Prada sunglasses for 2011 are ornate, awesome and in some cases just peculiar. Two clearly distinct designs were spotted on the runway in Milan, both embracing precisely round lenses.
One style is a colourful play on geek glasses, with exaggerated flat frames and accenting outlines creating an uber-nerd bottle-glasses effect. The second look is Prada perfection: large summery white frames of asymmetrical colour swirls and elegant scrolls extending from the temple along the frame's arm. These are my favourite, however; I think they look their best when worn with hair drawn back tightly and a simple outfit.
Photo credits: Moodboard, Goldn Rays of Sunshine.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Geek-chic Glasses
- Opportunity for designing fashionable eyewear that blends geeky aesthetics with stylish elements.
- Ornate Sunglasses
- Potential for creating intricately designed sunglasses with bold patterns and unique details.
- Asymmetrical Frames
- Opportunity to innovate by incorporating asymmetrical elements into sunglasses design, adding a touch of artistic flair.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion accessories industry to create statement-making eyewear that captures attention.
- Eyewear Manufacturing
- Potential for disruption by producing unconventional sunglasses that cater to niche markets seeking bolder and more unique designs.
- Fashion Design
- Opportunity for fashion designers to experiment with unconventional shapes and patterns in eyewear, pushing the boundaries of what is considered fashionable.
