# Modern-Vintage Sunglasses The Kris Van Assche S/S 2012 Collection Makes Contemporary Eyewear Retro By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-08-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kris-van-assche-ss-2012-collection References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/08/03/kris-van-assche-springsummer-2012-sunglass-collection/) & [krisvanassche](http://www.krisvanassche.com/) The Kris Van Assche S/S 2012 collection boasts the creative genius of its namesake leader. Van Assche, an [Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-bathing) member, is best known for his stint as Hedi Slimane's first assistant to the [Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche Homme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-and-mirror)' line. He has gone on to [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-paradise) homme as artistic director while heading his own line named KRISSVANASSCHE. Kris Van Assche's eyewear is full of eclectic appeal that really strikes a chord with those who adore the vintage look. It includes a vast range of different colors, materials and designs that update classic shapes of glasses. The collection was done in collaboration with eyewear behemoth Linda Farrow. From clip-on models to chic round designs, this collection boasts a luxe retro appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eclectic Eyewear:** The Kris Van Assche S/S 2012 Collection showcases updated classic shapes of glasses with new materials and designs for a unique, eclectic look. - **Retro Revival:** Kris Van Assche's eyewear collection collaborates with Linda Farrow to bring back vintage-inspired sunglasses with a modern twist, tapping into the ongoing trend of retro revival in fashion. - **Collaborative Creations:** The collaboration between Kris Van Assche and Linda Farrow for S/S 2012 Collection highlights the increasing popularity of collaborating to create unique and innovative products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eyewear:** Kris Van Assche's eyewear collection presents new opportunities to create unique and eclectic eyewear designs that blend the classic and the contemporary, catering to a growing market of consumers looking for unconventional and personalized eyewear. - **Fashion:** The retro revival trend in fashion inspires collaborations between fashion designers and eyewear brands to create fresh and edgy collections that appeal to a wider audience looking for unique and bold fashion statements. - **Luxury Goods:** The Kris Van Assche S/S 2012 Collection caters to a luxury market that values quality and exclusivity, opening up opportunities to create high-end and limited edition eyewear collections that appeal to discerning consumers looking for one-of-a-kind luxury goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Silhouette Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection.md) - [Luxury Statement Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-eyewear-collection.md) - [Designer Heritage Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kris-van-assche-x-fred-perry.md) - [Eclectic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection.md) - [Elevated Overzied Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-vintage.md) - [Modernized Vintage Summer Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-soul-collection.md) - [Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Dynamic Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bru-eyewear-1.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md)