# Multipurpose Designer Shades These Chanel Sunglasses Hide a Handy Secret By Elsa Blaine | Published 2011-01-31 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-sunglasses-eyewear References: [tmagazine.blogs.nytimes](http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/28/looking-glasses/) & [chanel](http://www.chanel.com/fashion/9-fashion-accessories#9-fashion-accessories) These stylish [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-beautys-31-le-rouge) sunglasses are perfect for the red carpet, when your [designer handbag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-eyewear-collection) is so teeny that a makeup mirror won’t fit. The shade’s [uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ynyshir)-fashionable wide arms, which are covered in signature Chanel quilted leather, hide a secret: a wee vanity mirror. The small fill-up mirror is ideal for lipstick touch-ups and teeth checks for parsley. If lined up correctly with the sun, however, the mirror could act as a handy anti-paparazzi device for celebs wishing to avoid a photographer’s lens. The multi-purpose sunglasses are available in Chanel boutiques for about $740 and come in black, white, wine and brown. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multipurpose Sunglasses:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop multipurpose sunglasses with hidden features to cater to different needs of the consumers beyond eye protection. - **Vanity Mirror Accessories:** There is potential for companies to develop and innovate vanity mirrors that can be hidden in fashion accessories to cater to personal grooming needs. - **Anti-paparazzi Devices:** There is potential for companies to innovate anti-paparazzi devices, such as hidden mirrors in sunglasses, to cater to the privacy needs of celebrities and public figures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory companies have an opportunity to innovate and create products that cater to multiple needs of consumers. - **Personal Grooming:** Companies in the personal grooming industry have the opportunity to develop vanity mirrors that can be hidden in everyday fashion accessories. - **Photography and Security:** Companies in the photography and security industry have an opportunity to innovate new anti-paparazzi devices that cater to the privacy needs of celebrities and public figures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Practical Stylish Foldable Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-pliables.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski.md) - [Luxe Limited-Edition Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rverie-collection.md) - [Cybertruck-Inspired Luxe Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p8951.md) - [Metallic Sports Car Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-design-p8954.md) - [Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita.md) - [70s-Style Sport Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-strada.md) - [UV-Activated Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodr-x-cheetos.md) - [Laidback Fashion Brand Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-sunglasses.md)