Vintage Mountaineer-Inspired Eyewear

The Northern Lights Optic NL-24 Sunglasses are Protective

The Northern Lights Optic NL-24 Sunglasses are the latest creation from the emerging Canadian eyewear brand that seeks to provide avid outdoor enthusiasts with a stylish way to protect their eyes from the elements.

The sunglasses were designed in partnership with outdoor photographer Chris Burkard and feature a distinctly retro styling that makes them appear almost timeless. The premium sunglasses have been accented with removable leather side blinders that will further protect from snow, wind and solar glare to keep you as comfortable as possible whilst traversing unforgiving terrain.

The Northern Lights Optic NL-24 Sunglasses are available in three style options to choose from and address the rising prominence of high-end outdoor accessories as consumers seek out chic ways to stay protected from the elements.

Vintage Mountaineer-inspired Eyewear
Emerging eyewear brands can partner with outdoor photographers to design stylish sunglasses that offer protection from the elements.
Rising Prominence of High-end Outdoor Accessories
Opportunities for the outdoor gear industry to increase focus on stylish and protective accessories in response to consumer demands.
Innovative Protective Eyewear Design
Disruptive innovation opportunities in the eyewear industry to offer premium protective sunglasses with detachable side blinders.

Sectors Adopting This

Eyewear
Emerging eyewear brands can design innovative protective sunglasses using detachable side blinders, inspired by vintage mountaineer sunglasses.
Outdoor Gear
Rising prominence of high-end outdoor accessories provides opportunities for designers to create chic and protective products in response to consumer demands.
Photography
Outdoor photographers can explore partnerships with eyewear brands to co-design stylish, protective sunglasses for their communities.
SCORE
1.5 out of 10
GENDER
90% Men10% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 25%
Activity 13%
Freshness 8%

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