# Geeky Eyewear Lab Chic Glasses Have Built in Camera By Victoria Tremlin | Published 2008-01-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glasses-trend-lab-chic References: [techdigest](http://www.techdigest.tv) Geeky science lab glasses are being given the style thumbs up, as seen on the catwalk at [Dolce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-gabbana-dolce) and Gabanna and in UK middle market stores. However, beware, this last pair comes with a built in camera, hidden in the frame. The camera is linked up to a small video screen that can be hidden inside the wearers coat. So that hot guy/girl giving you the eye from behind their [stylish new glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery) may actually be your own personal stalker, WATCH UR BACK! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geeky Eyewear Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for eyewear brands to incorporate geeky lab-style glasses into their fashion collections. - **Wearable Camera Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for tech companies to develop and market eyewear with built-in cameras for various applications. - **Privacy Concerns in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to create transparent and privacy-enhancing solutions for wearable technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for eyewear manufacturers to capitalize on the growing demand for geeky lab glasses with built-in cameras. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion industry players to incorporate geeky eyewear into their collections, combining style with functionality. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for tech companies to develop advanced wearable camera technology, merging fashion and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Attachable Eyewear Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-video-camera.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [DIY AR-Functioned Monocle Clip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocle-1.md) - [Open-Source AI Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-glasses.md) - [Vision-Activated Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pangolin-gen3.md) - [See-Through Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-transparent-meta-wayfarer.md) - [Advanced AI Assistance Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looktech-ai-glasses.md) - [Smart Safety Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucyd-armor.md) - [Futuristic Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-eyewear1.md)