DIY Jeweled Sunnies

This Bedazzled Eyewear Tutorial Lets One Embellish Their Shades

If you're a fan of bedazzled eyewear, you will love this crafty and budget-conscious DIY project by Sophie Monet. The jewelry designer shows you how to make your own embellished shades in three different ways. Using three different sunglasses styles, Monet creates bedazzled eyewear looks for the fashionista on a budget.

Whether you're a fan of Dolce & Gabbana's chunky sunnies or more into a pair of pear-adorned aviators, you are sure to appreciate this versatile and fun DIY sunglasses tutorial. The project is created in collaboration with Leaf.TV and is an inexpensive project that requires beads, sparkling jewels or sequins that can be glued to a cheap pair of summer shades. The finished product embraces opulence and can be worn year-round.

Embellished Eyewear
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating customizable eyewear with unique embellishments, catering to individuals looking for personalized and stylish sunglasses.
DIY Fashion
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tapping into the trend of DIY fashion by providing tutorials and resources for individuals to create their own customized accessories and clothing.
Budget-friendly Style
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing affordable fashion options that allow consumers to achieve a luxurious and trendy look without breaking the bank.

Sectors Adopting This

Fashion Accessories
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative techniques and materials for designing and manufacturing fashion accessories, offering unique and customizable options for consumers.
Craft and DIY
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating platforms or apps that provide step-by-step tutorials and inspiration for DIY projects, catering to the growing demand for hands-on creativity.
Affordable Fashion
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new business models and supply chains that prioritize affordability without sacrificing style, offering budget-friendly alternatives to luxury fashion brands.
SCORE
4.1 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 74%
Activity 42%
Freshness 8%

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