# Colonial-Inspired Eyewear The LGR 2011 Eyewear Spring/Summer Collection is Vintage & Hip By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgr-2011-eyewear References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/05/l-g-r-2011-springsummer-eyewear/) & [lgr-sunglasses](http://www.lgr-sunglasses.com/) The new LGR Eyewear 2011 Spring/Summmer collection for men designed by Luca Gnecchi Ruscone combines a variety of hipster, elegant and stylish qualities. The designs of the frames draw inspiration from a trip the designer took with his grandfather to Africa. The collection is inspired by the colonial towns and countries that the two visited; the series of frames for both [reading glasses and sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-daily-rhythm) has a colonial and [vintage-inspired flair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bru-eyewear-fall). Some of the pieces from the collection feature the traditional [cat-eye shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-x-jimmy-fairly) that is traditionally worn by women, but the designer intends for them to be worn by men. Each frame is available in a variety of colors and patterns, including black, white and tortoiseshell. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Eyewear:** The LGR 2011 Eyewear collection showcases the potential for vintage-inspired eyewear to make a comeback in the fashion industry, appealing to consumers seeking a nostalgic and unique style. - **Gender-bending Fashion:** By introducing cat-eye frames traditionally associated with women in a collection targeted towards men, LGR Eyewear demonstrates the emerging trend of blurring traditional gender norms in the fashion industry. - **Colonial-inspired Design:** The colonial-inspired designs in the LGR 2011 Eyewear Spring/Summer collection highlight the potential for incorporating historical influences into contemporary fashion, providing a fresh and distinctive aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** The LGR 2011 Eyewear collection presents exciting opportunities for the fashion and apparel industry to embrace vintage-inspired eyewear, expanding their product offerings and catering to consumer demands for unique and nostalgic styles. - **Eyewear:** The LGR 2011 Eyewear collection disrupts the eyewear industry by introducing gender-bending designs traditionally associated with women into a collection targeted towards men, capturing a new market segment and challenging traditional norms. - **Luxury Goods:** With its colonial-inspired designs and high-quality craftsmanship, the LGR 2011 Eyewear collection opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the luxury goods industry to create exclusive and premium eyewear that combines historical influences with modern aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Silhouette Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection.md) - [Modernized Vintage Summer Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-soul-collection.md) - [Luxury Statement Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-eyewear-collection.md) - [Eclectic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Unique Retro-Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tan-france-collection.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Ultra-Stylish Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaugural-eyewear-collection.md) - [Comfort-Forward Eyewear Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victor-glemaud-x-tura.md)