# Luxury Car-Branded Aviators Porsche Design Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary With P'8478 Sunglasses By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-02-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p8478 References: [acquiremag](https://www.acquiremag.com/style/porsche-design-50th-anniversary-sunglasses) & [porsche-design](https://www.porsche-design.com/us/en/eyewear/explore/?source=aw&awc=11151_1644226741_96f0cfbecbca5b3392759738eb09be61&utm_source=affiliate_awin&utm_campaign=awin_dach&utm_medium=banner) Porsche Design has announced the release of the 50Y edition of the P'8478 sunglasses, an updated, limited-edition version of its beloved aviator model. Here, the iconic aviator frame has been given a contemporary makeover. In particular, the designers have updated the shades with a much more flat 2-base curve lens while maintaining the model's signature interchangeable lens system. The new set comes with both an oliver silver mirror lens and a gray polarized 'Vision Drive' lens. In addition, the sunglasses are made from lightweight titanium with satin-gloss platinum detailing. Currently, the 50Y edition of the P'8478 comes in two silhouettes: the classic aviator model or the square-shaped P'8928 silhouette. For those interested, these premium aviators are now available for purchase on the Porsche Design website. Image Credit: Porsche Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contemporary Makeover of Classic Designs:** The opportunity lies in enabling customization to classic designs with modern elements. - **Luxury Accessories with Technological Enhancements:** Innovation can be brought to luxury accessories by incorporating technology into its design and features. - **Sustainability in Luxury Fashion:** Sustainability initiatives can be implemented in manufacturing luxury accessories to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fashion:** Incorporate technology and sustainability practices into designing luxury accessories. - **Eyewear:** Offer customization and modern updates to classic designs while utilizing sustainable manufacturing practices. - **Automotive:** Collaborate with luxury accessory manufacturers to incorporate innovative technology into designs and promote sustainability initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sportscar-Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-curved-p8952.md) - [Metallic Sports Car Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-design-p8954.md) - [Cybertruck-Inspired Luxe Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p8951.md) - [Luxe Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-anniversary-chronograph.md) - [Refined Hyper-Sporty Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-eyewear-collection.md) - [Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita.md) - [Automotive-Inspired Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randolph-driveworks.md) - [Premium Travel-Oriented Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pdh80.md) - [Premium Replica Aviator Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-11-sunglasses.md)