# Studded Sunglasses A-Morir Creates Chic (Yet Bug-Like) Eye Accessories By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-08-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studded-sunglasses-a-morir References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/08/a-morir-barracuda-studded-sunglasses/) & [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/08/a-morir-barracuda-studded-sunglasses/) High end eyewear has always been a little cutting edge to say the least, what with its rubies, diamonds, and those silly shutters some were sporting awhile back. Now A-Morir has brought eyewear to a new level with studded sunglasses. The Barracuda (as they are known) are hand crafted, and boast a fully studded exterior and claim to be comfortable when actually removed from the case and placed on the face. In fact you can check out Rihanna rockin’ a pair in Jay-Z’s ‘Run This Town’ video. These bad boys (which can only be pre-ordered at the moment) are available in black, gold and silver, and are a guaranteed winner for the best insect lookalike eyewear contest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 98% | 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 - **Studded Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and techniques to create studded eyewear that is both fashionable and comfortable. - **Insect-inspired Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sunglasses that mimic the appearance of insects, appealing to avant-garde fashion enthusiasts. - **Luxury Sunglasses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate precious gemstones and unique features into luxury sunglasses, catering to the high-end fashion market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Eyewear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize cutting-edge technology, such as 3D printing, to create studded sunglasses with intricate designs. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers to create insect-inspired eyewear that complements their runway collections. - **Jewelry Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the fusion of jewelry and sunglasses, incorporating gemstones and precious metals into luxury eyewear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bug-Like Avant-Garde Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-01.md) - [Blinged-Out Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asap-rocky-1.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski.md) - [Dynamically Redesigned Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blacked-out-collection.md) - [Leather-Detailed Luxe Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzm-mars-xmetal-leather.md) - [Jewelry-Like Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-7.md) - [Streetwear-Informed Sleek Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-eyegear-1.md) - [Ultra-Stylish Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaugural-eyewear-collection.md) - [Bubble-Like Sunglasses Drop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upside-down-sunglasses.md)