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# Sci-Fi Spectacles
These Modular Chrome Metal Steampunk Goggles Are Sweet

By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-29 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-metal-steampunk-goggles
References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2011/01/29/chrome-metal-steampunk-goggles) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/47586994/chrome-metal-steampunk-goggles?ref=cat2_gallery_13)

These awesome chrome metal steampunk goggles are helping the [sci-fi subgenre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars) burst into the fashion world. These wicked goggles come with fully functioning alligator clips and claw spikes on top creating an edgy mechanical look.

When ordering a pair of the chrome metal steampunk goggles, you can choose two sets of matching lenses from a select variety of colors and graphics -- there's even a lens that has a spike in it! The [interchangeable lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-snow-goggle) are shatterproof, anti-fog and UV-400, making these glasses just as functional as they are cool.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 36% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Modular Eyewear:** The trend towards modular eyewear presents an opportunity for customizable and interchangeable eyewear designs.
- **Steampunk Fashion:** The rise of steampunk fashion opens up possibilities for incorporating mechanical and futuristic elements into clothing and accessories.
- **Functional Fashion:** The demand for functional fashion items like shatterproof, anti-fog, and UV-400 lenses can inspire innovative designs in various industries.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry can explore modular and customizable options, enabling customers to switch lenses and create their own unique styles.
- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate more steampunk-inspired elements into clothing and accessories to cater to the growing trend.
- **Technology:** The technology industry can collaborate with the fashion sector to develop functional innovations, such as integrating smart features into eyewear.

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