# Leather-Detailed Luxe Eyewear Oakley Designs the Textural MUZM Mars X-Metal Leather By Amy Duong | Published 2023-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzm-mars-xmetal-leather References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/oakley-leather-sunglasses/)  [Oakley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-muzm-eyeshade) presents a look at its new MUZM Mars X-Metal Leather, which follows up on the iconic leather sunglasses that it released back in 1998. The MUZM Mars X-Metal Leather was first created in the 90s as a response to Michael Jordan when he asked the brand to create something that would grab attention. To create the sunglasses, it took a six-ton generator that is fuelled by 425,000 watts of power to push the machinery. It has a complex design and was in production for six years. Brian Takumi, VP of Oakley, [Brand Soul and Creative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-chandelier) notes, “Bonding science and art around one concept was how we first landed on [MARS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juno-and-mars). As the 90s ramped up, the piece defined a moment in culture, appearing on the silver screen to basketball players.” Image Credit: Oakley ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 19% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Iconic Leather Sunglasses:** Oakley's MUZM Mars X-Metal Leather follows up on the iconic leather sunglasses released in 1998, adding a touch of luxury to eyewear. - **Merging Science and Art:** Oakley's MUZM Mars X-Metal Leather combines science and art in its design, showcasing the potential for innovative collaborations in the fashion industry. - **Complex and Attention-grabbing Design:** The six-year production and complex design of Oakley's MUZM Mars X-Metal Leather highlights the opportunities for disruptive innovation in the eyewear manufacturing process. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eyewear:** Oakley's MUZM Mars X-Metal Leather showcases the potential for innovation and luxury in the eyewear industry. - **Fashion:** The merging of science and art in Oakley's MUZM Mars X-Metal Leather presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Manufacturing:** The complex design and production process of Oakley's MUZM Mars X-Metal Leather highlights opportunities for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty 70s Era Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-muzm-eyeshade.md) - [90s-Inspired Metallic Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-neo-jacket.md) - [Y2K-Era Titanium Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-xmetal-juliet.md) - [Futuristic Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-eyewear1.md) - [Tech Futuristic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-refined.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski.md) - [Modern Titanium Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantaris-ti.md) - [Futuristic Headgear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonveil-collection.md) - [Nature-Inspired Futuristic Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantaris.md)