# Black and White Eyewear Darkroom and Larke Optics Collaborate on Chic Modern Designs By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-white-eyewear References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/new-darkroom-x-larke-optics-eyewear-collection/) & [darkroomlondon](http://www.darkroomlondon.com/) The black and white eyewear designed as a [collaborative effort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantage-30) between Darkroom and Larke Optics is exactly what people are wanting this year. Modern, monochromatic styles are all the rage right now, so it's only natural that a brand (or in this case two) would design a line that is exclusive to those two aesthetics. Feminine, glamorous and utterly edgy, the designs could easily be described as [timeless](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frances-valentine-x-caddis-eyewear) as the patterns are almost as classic as the colorway. From marble and resin to mosaic and terrazzo, the [black and white eyewear collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blacked-out-collection) provide just enough of a bold statement for those looking to stand out from the crowd in a sophisticated way. It helps that the frames themselves are pretty iconic. Overall, everyone's a winner with these black and white eyewear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Monochromatic Eyewear:** The rise of modern, monochromatic styles in the eyewear industry presents an opportunity for brands to create exclusive lines that cater to these aesthetics. - **Statement Eyewear:** Bold patterns and designs in eyewear are becoming increasingly popular, allowing for more opportunities to create designs that make a bold and sophisticated statement. - **Timeless Eyewear:** The use of classic patterns and colorways in eyewear designs presents an opportunity for creating styles that are timeless and never go out of fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry can take advantage of the rise of monochromatic and statement designs to create exclusive lines that appeal to modern, fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashion:** The use of monochromatic and bold designs in eyewear presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to further enhance the overall aesthetic of outfits. - **Accessories:** The black and white eyewear line showcases the opportunity for creating standout accessories with unique patterns that can be paired with a variety of styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Vintage Silhouette Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection.md) - [Luxurious Eyewear Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-6.md) - [Modern Chic Eyewear Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyewear-retail.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Eclectic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection.md) - [Exclusive Collaborative Eyewear Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thierry-lasry-and-joanna-czech.md) - [Transparent Crystal Sunglasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harwood-20.md) - [Angular Collaborative Eyewear Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantage-30.md)