Watercolor Lookbooks
Haute Watercolor Lookbooks
The Prada SS11 Eyewear Lookbook Features Illustrated Images
<
1
Rockin' Retro Shades
Rockin' Retro Shades
The Ray-Ban Spring 2010 Collection Showcases Sexy Sunglasses
<