# Chunky Turquoise Sunglasses Black Optical and Jacques Marie Launch Two Pairs of Statement Shades By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-09-17 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-optical References: [acquiremag](https://www.acquiremag.com/style/black-optical-jacques-marie-mage-turquoise) & [blackoptical](https://blackoptical.com/pages/jmmxbo) Boutique eyewear brand Black Optical has joined forces with fashion label Jacques Marie Mage to launch an [exclusive new collection of sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita). The concise new capsule will feature two statement shades: the Ascari and the Dealan, both of which were handcrafted in Japan and feature a custom turquoise acetate construction. Both styles feature an [extra-chunky cellulose acetate frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harwood-20) that is combined with gradient grey lenses. Because of this, these sunglasses possess a distinctly [retro and playful aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection) that should appeal to fashion-forward consumers who do not shy away from attention-grabbing pieces. In addition, both pairs come packaged with a limited-edition cleaning cloth that was designed by Addie Roanhorse, an artist working for Osage. The collection consists of just 30 total pieces -- 15 of each style. Image Credit: Black Optical ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chunky Acetate Frames:** Opportunities for boutique eyewear brands to create statement shades with extra chunky acetate frames for a retro and playful aesthetic. - **Exclusive Collaborations:** Opportunities for fashion labels and eyewear brands to team up on exclusive collections, featuring handcrafted pieces with unique materials and designs. - **Limited-edition Capsules:** Opportunities for boutique eyewear brands to appeal to exclusivity-seeking consumers with concise, limited-edition capsule collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Eyewear:** Boutique eyewear brands can explore unique materials and designs, and team up with fashion labels for exclusive collaborations. - **Fashion:** Fashion labels can expand their offerings and tap into the eyewear market through collaborations with boutique eyewear brands. - **Art:** Opportunities for artists to collaborate with eyewear brands to create limited-edition packaging designs, adding value and exclusivity for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Ultra-Stylish Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaugural-eyewear-collection.md) - [Collaborative Capsule Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-gaia-and-thierry.md) - [Bubble-Like Sunglasses Drop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upside-down-sunglasses.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) - [High-Performance Stylish Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-tropix-sport.md) - [Leather-Detailed Luxe Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzm-mars-xmetal-leather.md) - [Elevated Overzied Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-vintage.md)