Metal hinges are commonplace on most eyewear styles, so the 'Elastic Hinge' sunglasses imagine a decidedly more flexible alternative when it comes to sunglass design.
Designed by Gilli Kuchik and Ran Amitai, the sunglasses feature a hollow frame that is threaded with an elasticized cord in place of metallic hinges. The eyewear is imagined in three styles, which each feature the cord ends coming out the ends of the arms for a slightly unfinished appearance that enables customization. The wearer could simply tighten or loosen the cord according to their specific needs for a personalized fit.
The 'Elastic Hinge' sunglasses are 3D-printed, which is how the tiny inner channel structure is achieved. The translucent design of the frames highlights the colored cord to show off their unexpected style.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Metal-free Sunglasses
- Developing metal-free sunglasses using new materials to provide an alternative to metallic hinges
- Customizable Sunglasses
- Creating sunglasses with elasticized cords for customized fit and look
- 3d-printed Sunglasses
- Making sunglasses with intricate inner channel structure and unique design using 3D printing technology
Where This Applies
- Eyewear Industry
- Developing and offering metal-free and customizable eyewear using innovative materials and design techniques
- 3D Printing Industry
- Producing 3D-printed eyewear with intricate designs and customized features for the fashion industry
- Smart Materials Industry
- Developing and providing new smart materials for flexible and versatile accessories such as eyewear frames
