# Luxurious Blinged-Out Sunglasses These Elizabeth and James Sunglasses are Elegant Accessories By Jessica Marren | Published 2013-07-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-and-james References: [ssense](http://www.ssense.com/women/product/elizabeth_and_james/gold-plated_limited_edition_valenti_sunglasses/72431) Sunglasses are a great way to accessories and if you are looking for more flashy and more luxurious than your average designer sunnies, these [Elizabeth and James](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-arden-prevage) gold-chain shades are just the right amount of luxury. Although some gold accessories can look excessive, these sunglasses feature just the right dash of flash. Gold-chain sunglasses are popular with celebrities and fashion bloggers. These Elizabeth and James designer sunglasses go perfectly with almost any style. They can look preppy and poised when worn with a dress or rocker chic if worn with leather. The best part about wearing a pair of gold-chain sunglasses is that it is practically impossible to lose them when they are around your neck. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gold-chain Sunglasses:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to create blinged-out sunglasses with gold-chain detailing for an eye-catching accessory. - **Flashy Accessories:** Opportunity for designers and retailers to tap into the demand for flashy and luxurious accessories, such as blinged-out sunglasses, among fashion-forward consumers. - **Functional Fashion:** Opportunity to combine fashion and functionality by creating sunglasses with a built-in chain or strap for easy wearing and reduced risk of losing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to capitalize on the trend of blinged-out sunglasses by offering high-end, stylish options to affluent consumers. - **Accessories:** Opportunity for accessory brands and retailers to expand their product offerings by including blinged-out sunglasses as a luxurious and fashionable accessory option. - **Eyewear:** Opportunity for eyewear manufacturers to incorporate gold-chain detailing into their sunglass designs, catering to the demand for unique and opulent eyewear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Encrusted Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski.md) - [Elevated Overzied Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-vintage.md) - [Jewelry-Like Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-7.md) - [Blinged-Out Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asap-rocky-1.md) - [Ultra-Stylish Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaugural-eyewear-collection.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Leather-Detailed Luxe Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzm-mars-xmetal-leather.md) - [Celebrity-Curated Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenseea.md) - [Mod Band-Honoring Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akila-blackbird-x-the-beatles.md)