# Retro Angular Shades The IMKING Straight Edge Sunglasses Evoke Vintage Charm By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imking-straight-edge References: [english.mashkulture.net](http://english.mashkulture.net/2012/03/28/im-king-straight-edge-sunglasses/) & [imking](http://imking.com/blog/) Ray Bans have long been at the forefront of fashion, and the IMKING Straight Edge sunglasses take the iconic look of [Ray Bans' classic Club Master model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-original-wayfarer-change-transitions) and combine it with a modern, angular allure. Available in either turquoise or black, these shades are an easily adaptable fashion accessory that will surely complement your attire while protecting your eyes. The angular appeal of the IMKING Straight Edge sunglasses sets it apart from the bulk of [retro-inspired specks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smith-ultralite-sunglasses), while the lens shape is familiar enough to recall its introduction back in the 60s. Just in time for summer, the IMKing Straight Edge sunglasses effortlessly balance bold and progressive with [vintage inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-soul-collection). These shades are the perfect accessories for the upcoming summer months. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Angular Sunglasses:** Designing and producing sunglasses with angular shapes and modern appeal offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the eyewear industry. - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Creating fashion accessories that blend vintage charm with contemporary style provides a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. - **Summer Accessories:** Developing innovative and fashionable summer accessories, such as sunglasses, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the accessories industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eyewear:** Introducing angular sunglasses with a blend of retro and modern aesthetics offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the eyewear industry. - **Fashion:** Incorporating retro-inspired fashion accessories that appeal to modern consumers presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. - **Accessories:** Creating innovative and stylish summer accessories, like sunglasses, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the accessories industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [70s-Style Sport Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-strada.md) - [Vintage Silhouette Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection.md) - [Dynamically Redesigned Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blacked-out-collection.md) - [Angular Collaborative Eyewear Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantage-30.md) - [Sporty 70s Era Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-muzm-eyeshade.md) - [Mod Band-Honoring Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akila-blackbird-x-the-beatles.md) - [Color-Changing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-original-wayfarer-change-transitions.md) - [Bubble-Like Sunglasses Drop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upside-down-sunglasses.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md)