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# Vintage Pixelated Eyewear
Look Hip While Showing Your Love of Gaming with Your Pixel Glasses

By Mesel Isaac | Published 2013-12-21 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-glasses
References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/114332979454547013/Pixel-Clear-Lens-Glasses) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/80s-Pixel-Clear-Glasses-Black/dp/B008G4G2EA?tag=trenhunt0f-20)

These retro pixel glasses come just in time as the black framed glasses look were going out in vogue and as someone on the cutting edge you can't afford be sans style.

People wear their love of old school video games on their sleeves which is so passé, but you can wear yours on your face with your very own [pixel frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror). These glasses have a blocky look on the ends and bottoms that make the glasses look like something you pulled out of an [old school 8-bit video game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light).

These [pixel glasses are 100% UV protected](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodr-x-cheetos), so you can look good and take care of your eyes because while certain looks might come and go, taking care of your eyes will always be in style.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Retro Gaming Fashion:** Creating fashion accessories that incorporate retro gaming design elements.
- **Pixelated Eyewear:** Designing eyewear that features pixelated illustrations and graphic.
- **UV Protected Pixel Glasses:** Creating eyewear that protects the eyes from UV rays, while still featuring pixelated designs.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Eyewear:** Eyewear companies should consider incorporating pixelated design elements into their product line.
- **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory companies can create a product line featuring retro gaming design elements.
- **Gaming Merchandise:** Gaming companies can create merchandise featuring pixelated designs that appeal to their audience.

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- [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md)
