# DIY Chain-Accented Shades These Creatively Chained Sunglasses are Chic and Practical to Wear By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chainaccented-shades References: [dreamalittlebigger](http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/chained-sunglasses-easy-tutorial.html) Sunglasses are one of the must-have items when it comes to enjoying the summer season, and if you're looking to update your sunnies with some hip designs, then these DIY chain-accented shades will certainly have you looking stylish wherever you go. While chains are often the types of accessories you would find on hip hop clothing styles such as baggy pants and loose jeans, they are now being incorporated into other [mainstream jewelry pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-7) such as bracelets, necklaces and now sunglasses. Adding chains to your shades serves to make a bold visual impression, making you seem more like a rock star than average individual. The given tutorial showcases that with just a few simple materials such as a [pair of old sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blacked-out-collection), a curb chain and some glue, you can easily create your own chained shades in no time. Featured on the blog 'Dream a Little Bigger,' this DIY activity is a great way to accentuate your average sunglasses with stylishly hip accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Chain-accented Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore incorporating chains into jewelry pieces beyond the usual bracelets and necklaces. - **DIY Fashion:** Opportunities for businesses to offer DIY fashion kits for consumers looking to update their accessories. - **Upcycling Accessories:** Creating new trendy products from old ones can lead to innovative sustainable products in the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Incorporate chains into different fashion accessories to offer unique and trendy pieces. - **DIY and Craft Retail:** Opportunities to provide DIY kits for consumers looking to add unique designs to their accessories. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Businesses can focus on upcycling and repurposing old accessories to create trendy sustainable fashion products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Blinged-Out Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asap-rocky-1.md) - [Laidback Fashion Brand Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-sunglasses.md) - [70s-Style Sport Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-strada.md) - [Celebrity-Curated Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenseea.md) - [Collaborative Capsule Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-gaia-and-thierry.md) - [Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-eyewear.md) - [Jewelry-Like Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-7.md) - [Streetwear-Informed Dynamic Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-eyewear.md)