# Antlered Eyewear Accessories These Alejandra Anglada Shades are Whimsically Chic By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-09-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alejandra-anglada References: [notjustalabel](http://www.notjustalabel.com/alejandra_anglada?nid=63035) Barcelona-based eyewear designer Alejandra Anglada is a graduate of the Intituto Europeo Di Design Barcelona. The half Spanish, half Mexican designer creates a playful sunglasses collection. These fun shades display different varieties of antlered accent details that are visually bold and fashion-forward. From lightly hued wood grain to sleek black plastic frames, these chic eyewear accessories redefine the meaning of [quirky couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-eyewear-collection). This distinctive collection takes inspiration from [1980s costume shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tan-france-collection) and is sure to be an editorial hit. With modeling, styling and fashion design experience, Alejandra Anglada is proving that [retro glamor is back in fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection). Both daring and over-the-top, these chic eyewear styles are far from traditional and are guaranteed to draw attention and turn plenty of heads. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Antlered Eyewear:** Creating eyewear accessories with unique antlered accent details can disrupt the traditional eyewear industry and attract fashion-forward consumers. - **Quirky Couture:** Embracing playful and whimsical designs in eyewear can disrupt the fashion industry by redefining the meaning of high-end couture. - **Retro Glamor:** Reviving the retro glamor of the 1980s in eyewear can generate disruptive innovation opportunities for specialized fashion brands. ### Where This Applies - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry can explore new design elements like antlered accent details to create unique and fashion-forward products. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace quirky couture in eyewear accessories to appeal to consumers seeking playful and unconventional designs. - **Specialized Fashion Brands:** Specialized fashion brands can tap into the revival of retro glamor in eyewear to offer unique styles that stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Modern Chic Eyewear Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyewear-retail.md) - [Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-eyewear.md) - [Eclectic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection.md) - [Angular Collaborative Eyewear Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantage-30.md) - [Trendy Eco-Conscious Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bajio-sunglasses.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Dynamic Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bru-eyewear-1.md) - [Whimsical Premium Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-collection.md) - [Jewelry-Like Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-7.md)