# Oxidized Eyewear Frames Shwood's 'Oxidized Collection' Lets Nature Create One-of-a-Kind Designs By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-09-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyewear-frames References: [shwoodshop](https://www.shwoodshop.com/international/collections/oxidized?mc_cid=a09b43e3c7&mc_eid=cb712d8291) The 'Oxidized Collection' from Shwood Eyewear is a line of eyewear frames that have been left to oxidize, creating [whimsical turquoise, blue and gold designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection). Each pair of frames has two brass panels, one on each arm, that oxygen has worked its chemical magic on. The elemental reaction creates a unique pattern that results in each frame being different from another. The oxidized brass panels are then inlaid into the [natural wood, acetate or titanium frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantaris-ti). Available in two versions of Shwood's classic 'Canby' style, the eyewear frames are certainly eye-catching. Literally standing the test of time, these sunglasses are made with [natural materials affected by natural phenomena](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-matters-collection), meaning they don't fit a certain style or fad and will therefore never go out go style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-inspired Eyewear:** Eyewear frames that incorporate natural oxidation patterns create unique, one-of-a-kind designs. - **Sustainable Fashion Accessories:** Using natural materials like wood and allowing them to age gracefully creates a sustainable and timeless approach to fashionable eyewear. - **Customized Artisanal Eyewear:** Each pair of the frames is different from another, creating the opportunity for customized artisanal eyewear designed by nature. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eyewear Manufacturing:** Incorporate natural processes and materials into eyewear frames to create unique designs and appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Fashion Accessories:** Sourcing natural materials and allowing them to age gracefully creates a sustainable approach to fashion accessories like eyewear frames. - **Artisanal Products:** Customized, artisanal eyewear frames produced through a natural process could be highly desirable for consumers seeking a unique, luxury product. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Wood-Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issey-miyake-eyes.md) - [Proprietary Metallic Material Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-optics-ctx-collection.md) - [Transparent Crystal Sunglasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harwood-20.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodys-ss24-collection.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski.md) - [Color-Changing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-original-wayfarer-change-transitions.md) - [Stylish Everyday Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenni-optical-introduced.md) - [Leather-Detailed Luxe Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzm-mars-xmetal-leather.md) - [Eco-Friendly Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-matters-collection.md)