# Spacecraft-Inspired Eyewear EXOvault's Chunky Aluminum Glasses are Made Out of Solid Metal By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-12-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-glasses References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/aluminum-eyeglasses-from-exovault/) & [exovault](http://exovault.com/product-category/eyeglasses/) From the makers of wooden and metallic smartphone cases comes a line of aluminum glasses. EXOvault has a range of eyeglasses frames, their first, called Kingsland. Instead of making protective [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganance-heir) covers in unusual materials, they have now moved on to eyewear. The Kingsland frames are available in a variety of colors and styles. The unisex designs include black, gray, bronze, rhodium and gold plated. They are also available in [sunglasses versions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-xmetal-juliet), which give off an early 2000s vibe. The quirky aluminum glasses are perfect for those looking to distinguish themselves with their spectacles. Perfect for sci-fi fans, the frames are created out of [solid aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westy-king-sunglasses) and are designed to look "like a spacecraft for your face." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Aluminum Eyeglasses:** The rise of aluminum eyeglasses presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the eyewear industry. - **Unconventional Materials:** The use of unusual materials, like solid aluminum, in eyewear frames opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the fashion and accessories industry. - **Sci-fi Inspired Accessories:** The popularity of sci-fi inspired accessories, such as spacecraft-inspired eyewear, indicates a potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion and entertainment industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry has an opportunity for disruptive innovation with the introduction of aluminum eyeglasses made from unconventional materials. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating unconventional materials, like solid aluminum, into their designs. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the popularity of sci-fi inspired accessories, such as spacecraft-inspired eyewear, by creating immersive experiences or merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s-Inspired Metallic Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-neo-jacket.md) - [Cybertruck-Inspired Luxe Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p8951.md) - [Proprietary Metallic Material Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-optics-ctx-collection.md) - [Leather-Detailed Luxe Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzm-mars-xmetal-leather.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Futuristic Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-eyewear1.md) - [Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Eyewear Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-1.md) - [Premium Replica Aviator Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-11-sunglasses.md)