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# Washed-Out Sunglasses Lookbooks
The Karen Walker 2011 Eyewear Line Features All Shapes and Sizes

By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-26 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karen-walker-2011-eyewear
References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/fashion/news/karen-walkers-2011-eyewear-collection-.aspx) & [karenwalkereyewear](http://www.karenwalkereyewear.com/)

The Karen Walker 2011 Eyewear collection is back with another round of [hipster sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection). Filled with different shapes, sizes and colors, the line may make you want to purchase the entire collection.

Although the Karen Walker 2011 Eyewear collection brings back some favorites (Helter Skelter, Harvest and Super Duper Strength) with some tweaks, you'll note that there are a slew of [new designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaugural-eyewear-collection), some with [thick, clear frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harwood-20).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 90% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Retro Sunglasses:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the eyewear industry to create modern designs with a retro twist.
- **Customized Eyewear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the eyewear industry to offer customizable sunglasses, allowing customers to choose the shape, size, and color.
- **Translucent Frames:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the eyewear industry to create sunglasses with translucent frames, providing a unique and trendy look.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry to create unique sunglasses designs that cater to different shapes, sizes, and colors.
- **Eyewear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the eyewear industry to introduce trendy sunglass designs that combine retro elements with modern appeal.
- **Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the retail industry to offer personalized and customizable eyewear shopping experiences, enhancing customer satisfaction.

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