# Sniper-Inspired Sunglasses These Alexander Hi Tek Sunglasses are Threatening By Ashley Noelle Lesiak | Published 2014-01-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-hi-tek References: [shop.vfiles](http://shop.vfiles.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/alexander-hi-tek-target-2-sunglasses-silver) & [alexanderhitek](http://www.alexanderhitek.com/gallery) Alexander Hi Tek is a label from London that uses industrial influences to make unique accessories. Clients of the label include a number of celebrities, like Lady Gaga. These absolutely [unique sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantaris) are inspired by a mixture of steampunk and sniping. If you want to clearly distinguish yourself from everyone else style-wise, these sunnies are a great way to go. The frame of theses Alexander Hi Tek sunglasses is round and made in a [white metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantaris-ti). The side of the eyes comes out like a wing. Above the eyes is a thin white bar that connects to the two lenses and the earpiece dramatically curves at the end. On the actual frames are metal sniper-vision decoration. A hinge lets you flap them up so that they don't effect your vision if you don't want them to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Steampunk-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for designers and brands to incorporate industrial influences and unique accessories into their fashion designs. - **Distinctive Eyewear:** Potential for innovative sunglasses that clearly distinguish wearers from others with unique frame shapes and decorative features. - **Sniper-theme Fashion:** Room for creativity in fashion industry to explore sniper-inspired designs, such as incorporating metal sniper-vision decorations into accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore steampunk-inspired designs and distinctive eyewear to cater to consumers seeking unique and avant-garde fashion choices. - **Eyewear:** Eyewear manufacturers and designers can tap into the demand for distinctive and unconventional sunglasses that stand out from traditional designs. - **Accessories:** Opportunity for accessory brands to create sniper-themed fashion accessories incorporating metal detailing and unique design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-eyewear1.md) - [Sketch-Based Striking Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinzo-tamura.md) - [Leather-Detailed Luxe Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzm-mars-xmetal-leather.md) - [Futuristic Winter Sport Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-flex-scape-gogglesunglasses-hybrid.md) - [Mod Band-Honoring Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akila-blackbird-x-the-beatles.md) - [90s-Inspired Metallic Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-neo-jacket.md) - [Angular Collaborative Eyewear Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantage-30.md) - [Refined Hyper-Sporty Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-eyewear-collection.md) - [70s-Style Sport Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-strada.md)