# Opulent Organic Sunshades The Herrlicht Wood Glasses are Exorbitantly Expensive By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herrlicht-wood-glasses References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/style/herrlicht-wood-glasses.php) & [herrlicht.de](http://www.herrlicht.de/) Although some might say that what sets the Herrlicht wood glasses apart from other fashion brands is the price, which starts at $1500, yet there is a reason why each pair is so exorbitantly expensive. These handmade sunglasses boasts German craftsmanship and Japanese technique, resulting in impeccably fashioned frames. Created by Berlin-based designer Andreas Licht, the Herrlicht wood glasses takes about a week to be handcrafted. Sculpted from multiple thin layers of wood and assembled using Japanese joinery techniques, the entire is made out of wood, right down to the screws. The collection is comprised of maple, cherry, walnut or fumed oak frames in a variety of retro-inspired styles. The modern, flexible and durable Herrlicht wood glasses are presented in a cylindrical wood case stylized after a seed pod. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Wooden Sunglasses:** Brands can explore creating high-end wooden sunglasses using traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques - **Sustainable Fashion:** Incorporating eco-friendly materials and techniques in fashion design can appeal to conscious consumers - **Handmade Eyewear:** Handcrafted eyewear showcases the unique craftsmanship of artisans and can command premium prices ### Who This Affects Most - **Eyewear:** Eyewear companies can incorporate wood materials and traditional craftsmanship to create unique and luxurious frames - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can appeal to sustainability-conscious consumers by creating eco-friendly and stylish products like wooden eyewear - **Luxury Goods:** Companies specializing in high-end and artisan crafted luxury goods can expand into the eyewear market by incorporating traditional techniques and materials ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cybertruck-Inspired Luxe Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p8951.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski.md) - [Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita.md) - [Haute Fashion House Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-ateliers-horizons.md) - [Elevated Overzied Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-vintage.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Wooden Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delray-se-sunglasses.md) - [Ultra-Stylish Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaugural-eyewear-collection.md) - [Personalized Luxury Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inovati.md)