# Futuristic Smart Frames Huawei and Gentle Monster Launch Stylish Smart Frames By Ell Smith | Published 2020-09-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-and-gentle-monster References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/8/gentle-monster-huawei-touch-control-speakers-earphones-sunglasses-eyewear-collaboration-release) & [gentlemonster](https://www.gentlemonster.com/shop/ver1_list.php?ca_id=z0) The latest collaboration between [Huawei](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-freeclip) and [Gentle Monster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-glasses-1) sees a collection of stylish shades with a technological twist. This collaboration gives eyewear a purpose that extends further than protecting the eyes, instead, it aims to add convenience and technological advancement to one's day-to-day. This line of futuristic frames boast touch control and speakers, allowing them to be used for work or personal. In addition, these glasses are sleek and stylish, arrive in 12 silhouettes that prioritize form. The speakers are located on the arms of the glasses, alongside the touch control that can adjust the volume, and even pause and play music. The glasses are able to be worn for up to five hours at a time. Image Credit: Gentle Monster ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Eyewear:** The emergence of stylish and technologically advanced eyewear presents opportunities for companies to innovate in the wearable technology industry. - **Touch Control:** Touch control is a growing trend in the wearable technology industry, providing opportunities to create wearable devices that offer a more intuitive user experience. - **Audio & Eyewear:** The integration of audio technology in eyewear presents opportunities to create a new type of product that offers benefits to both personal and professional uses. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The collaboration between Huawei and Gentle Monster shows opportunities to integrate technology into fashion, providing customers with unique and innovative products. - **Technology:** The emergence of smart eyewear presents new opportunities to the wearable technology industry, allowing companies to expand beyond smartwatches and fitness trackers. - **Audio:** The integration of audio technology into eyewear presents opportunities in the audio industry to offer new and innovative products that enhance user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Source AI Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-glasses.md) - [Stylish Voice Assistant Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-amazon-echo-frames.md) - [AI-Integrated Eyewear Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-glasses-1.md) - [Audio-Focused Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-mijia-smart-audio-glasses.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kering-eyewear-x-google.md) - [Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nautica.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-3dprinted-glasses-frames.md) - [Connected UV Protection Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucyd-lyte.md) - [Rimless Smart Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eddie-bauer-smart-eyewear.md)