# Screwless Glasses The Kix Eyewear 2010 Collection Introduces a New Hinge System By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kix-eyewear-2010 References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/2010/08/screw-less-glasses.html) & [kix.fr](http://www.kix.fr/) When I see glasses as chic as the ones in the Kix Eyewear 2010 collection, my desire for bad eyesight resurfaces yet again. Unfortunately, I'm not yet at a point where I can justify rocking frames for no real purpose other than simply for fashion reasons. Nevertheless, the Kix Eyewear 2010 collection is extra special beyond its obvious good looks. Featuring a new, [patented hinge system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-patent), it is entirely screwless. Made out of [metal sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-optics-ctx-collection), the Berlin label also made use of IC! Berlin technology. Check out the six models in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Screwless Eyewear:** New innovations in screwless hinge systems are paving the way for more durable and easy-to-repair eyewear designs. - **Fashionable Eyewear:** Eyewear companies are leveraging fashion-forward designs to attract consumers looking to make a statement with their glasses. - **Patented Hinge Systems:** Companies are investing in creating unique and proprietary hinge systems to differentiate their eyewear from competitors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eyewear Manufacturing:** Adopting screwless hinge technology can help eyewear manufacturers increase production efficiency while reducing costs. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Incorporating stylish eyewear designs can allow fashion companies to expand their portfolios and provide customers with a complete look. - **Product Design and Development:** The creation of new, patented hinge systems can present opportunities for product designers to create innovative solutions for a variety of industries beyond eyewear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-eyewear.md) - [Futuristic Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-eyewear1.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Safety Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safetyeyeglasses.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Tech Futuristic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-refined.md) - [Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita.md) - [Sketch-Based Striking Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinzo-tamura.md) - [Jewelry-Like Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-7.md)