# Whiteout Shades Holly Carpenter's April Eyewear Line is a True Spectacle By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holly-carpenter References: [fashion156](http://www.fashion156.com/blog.php?entry=1748) & [hollycarpenter](http://www.hollycarpenter.co.uk/) Holly Carpenter's handmade [perspex line of frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-7) dubbed, 'April Eyewear,' is truly a spectacle. Her outrageously fun designs have an undecided feel, creating a balancing act between [retro and futuristic inspirations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection). Beyond eyewear design, Holly Carpenter is also a fashion stylist and an accessory designer who has worked closely with Katie Hillier, Nasir Mazhar and [House of Flora](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passionately-and-obsessively-crafted-watches), all also well-known designers in the field. **Implications** - In a consumer world where buyers are striving to express their individuality by whatever means are available, accessories are the most common route. Companies that create fresh takes on age-old necessities such as eyewear are catering to the incessant desire of consumers to feel like individuals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handmade Perspex Frames:** Capitalizing on custom-made eyewear and accessories has the potential to capture a segment of the market that is looking for unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. - **Retro-futuristic Design:** Bold and unique designs that balance both retro and futuristic aesthetics have the potential to disrupt traditional eyewear design and capture a younger demographic. - **Expressing Personal Style Through Accessories:** Creating fresh takes on age-old necessities such as eyewear taps into the consumer desire to feel unique, increasing the desirability of customization and personalized options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eyewear Industry:** Companies within the eyewear industry can capitalize on the trend of personalized and customized frames to attract a younger generation looking for unique and bold designs. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion companies and designers who specialize in accessories can take inspiration from Holly Carpenter's handmade perspex frames to create bold and unique accessory designs that appeal to individualistic consumers. - **Custom Design Industry:** Custom design companies can specialize in creating personalized accessories, including eyewear, that allows consumers to express their unique personality and individuality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Crystal Sunglasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harwood-20.md) - [Modern Chic Eyewear Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyewear-retail.md) - [Influencer-Approved Eyewear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-supply.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Ultra-Stylish Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaugural-eyewear-collection.md) - [Exclusive Collaborative Eyewear Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thierry-lasry-and-joanna-czech.md) - [Diverse Premium Unisex Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bru-eyewear.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aritzia-1.md) - [Futuristic Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-eyewear1.md)