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# Aquatic-Inspired Shades
The Oakley 'Frogskin Aquatique' Collection is Rad

By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-02-21 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-frogskin
References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/02/20/oakley-frogskin-aquatique-collection/) & [ca.oakley](http://ca.oakley.com/store/collections/frogskins-collection?promotion_id=28&cm_mmc=google-semsearch-_-brand-products-men-sunglasses)

The [Oakley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-refined) 'Frogskin Aquatique' sunglass collection is inspired by the seven seas. Each wonderful pair of reflective shades comes in a vivid two-tone color option.

Oakley is known for carrying [top of the line sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-tropix-sport) for athletes and active individuals. The 2013 'Aquatique' collection is geared towards young men with a keen eye for detail and craftsmanship. These fantastic 'Frogskin' sunglasses feature Iridium coated lenses that filter out 100% of all UV rays. The retro style shades are sleek, contemporary and come in a full range of colors. Fun combinations include magma oranges, corals and fire yellows.

The Oakley 'Frogskin Aquatique' sunglass collection is custom, crafted to perfection and will protect your eyes on those super sunny days.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 66% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Aquatic-inspired Shades:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating aquatic themes into sunglass designs.
- **Reflective Lenses:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the eyewear industry by developing advanced reflective lens technology.
- **Retro Style:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by reimagining classic retro styles for modern consumers.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry by creating unique and trendy sunglass collections.
- **Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the eyewear industry by introducing new lens technologies and stylish designs.
- **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the design industry by combining retro styles with contemporary elements in sunglass collections.

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