# Sound-Reactive Sunglasses Kick Things Up a Notch at the Club When You Wear DropShades By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-06-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshades References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dropshades/dropshades-sound-reactive-technology?ref=category) & [getdropshades](http://getdropshades.com/) When it gets too dark in the club, brighten things up by putting on the DropShades sunglasses. That's right, these are sunglasses that actually lighten up the room with a display of glow-in-the-dark lights that come in an array of dazzling colors. The real highlight of these neon raver shades is that they actually react to the sound of the music that's playing, acting as a fashionable audio response device that you can wear. These sunglasses are going to be a huge hit at any party, and they are a must-have for all of the [summer music festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-x-coachella-experience-2-earplugs), raves, concerts and any fun club events where the music is loud and the lights are dim. Get DropShades and watch the room light up with dazzling displays of colorful, [music-reactive light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-partylight). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glow-in-the-dark Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop other fashion items that feature glow-in-the-dark lights and react to sound, creating an immersive audio-visual experience. - **Sensory-responsive Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create accessories that respond to various sensory inputs, such as touch, temperature, or scent, enhancing the user's experience. - **Interactive Nightlife Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of technology into the nightlife scene, focusing on interactive and immersive experiences for club-goers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse technology and fashion to create unique and interactive apparel, accessories, and footwear. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technology-driven solutions that enhance the overall entertainment experience at concerts, festivals, and nightclubs. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce cutting-edge technologies and sensory-driven experiences to event planning, allowing for more engaging and memorable social gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reactive Party Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightboks.md) - [Color-Changing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-original-wayfarer-change-transitions.md) - [Vibration Neon Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Neon-Light-Collection.md) - [Connected Adjustable Tint Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamelo-music-shield.md) - [UV-Activated Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodr-x-cheetos.md) - [Music-Synced Party Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-partylight.md) - [Sound-Reactive Smart Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-table-lamp-2-pro-x-sound-by-jbl.md) - [Sound-Sensitive LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-led-lamp.md) - [Visualized Music Display Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhythm-light.md)