# Rockin' Reading Glasses Stylish Spectacles Masquerading as Jewelry By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-05-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-reading-glasses-stylish-spectacles-masquerading-as-jewelry References: [coilhouse.net](http://coilhouse.net/) & [frenchmelody](http://www.frenchmelody.com/default.php) Reading glasses have never looked so cool. These super-stylish specs are specifically designed for the far sighted (yet chic) vision disadvantaged individuals. They are worn hanging from eye-catching [beaded straps as jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-the-wing); some even fold up and are further camouflaged as modern pendants. When you require a little magnification, just hold them up to your eyes and you will look fashionable while avoiding the squint factor. These [ultra-hip reading glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaugural-eyewear-collection) are from Filao Paris and are being distributed in North America by [French Malady](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-for-breakfast). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashionable Reading Glasses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop stylish reading glasses that are as much a fashion accessory as they are functional eyewear. - **Disguised Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative designs that camouflage reading glasses as jewelry or pendants for a more discreet and fashionable look. - **Convenience in Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design reading glasses that are foldable and easy to carry, providing convenience and portability for users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and functionality in the eyewear industry to create stylish reading glasses that become must-have fashion accessories. - **Eyewear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Disrupt the eyewear manufacturing industry by developing cutting-edge techniques and materials for creating disguised reading glasses. - **Optical Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Change the optical retail landscape by offering a wide range of fashionable reading glasses that cater to diverse customer preferences and needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timeless Statement Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frances-valentine-x-caddis-eyewear.md) - [Jewelry-Like Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-7.md) - [Adaptive Reading Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/32n-sunglasses-by-deep-optics.md) - [Practical Stylish Foldable Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-pliables.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-eyewear.md) - [Scuba-Centric Reading Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-eyewear.md) - [Eclectic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski.md)