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One-Sided Shades

The Martin Margiela Magnifying Glass Resembles a Monocle

— July 28, 2011 — Art & Design
The Martin Margiela Magnifying glass is a very interesting and fashionable interpretation of a hand-held lens. At first glance, it looks like nothing more than a broken pair of glasses, but what it is is so much more. This magnifying glass is reminiscent of a monocle and is available in either the left or right eye. These magnifiers are made from recyclable goods and plastic and the manufacturing process is entirely green and eco-friendly.

The Martin Margiela Magnifying glass also doubles as a great fashion piece, because of its ingenuity and craft. In addition, the magnifying glass would make for great home decor. Your house guests might get confused at first when you whip this one-sided eyeglass out, but it makes for great conversation.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Crafting - Manufacturing products with environmentally friendly materials and processes, such as the Martin Margiela Magnifying Glass made from recyclable goods and plastic.
2. Fashionable Accessories - Creating unique and innovative fashion accessories, like the Martin Margiela Magnifying Glass that doubles as a stylish statement piece.
3. Upcycling Material Applications - Utilizing unconventional and upcycled materials in product design and development, such as the Martin Margiela Magnifying Glass made from broken glasses.
Industry Implications
1. Eyewear Manufacturing - Exploring new designs and materials for eyewear production, such as single-sided magnifying glasses that double as fashion pieces.
2. Fashion and Accessories Retail - Incorporating creative and unique products, such as the Martin Margiela Magnifying Glass, into retail offerings to appeal to fashion-conscious consumers.
3. Home Decor and Giftware - Expanding product lines to include conversation-starting and functional pieces, such as the Martin Margiela Magnifying Glass that can be utilized both for practical and decorative purposes.
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