# Hinge-Free Lightweight Shades The Silhouette Sunglass Range is Perfect for Hitting the Slopes By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-11-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silhouette-sunglass References: [silhouette](https://www.silhouette.com/us/us/home) With [ski season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maui-jim-palulu-and-paluna) just around the corner, the Silhouette sunglass range offers exceptionally lightweight, hinge-free, and screwless shades perfect for fashion-forward skiers that want to hit the slopes in style without the heavy oversized goggles. Silhouette offers three collections ideal for skiing: the Icon Collection, the Carbon T1 Collection, and the Adventurer Collection. Each pair is available as both [polarized and non-polarized](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vallon-daytrippers) with prices ranging from $300 to $350 USD. The Icon Collection features laser cut-outs for a bold, distinctive style without sacrificing comfort. The Carbon T1 Collection, on the other hand, is made from SPX+ and carbon and boasts a more [sporty look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/csport-collection). Lastly, the Adventurer Collection offers the perfect fit and classic look. Image Credit: Silhouette ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lightweight Sunglasses:** The trend of lightweight sunglasses presents opportunities for developing innovative materials and designs that improve comfort and performance. - **Hinge-free Eyewear:** The trend of hinge-free eyewear opens up possibilities for creating innovative mechanisms and constructions that enhance durability and style. - **Fashionable Ski Accessories:** The trend of fashionable ski accessories offers chances to create stylish and functional products that cater to the fashion-forward skier market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry can capitalize on the trend of hinge-free eyewear by developing innovative hingeless designs that provide both functionality and aesthetics. - **Outdoor Sports:** The outdoor sports industry can leverage the trend of lightweight sunglasses to create high-performance sunglasses that offer enhanced comfort and protection. - **Fashion Retail:** The fashion retail industry can tap into the trend of fashionable ski accessories by offering stylish and trendy ski accessories that combine fashion and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Summertime Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jins-x-snow-peak.md) - [Retro-Style Performance Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smith-ultralite-sunglasses.md) - [Refined Hyper-Sporty Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-eyewear-collection.md) - [Futuristic Winter Sport Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-flex-scape-gogglesunglasses-hybrid.md) - [Intensive Conditions Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poc-devour-glacial-sunglasses.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Ski Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-morning.md) - [Classic Sporty Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vallon-daytrippers.md) - [70s-Style Sport Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-strada.md) - [Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita.md)