# Family Legacy Eyewear The Garrett Leight 2012 Eyewear Collection Mixes Up Old Frames By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garrett-leight-2012 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/12/garrett-leight-2012-holiday-eyewear) & [shop.havenshop](http://shop.havenshop.ca/collections/garrett-leight/products/gl-x-tl-no-1-53-758) The Garrett Lieght 2012 Holiday eyewear collection marks the merger between classic construction and new-school aesthetic. Garrett Lieght is a California-based optical brand that was founded in 2010 by a group of young eyewear enthusiasts and designers. Included in the group is the son of famous eyewear brand [Oliver Peoples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-federer-1). The family history in the sunglass/optical world is inherit in the Garrett Lieght Holiday collection. It is made up of a series of well executed frames in [modern colors and blended arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bru-eyewear-fall). These shades and eyeglasses are far from boring. The line-up combines slim silhouettes with fun designs and quirky add-ons such as [vibrant coated lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harwood-20). The Garrett Lieght 2012 eyewear collection pays tribute to its roots and brings optical accessories into the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Classic Construction:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in reimagining traditional construction techniques for modern eyewear designs. - **New-school Aesthetic:** Innovative designs that embrace contemporary aesthetics can disrupt the eyewear industry by attracting a younger consumer base. - **Quirky Add-ons:** Integrating unique and playful features like vibrant coated lenses can create disruption in the eyewear market by offering consumers a standout accessory. ### Where This Applies - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry can benefit from disruptive innovations that combine classic construction techniques with contemporary designs to appeal to a wider range of customers. - **Fashion:** Developing eyewear collections with a new-school aesthetic can disrupt the fashion industry by providing consumers with trendy and unique accessories. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of quirky eyewear add-ons by offering a wide range of frame options and customization features to attract customers looking for personalized accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Overzied Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-vintage.md) - [Eclectic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection.md) - [Luxury Statement Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-eyewear-collection.md) - [Transparent Crystal Sunglasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harwood-20.md) - [Comfort-Forward Eyewear Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victor-glemaud-x-tura.md) - [Vintage Silhouette Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection.md) - [Contemporary Vintage Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bru-eyewear-fall.md) - [Tech Futuristic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-refined.md) - [Candy-Inspired Holiday Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candyinspired.md)