# Stylishly Protective Eyewear These UGIAJ Safety Glasses Look Fashionably Chic By M | Published 2013-06-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protective-glasses References: [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ugiaj-sunglasses) Italian design brand UGIAJ has come up with a creative pair of eye glasses that are both protective and fashionable. Unlike any other pair of glasses on the market, UGIAJ’s glasses merge aesthetics with functionality. For [bikers, workers, motorcyclists and sports players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-stunt-collection), the eyes are one of the most common places injuries occur. Made from a [soft and bendable frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-pliables), these sunglasses don’t use any plastic or metal in the design. So if a wearer is ever hit in the eye while wearing these glasses, no damage will occur to the wearer’s face or the glasses themselves. Shaped like an average pair of [square-framed glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear), the UGIAJ glasses are ingeniously compact, durable, strong, waterproof, shock absorbent and flexible. Available in an array of funky hot color duos, like yellow and red, blue and red, or pink and yellow, these glasses are both safe and sturdy for the summer season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Protective Fashion:** The rise of keeping safety and style hand-in-hand. - **Flexible Materials:** The demand for soft and bendable materials is increasing for protective gear design. - **Compact Protection:** Creating compact, durable, and long-lasting protective products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Protective Equipment:** Integrating fashion-forward designs into safety gear can elevate the industry and create new markets for protective gear. - **Sports Equipment:** Introducing stylish yet practical protective gear can revolutionize the sports industry, providing athletes with safe and chic equipment. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion industry can explore the possibilities of combining form with function in accessories to create unique, fashion-forward designs that serve a practical purpose. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Safety Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucyd-armor.md) - [High-Performance Stylish Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-tropix-sport.md) - [Futuristic Winter Sport Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-flex-scape-gogglesunglasses-hybrid.md) - [Adaptive Cyclist Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-view-cycling-glasses.md) - [Futuristic Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-eyewear1.md) - [IR-Blocking Sleek Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kolari-shades.md) - [70s-Style Sport Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-strada.md) - [Practical Stylish Foldable Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-pliables.md) - [Sporty 70s Era Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-muzm-eyeshade.md)