'OXYDO' is the name of the four-piece Spring/Summer 2017 sunglasses collection from eyewear brand Safilo, which worked with Belgian 3D printing company Materialise and artist Francis Bitonti for the creation of dynamic, forward-thinking styles.
The eyewear pieces in the collection were designed to "walk a line between minimalism and opulence," in such a way that the frames themselves are quite minimal with 3D-printed details added on as ornamentation. These additions to the eyewear pieces help to redefine classic silhouettes, including round frames and winged tips.
As well as having the ability to help consumers customize their apparel and accessories, 3D printing also tends to make wearable items much more lightweight and comfortable; this speaks to just how integral this printing process is set to become to the fashion industry of the future.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- 3D Printing in Fashion
- The collaboration between Safilo, Materialise, and Francis Bitonti highlights the use of 3D printing in creating dynamic and fashion-forward styles in eyewear.
- Customization of Wearable Items
- The ability to customize apparel and accessories through 3D printing opens up opportunities for personalized fashion experiences.
- Lightweight and Comfortable Wearables
- 3D printing allows for the creation of lightweight and comfortable wearable items, revolutionizing comfort in fashion.
Where This Applies
- Eyewear
- The Safilo OXYDO collection showcases how 3D printing can disrupt the eyewear industry by introducing dynamic and redefined styles.
- Fashion
- The collaboration between Safilo, Materialise, and Francis Bitonti highlights the disruptive innovation potential of 3D printing in the fashion industry.
- 3D Printing
- The integration of 3D printing in the creation of fashion-forward styles in the OXYDO collection exemplifies the disruptive potential of this technology in various industries.
